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Triumph 37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Hiscock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and murphy brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Hiscock could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to murphy brown's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pat Hiscock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, murphy brown!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hiscock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hiscock.
brown tries to bum rush Hiscock with a series of wild strikes but Hiscock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiscock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hiscock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from brown.
Hiscock fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Hiscock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
brown throws a right and a left that Hiscock avoids nicely.
No joy there for brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
murphy brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
brown throws a nice looking combination but Hiscock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
brown misses with a double jab.
Hiscock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiscock moves into the clinch successfully.
Hiscock jumps guard.
brown is fighting to break Hiscock's control of his arms but Hiscock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiscock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
brown would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
brown is fighting to break Hiscock's control of his arms but Hiscock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hiscock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
brown won't allow Hiscock to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiscock has a closed guard, preventing brown from standing up.
Hiscock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from brown. No joy for Hiscock on that attempt.
Hiscock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
brown misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from brown misses.
brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by brown.
brown looks gassed!
Horrible takedown by Hiscock or perhaps it was just good defense by brown which made him look bad.
brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hiscock.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiscock shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. brown is trying to defend but Hiscock finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiscock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pat Hiscock will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
brown throws a right and a left that Hiscock avoids nicely.
brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
brown leaves Hiscock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hiscock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hiscock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. brown sprawls well initially but Hiscock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hiscock is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for brown!
Hiscock controlling from the full mount.
brown wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hiscock.
Hiscock thowing shots but they're missing.
brown is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
brown holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hiscock tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiscock in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hiscock unloads with some shots from mount but brown bucks and avoids them well.
Hiscock can't control as he wanted to and brown manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Hiscock passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiscock looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hiscock with shots to the head and body - brown looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hiscock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hiscock throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hiscock working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hiscock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
brown is trying to stand up.
Hiscock is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. brown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiscock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hiscock unloads with some shots from mount but brown bucks and avoids them well.
Hiscock looking to control but brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hiscock misses with a head shot.
Hiscock throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hiscock punching from mount but brown doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hiscock thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hiscock looking to control but brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hiscock unloads with some shots from mount but brown bucks and avoids them well.
brown taking shots to the head.
Hiscock wants to control the pace but brown is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Hiscock dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hiscock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hiscock throwing strikes but brown manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hiscock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hiscock can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
brown tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
brown decides to stand back up.
Hiscock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hiscock showed some decent athleticism there.
brown makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiscock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? brown is fending him off so far but Hiscock persists. Nope, brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Hiscock drives through and clinches with brown against the cage.
Hiscock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. brown smiles and moves away.
Hiscock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts brown as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Hiscock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
brown leaves Hiscock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hiscock dodges the punch combination from brown.
brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hiscock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiscock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hiscock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Hiscock with that takedown attempt.
Hiscock clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hiscock has him pressed against the cage.
brown is trying to break the clinch but Hiscock is controlling him.
murphy brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pat Hiscock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiscock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Hiscock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hiscock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Hiscock!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Gambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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173 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonny Gambler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambler tries to bum rush Galvao with a series of wild strikes but Galvao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gambler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galvao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gambler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gambler misses with a few strikes there.
Jonny Gambler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gambler misses with a double jab.
Gambler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gambler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gambler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Galvao slips a jab and a cross from Gambler.
A punch combination from Gambler misses.
A combination from Gambler does no damage.
Gambler throws a right hand that Galvao ducks under and follows up with a left that Galvao also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambler. Galvao does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Galvao with that takedown attempt.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Gambler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambler throws a series of punches but Galvao moves out of range.
Galvao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gambler is trying to defend but Galvao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Galvao trying to control from half guard but Gambler is working away.
Gambler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galvao on the ground.
Still in half guard, Galvao seems content to control.
Galvao is pressing down on Gambler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gambler is holding on for now.
Galvao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Galvao wants to work for an arm triangle but Gambler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Galvao prevents Gambler from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Galvao seems content to control.
Gambler tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
Gambler is breathing heavily.
Gambler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Galvao scores with a couple of nice shots.
Galvao passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gambler is squirming around, avoiding Galvao's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao working for a guillotine from mount but Gambler is in no mood to give up.
Galvao looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Galvao trying to control but Gambler is having none of it.
Galvao scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gambler?
Galvao landing strikes from the mount and Gambler is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao working Gambler over with strikes here.
Gambler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Galvao moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gambler has worked his arm free - good work by Gambler!
Galvao slows the pace down.
Gambler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Galvao's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Galvao is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gambler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andre Galvao will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gambler throws a right and a left that Galvao avoids nicely.
Gambler misses with a few strikes there.
Jonny Gambler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Gambler.
Gambler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Galvao.
Galvao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galvao lands in his opponent's guard.
Galvao stands and throws Gambler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gambler seems a little lost for a moment, as Galvao dominates the positioning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galvao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gambler keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Galvao moves into full mount!
Galvao looking to control but Gambler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galvao breaks from Gambler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gambler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao controlling the position easily from mount.
Galvao lands a heavy elbow.
Galvao trying to control but Gambler is having none of it.
Galvao moves to take his opponent's back.
Galvao slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Well, with Galvao on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gambler is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Galvao wants to control but Gambler is keeping busy.
Galvao is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gambler is defending well though. Galvao let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Galvao trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Galvao working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Gambler is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Galvao has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Gambler taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Galvao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wilfried Schulz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Novo Magalhaes (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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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wilfried Schulz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Novo Magalhaes!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schulz stuns Magalhaes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Novo Magalhaes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schulz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magalhaes throws out the jab.
Schulz lands with a good body shot.
Schulz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schulz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schulz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magalhaes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some wild striking there from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes looks gassed!
Schulz lands a body shot.
Magalhaes misses with a series of wild punches.
Schulz cracks Magalhaes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Magalhaes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Schulz finish him?
Magalhaes is rocked!
It looks like Novo Magalhaes has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schulz cracks Magalhaes on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Magalhaes falls backwards against the cage. Schulz follows up with more strikes that drop Magalhaes to his knees. Schulz keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Magalhaes! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilfried Schulz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Lapointe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lapointe's choice of entrance music: Don't Drink The Water. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
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208 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Lapointe!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapointe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lapointe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gunn won't allow Lapointe to pass to mount.
Lapointe seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunn wants to improve his position but Lapointe is controlling well.
Gunn is working hard here to advance position.
Lapointe trying to pass the guard but Gunn defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapointe in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gunn tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lapointe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Lapointe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Rudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudd comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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183 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Rudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Zaire!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire misses with a few strikes there.
Rudd walks into a straight right hand from Zaire.
Zaire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rudd is defending against the submission attempts here by Zaire.
Zaire is pressing down on Rudd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rudd is holding on for now.
Zaire is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rudd!
Rudd in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rudd really wants to buck Zaire off and get back to his feet.
Zaire moves to take his opponent's back.
Rudd has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudd has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire misses with punches from the back.
Zaire working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rudd looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Rudd defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Zaire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rudd is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zaire gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire looks gassed!
Zaire looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire working for a choke but Rudd reverses nicely into Zaire 's guard.
Rudd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rudd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rudd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rudd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zaire looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rudd puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudd trying to control from half guard but Zaire is working away.
Zaire gets full guard.
Zaire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaire keeping moving, preventing Rudd from controlling successfully.
Zaire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rudd postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zaire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rudd defends well.
Rudd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zaire is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zaire has escaped and now he's on top!
Zaire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rudd is keeping the position for now.
Rudd pushes Zaire off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rudd takes one on the button.
Zaire shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rudd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zaire wants to pass the guard but Rudd is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from Rudd does no damage.
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rudd.
Zaire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rudd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaire stuffs the takedown.
Rudd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire throws a combination that misses
and Rudd counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rudd.
Zaire wants to sweep here but Rudd controlling him for the moment.
Rudd wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving.
Rudd is working Zaire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zaire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaire trying to keep a closed guard but Rudd is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire wants to sweep here but Rudd controlling him for the moment.
Zaire is looking for a triangle but Rudd pushes his legs off easily.
Zaire is breathing heavily.
Rudd landing with the ground and pound.
Rudd throwing strikes from guard but Zaire blocks nicely.
Rudd trying to control but Zaire is working from the bottom.
Zaire wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zaire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rudd's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zaire stops Rudd from standing up.
Abdullah Zaire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rudd pushes Zaire off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice cross by Zaire.
Zaire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Rudd slips the punch.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire stuffs the takedown attempt from Rudd. Rudd gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaire slaps away a takedown attempt from Rudd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rudd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rudd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire misses with a two punch combination.
Rudd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire scores with a hook.
Zaire is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Zaire. No joy for Rudd on that attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Zaire there.
Rudd fails with the takedown.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Zaire scores with a jab to the head.
Zaire darts in trying to clinch
letting Rudd counter with a right hand.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudd rushes Zaire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rudd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zaire pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Zaire to work.
Rudd jumps into guard, dragging Zaire to the mat.
Rudd wants to stand and escape but Zaire is having none of it.
Zaire looking to pass the guard.
Zaire trying to control but Rudd is working from the bottom.
Zaire trying to move into half guard but instead Rudd has managed to sweep!
Zaire pulls Rudd in to control the position.
Rudd trying to control but Zaire is working from the bottom.
Rudd has gone for a leg lock! Zaire slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rudd's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Rudd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zaire lands a two punch combo.
Zaire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rudd slips a jab and a cross from Zaire.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire tries to clinch up
and Rudd counters with a one-two to the body.
Zaire lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A big right from Zaire misses.
A combination from Rudd does no damage.
Zaire stalks Rudd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rudd's face. Rudd staggers backwards, shaken.
Rudd tries to clinch up.
Zaire misses with a combination
and Rudd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire moves away from the strike by Rudd.
Some wild striking there from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a combination
and Rudd counters with a left and a right that stings Zaire.
Zaire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rudd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zaire is looking to control Rudd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zaire avoid being mounted?
Rudd is working for a submission of some sort.
Rudd seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire is defending against the submission attempts here by Rudd.
Zaire gets full guard.
Zaire trying to control the position here.
Rudd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zaire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaire has Rudd pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudd tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaire is retaining full guard.
Zaire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zaire is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rudd wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zaire leaves Rudd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zaire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Rudd's head but Rudd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Rudd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rudd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A left and a right from Zaire both land. Nice combination.
Zaire tries to clinch but Rudd moves out of range.
Rudd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zaire circles away.
Rudd tries for a takedown but Zaire circles away easily
and Zaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rudd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Rudd to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rudd but Rudd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rudd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rudd looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Zaire tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Rudd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rudd 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 Skip Squint 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... Chris Rudd!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yakko Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Pippen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Pippen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Yakko Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan Pippen!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Warner tries a head kick but it misses.
Warner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Warner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Warner gets a clinch.
Warner controlling the action here for a moment.
Pippen is trying to break the clinch but Warner has him pressed against the cage.
Pippen is looking to break free of the clinch but Warner has double underhooks.
Warner lands a nice elbow.
Pippen takes an elbow to the temple.
Warner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pippen backwards.
Pippen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pippen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pippen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pippen throws a wild body kick that Warner sees coming a mile off.
Warner moves into the clinch.
Warner jumps guard and drags Pippen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Warner looking for a guillotine here but Pippen defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pippen defends it easily.
Pippen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner tries to clinch up but Pippen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pippen throws a shot from downtown. Warner moves away and avoids it.
Pippen doesn't manage to clinch there - Warner circles away.
Pippen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jordan Pippen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Warner lands in his opponent's guard.
Pippen is trying to control the position but Warner postures up.
Warner won't allow Pippen to sweep him here.
Pippen wants to stand and escape but Warner is having none of it.
Pippen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Warner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pippen wants to stand and escape but Warner is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner looking to pass the guard.
Warner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pippen wants to stand up but Warner is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Warner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pippen connects with a right hand. Warner shakes it off.
Pippen fails to land with a series of punches.
Warner closes the distance and clinches up with Pippen, looking for a takedown. Warner pushes Pippen against the cage but Pippen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Warner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pippen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pippen wants to sweep here but Warner controlling him for the moment.
Warner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pippen wants to stand but Warner is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Warner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner throws a big right hand that misses.
Warner wants to pass the guard but Pippen is keeping the position.
Pippen keeping moving, preventing Warner from controlling successfully.
Warner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warner scores a takedown into full mount!
Warner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Warner is breathing heavily.
Warner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pippen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pippen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
A nice elbow there by Warner.
Warner prevents Pippen from getting the reversal.
Pippen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Warner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pippen working to try and regain half guard.
Warner controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pippen is trying to reverse the position but instead Warner has taken his back - oops!
Pippen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yakko Warner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pippen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Warner.
Yakko Warner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warner has Pippen up against the cage in a clinch.
Warner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pippen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pippen tries to escape the position.
Pippen is trying to get back to his feet but Warner has full control of the position and if anything, Pippen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Warner has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Pippen! Can he survive? No! He's out! Warner gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yakko Warner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Mykolaiv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Draven has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Draven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Viktor Mykolaiv!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draven looks to throw the jab but Mykolaiv is out of range.
Mykolaiv swats away the attempt to clinch by Draven.
Draven misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mykolaiv throws a combination that misses
and Draven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mykolaiv thinking.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draven misses with a looping right.
Draven misses with an uppercut. Mykolaiv saw that one coming.
Mykolaiv circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draven. Mykolaiv does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Mykolaiv.
Draven connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mykolaiv throws a nice looking combination but Draven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Draven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Mykolaiv blocks the leg kick.
Draven dodges the punch combination from Mykolaiv.
Draven wants to clinch.
Draven takes a swing at Mykolaiv's ribcage but misses.
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.
Mykolaiv takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Draven tries to clinch but Mykolaiv is having none of it.
Mykolaiv throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Draven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Draven loads up on a big right hand but Mykolaiv slips the punch.
Draven throws a looping overhand right but Mykolaiv ducks down to avoid it.
Draven is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven throws a lazy right hand but Mykolaiv sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Draven shoots in and bounces Mykolaiv off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mykolaiv is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Draven defends well.
Mykolaiv looking for subs off his back but Draven has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mykolaiv looking for submissions off his back.
Mykolaiv is looking for a sweep. Draven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mykolaiv looking for submissions off his back.
Mykolaiv looks gassed!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Draven wants to stand up but Mykolaiv has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Draven keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mykolaiv looking for submissions off his back.
Mykolaiv actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab by Draven.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Draven dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mykolaiv misses with a jab, cross combination.
Draven lands a jab to Mykolaiv's midsection.
Draven connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mykolaiv takes a jab right on the kisser.
Draven connects with a single shot there.
Draven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Draven swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mykolaiv.
Draven lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mykolaiv will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven cracks Mykolaiv with a good jab.
Mykolaiv is rocked!
Mykolaiv is breathing heavily.
Mykolaiv slips a straight right by Draven.
Mykolaiv is still on wobbly legs! Can Draven finish him?
Draven misses the jab.
Draven connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Mykolaiv to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Draven!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Draven!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maurizio Marchetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Langer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marchetti comes to the cage accompanied by Hellbound. Alan Langer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maurizio Marchetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan Langer!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchetti tries to work over Langer's front leg with a kick but Langer checks it.
Langer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marchetti is looking for a sweep.
Marchetti is working hard here to advance position.
Langer is looking to take a break and control but Marchetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langer working away.
Marchetti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Langer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jab, jab by Marchetti - just one landing.
Marchetti looks to land a left hand but Langer moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Marchetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marchetti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langer takes a swing at Marchetti's ribcage but misses.
Langer misses with a two punch combination.
Marchetti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Langer's head backwards.
Marchetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Langer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Langer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marchetti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Langer.
Marchetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Langer fails to land with a series of punches.
Langer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marchetti dodges the punch combination from Langer.
Marchetti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Langer.
Marchetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Langer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Marchetti.
The fighters circling - Marchetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Langer takes one to the chin there.
Marchetti lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Langer ducks under a wild hook from Marchetti.
Marchetti throws out a powerful jab.
Marchetti lands with an overhand left.
Langer stuffs the takedown attempt from Marchetti. Marchetti gets slowly back to his feet.
Langer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Marchetti misses.
Marchetti throws a lazy right hand but Langer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Langer staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchetti tests Langer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marchetti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Langer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marchetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marchetti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marchetti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Langer gets back to full guard.
Marchetti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marchetti working the head and body with strikes.
Marchetti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marchetti throwing shots but Langer is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchetti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Langer looks gassed!
Langer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marchetti looks to land a strike but Langer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marchetti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marchetti throws an overhand right that lands on Langer's shoulder, as Langer tries to avoid the shot.
Marchetti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marchetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Marchetti.
A swing and a miss from Marchetti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurizio Marchetti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Langer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Langer fails to land the takedown.
Marchetti throws a shot from downtown. Langer moves away and avoids it.
Maurizio Marchetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marchetti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marchetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marchetti slips under a jab.
Langer blocks a jab.
Langer misses with a straight right.
Marchetti misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marchetti.
Marchetti scores with a punch to the head.
Marchetti looks to land a right hand but Langer moved out of range.
Langer misses with a body shot.
Marchetti throws a jab when Langer was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchetti cracks Langer with an open hand slap.
Langer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marchetti misses with a hook.
Marchetti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alan Langer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marchetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marchetti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Langer in his tracks.
Langer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marchetti.
Langer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marchetti to score with a decent uppercut.
Marchetti is looking to clinch.
Marchetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Langer circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Langer.
Nice shot by Marchetti.
Marchetti connects with a right hand. Langer shakes it off.
No joy there for Langer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Langer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langer moves out of range of the strikes.
Marchetti works Langer's body with a nice hook.
Langer is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Marchetti.
Marchetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Marchetti - just one landing.
Marchetti lands with a cross.
Langer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marchetti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marchetti throws a front kick that sends Langer stumbling back into the cage.
Langer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A combination from Langer does no damage.
Marchetti lands a head shot.
Langer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marchetti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the liver by Marchetti. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchetti throws a hook but Langer blocks it.
Marchetti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marchetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marchetti shoots in for a double leg but Langer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheers as Marchetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Langer doesn't seem phased though.
Marchetti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Langer is rocked!
It looks like Alan Langer has been cut.
Marchetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Langer is still on wobbly legs! Can Marchetti finish him?
Danga de danga de dang - Marchetti scores with a four punch combination!
Marchetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Langer. Langer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Langer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marchetti.
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!
Marchetti looks to land a right hand but Langer moved out of range.
Langer seems to have recovered his senses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marchetti, right into the meat.
Marchetti shoots in looking for a takedown. Langer tries to sprawl out of it but Marchetti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Langer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurizio Marchetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Langer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marchetti with a jab.
Marchetti jabs at Langer's body.
Marchetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marchetti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marchetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Langer on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Marchetti.
Marchetti throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Langer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marchetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Langer can do to turn this around?
Langer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marchetti moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurizio Marchetti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alan Langer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Langer blocks a jab.
A big left from Marchetti misses.
Marchetti tries to clinch but Langer is having none of it.
Marchetti misses with a hook. Langer ducked under it nicely.
Maurizio Marchetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Marchetti scores with the left hand. Langer knows he should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Marchetti finds it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marchetti.
Marchetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Langer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good exchange - Langer coming out on top.
Marchetti throws a body punch but Langer moves out of range.
Langer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Langer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marchetti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marchetti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Langer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marchetti misses with an uppercut.
Langer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marchetti.
Langer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marchetti blocks a jab.
Langer walks into a jab.
Marchetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marchetti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marchetti lands with a right hand.
Langer motions for Marchetti to come forward. Langer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marchetti misses with a body shot.
Langer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Marchetti - just one landing.
Marchetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marchetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maurizio Marchetti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchetti scores with a body shot.
Marchetti scores with a one two! Langer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Langer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marchetti.
Langer staying out of range there.
Marchetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Langer on the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Langer.
Marchetti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Langer's sensitive parts.
Marchetti lands with a hook. Langer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Langer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marchetti scores with a nice right hand.
Marchetti scores with a jab.
Langer ducks under a wild hook from Marchetti.
Nice shot by Marchetti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchetti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchetti scores with a spinning back kick!
Marchetti lands with a straight right. Langer didn't see that one coming.
Marchetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marchetti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marchetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marchetti lands with a nice body punch.
Marchetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Langer has time to react.
Marchetti tests Langer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marchetti tries to clinch up but Langer circles away and keeps his distance.
Langer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marchetti tries to land a leg kick but Langer saw it coming and moves away.
Marchetti throws a hook to the side of Langer's head but Langer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marchetti scores with a jab. Langer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marchetti wants to clinch.
Alan Langer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchetti scores with a jab to the body.
Marchetti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Langer.
Langer takes one on the button.
Marchetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marchetti scores with a nice right hand.
Marchetti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marchetti throws a series of punches but Langer avoids them all with ease.
Marchetti rushes Langer and presses him up against the cage.
Marchetti slows down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langer tries to break free but Marchetti pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurizio Marchetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marchetti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurizio Marchetti!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Samara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Alexandrovna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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20
282 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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270 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ramon Samara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pyotr Alexandrovna!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Alexandrovna.
Samara misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alexandrovna.
Alexandrovna slips under a jab from Samara.
Alexandrovna clinches with his opponent.
Alexandrovna putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Samara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexandrovna lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ramon Samara has been cut.
Alexandrovna jumps guard but Samara stands there with Alexandrovna around his waist. Alexandrovna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexandrovna tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Samara smiles and moves away.
Samara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alexandrovna can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Alexandrovna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samara throws a body punch but Alexandrovna moves out of range.
Alexandrovna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alexandrovna tries a head kick but it misses.
Samara fails to land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alexandrovna, right into the meat.
Samara looks to land a combination but Alexandrovna avoids it well.
Ramon Samara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexandrovna tries to clinch up.
Samara misses with a few strikes there.
Alexandrovna lands a body shot.
Samara swinging wildly here.
Alexandrovna staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexandrovna.
Ramon Samara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrovna throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexandrovna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samara misses with a wild combination.
Samara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Pyotr Alexandrovna has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Samara thows a body shot but no joy.
Alexandrovna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Samara sprawls well. Samara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexandrovna gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramon Samara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Alexandrovna.
Alexandrovna misses with the combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexandrovna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alexandrovna.
Alexandrovna cracks the inside of Samara's front leg.
Samara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Samara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexandrovna scores with a head kick.
Alexandrovna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexandrovna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Samara.
Samara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alexandrovna counters with a good low kick that Samara was not able to check.
Nice body kick from Alexandrovna.
Samara is breathing heavily.
Alexandrovna dodges the punch combination from Samara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrovna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexandrovna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alexandrovna. Samara shrugs it off though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alexandrovna, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Alexandrovna.
Samara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alexandrovna throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Samara's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrovna throws a leg kick which misses Samara's front leg but catches the back leg as Samara tries to avoid it.
Alexandrovna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandrovna has closed the distance and engaged Samara in a clinch.
Alexandrovna holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alexandrovna lands an elbow that stopped Samara in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Alexandrovna dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Samara missing with a left hand there. Alexandrovna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexandrovna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alexandrovna thumps Samara with a low kick.
Alexandrovna scores with a leg kick.
Alexandrovna moves into range and clinches up with Samara.
Alexandrovna slowing the pace effectively.
Alexandrovna prevents Samara from breaking the clinch.
Alexandrovna jumps guard.
Samara being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrovna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrovna controlling the position.
Alexandrovna trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pyotr Alexandrovna.
Samara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alexandrovna can pounce on him.
Alexandrovna lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samara's sensitive parts.
Alexandrovna moves into the clinch.
Samara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrovna wants the takedown. Samara is fighting it off but Alexandrovna persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Samara's guard against the cage.
Alexandrovna works over Samara with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexandrovna is pushing down on Samara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Samara is fighting to maintain full guard but Alexandrovna has managed to sneak the leg through.
Samara wants to control but Alexandrovna is keeping busy.
Samara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Samara manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Alexandrovna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Samara. That did some damage!
Samara missing with a left hand there. Alexandrovna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramon Samara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrovna slips a jab and a cross from Samara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samara throws a series of punches but Alexandrovna avoids them all with ease.
Alexandrovna throws a one two combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alexandrovna.
Samara misses with a combination
and Alexandrovna counters with a leg kick.
Samara misses with a double jab.
Alexandrovna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexandrovna throws a body punch but Samara moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexandrovna.
Pyotr Alexandrovna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexandrovna feints and then cracks Samara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Samara down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexandrovna.
Alexandrovna lands with a kick to the temple. Samara shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alexandrovna clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrovna lands a good knee to the midsection. Samara won't want to take too many of those.
Alexandrovna putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Samara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrovna pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alexandrovna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Samara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexandrovna connects with a knee to the head.
Alexandrovna utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alexandrovna holding his opponent close, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Alexandrovna.
Alexandrovna controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Alexandrovna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Alexandrovna tries a head kick but it misses.
Samara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Samara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexandrovna on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Samara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samara throws the left hand but Alexandrovna avoids the punch easily.
Samara misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrovna throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alexandrovna.
Alexandrovna avoids the body shot from Samara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrovna takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrovna with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alexandrovna.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrovna just leaning against Samara, taking a breather.
Alexandrovna utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexandrovna.
Samara avoiding damage as Alexandrovna throws knees to the body.
Alexandrovna scores a nice knee to the body.
Alexandrovna displaying some good clinch control by pressing Samara up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alexandrovna.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrovna content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pyotr Alexandrovna.
Samara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexandrovna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alexandrovna.
Samara missing with a left hand there. Alexandrovna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alexandrovna counters with a body kick that stops Samara in his tracks momentarily.
Samara blocks a head kick by Alexandrovna.
Samara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by Alexandrovna.
A big left from Samara misses.
Alexandrovna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alexandrovna, right into the meat.
Samara thows a body shot but no joy.
Samara misses with a body shot.
Samara misses with a wild body shot.
Alexandrovna takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alexandrovna lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Samara swings for the body but Alexandrovna moves out of range.
Samara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexandrovna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexandrovna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Samara's calf.
Alexandrovna scores with a leg kick.
Samara throws a body punch but Alexandrovna moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrovna scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Samara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alexandrovna counters with a head kick.
Samara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexandrovna fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexandrovna connects with a solid leg kick.
Alexandrovna connects with a solid leg kick.
Alexandrovna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Samara defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alexandrovna is defended easily by Samara.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Alexandrovna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alexandrovna 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyotr Alexandrovna!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kage Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Benoit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kage Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit jabs Chiba right on the nose. Chiba blinks but takes it well.
Chiba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benoit scores with a sloppy right hand. Chiba should have avoided that one.
Chiba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benoit's waist but Benoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chiba off to one side.
Benoit misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba shoots in and drives through. Benoit sprawls well.
Benoit misses with a looping left.
Benoit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benoit just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benoit throws an overhand right that lands on Chiba's shoulder, as Chiba tries to avoid the shot.
Benoit misses with an uppercut. Chiba saw that one coming.
Chiba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Benoit misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chiba.
Michael Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kage Chiba.
Benoit stuns Chiba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit scores with a jab. Chiba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benoit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chiba at a distance.
Benoit is looking to wear down Chiba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chiba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benoit.
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Benoit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chiba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chiba seems to be looking for submissions.
Chiba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benoit sees it coming and defends easily.
Benoit pushes Chiba off and gets back to his feet.
Benoit throws a shot from downtown. Chiba moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba moves out of range of the strikes.
Benoit misses with a body shot.
Benoit just misses with a punch to the body.
Benoit throws a body punch but Chiba moves out of range.
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.
Benoit swings for the body but Chiba moves out of range.
Benoit throws out a loose jab but Chiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benoit takes a swing at Chiba's ribcage but misses.
Chiba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Michael Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Benoit misses.
Chiba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chiba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benoit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Michael Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kage Chiba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chiba takes one to the side of the head.
Chiba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benoit's waist but Benoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chiba off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chiba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benoit as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Benoit dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benoit scores with a shot to the body.
Chiba blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chiba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba has a takedown stuffed.
Benoit thows a body shot but no joy.
Chiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Benoit takes a swing at Chiba's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chiba shoots in for a double leg but Benoit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benoit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benoit misses with a looping right.
Chiba scores with a takedown into Benoit's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Benoit dives on top into guard.
Chiba being controlled here, momentarily.
Chiba is trying to control the position but Benoit postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chiba keeping full guard, as Benoit tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chiba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benoit controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Benoit clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chiba fails to land the takedown.
Benoit looks to score with a jab to the body but Chiba is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chiba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benoit pinned against the cage. Benoit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michael Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kage Chiba.
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chiba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benoit swivels and escapes.
Benoit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benoit throws a hook but Chiba avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Chiba with that takedown attempt.
Chiba shoots for a double leg takedown but Benoit sprawls well. He's pushed Chiba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four 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.
Benoit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benoit throws a right and a left that Chiba avoids nicely.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benoit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Benoit had his way with Kage Chiba in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Benoit misses with a straight right.
Benoit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benoit misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benoit wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Benoit. Beautiful body shot.
Benoit slaps away a takedown attempt from Chiba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit swinging wildly here.
Benoit thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benoit. Chiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benoit misses with an uppercut. Chiba saw that one coming.
Benoit swinging wildly here.
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.
Benoit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiba manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice body punch from Benoit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Benoit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benoit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Benoit!
Michael Benoit retains his bantamweight title!
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