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MFC V : Afra vs LeBron PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Abbott Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbott Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica - Master of Puppets. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Abbott Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Corey Winchester!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Winchester is trying to keep Abbott Jr in close.
Abbott Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Winchester is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Abbott Jr, into his guard.
Winchester drops back looking for a leg! Abbott Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abbott Jr manages to kick Winchester off! Winchester jumps back into Abbott Jr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbott Jr pushes Winchester off and gets back to his feet.
Abbott Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abbott Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winchester throws a right and a left that Abbott Jr avoids nicely.
Winchester looks to land a combination but Abbott Jr avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winchester circles away.
Abbott Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Winchester manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abbott Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Abbott Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winchester misses with a hook. Abbott Jr ducked under it nicely.
Abbott Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Winchester can't get the takedown.
Winchester looking for a takedown.
Winchester is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abbott Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abbott Jr is pressed up against the cage. Winchester has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abbott Jr down to the mat. Abbott Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Winchester stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winchester wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abbott Jr is defended easily by Winchester.
Winchester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abbott Jr.
Abbott Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winchester.
Abbott Jr shoots in and bounces Winchester off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Abbott Jr preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Winchester manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abbott Jr has Winchester in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott Jr is breathing heavily.
Abbott Jr wants to stand but Winchester is controlling the position.
Abbott Jr has his foot on Winchester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winchester works his way back into a safe position though.
Winchester trying to control but Abbott Jr is working from the bottom.
Winchester throws a big right hand that misses.
Winchester drops back looking for a leg! Abbott Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abbott Jr manages to kick Winchester off! Winchester jumps back into Abbott Jr's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winchester postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Abbott Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Winchester, into his guard.
Abbott Jr drops back looking for a leg! Winchester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winchester manages to kick Abbott Jr off! Abbott Jr jumps back into Winchester's guard.
Winchester wants to sweep but no luck.
Abbott Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Winchester is trying to keep Abbott Jr in close.
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.
Abbott Jr drops back looking for a leg! Winchester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winchester manages to kick Abbott Jr off! Abbott Jr jumps back into Winchester's guard.
Winchester is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abbott Jr preventing the sweep.
Winchester keeping full guard, as Abbott Jr tries to pass.
Abbott Jr is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Abbott Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Winchester throws a looping overhand right but Abbott Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Winchester. No joy for Abbott Jr on that attempt.
Abbott Jr defending well as Winchester loads up on a big left hand.
Winchester misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Winchester - just one landing.
Abbott Jr scores a takedown into full mount!
Winchester tries to reverse the position but Abbott Jr maintains control.
Abbott Jr unloads with some shots from mount but Winchester bucks and avoids them well.
Winchester defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Abbott Jr.
Abbott Jr unloads with some shots from mount but Winchester bucks and avoids them well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winchester wants to control but Abbott Jr is having none of it.
Winchester is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Winchester is trying to get back to full guard.
Abbott Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Winchester is trying to get back to full guard.
Winchester gets full guard.
Winchester is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abbott Jr defends well.
Abbott Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Winchester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abbott Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abbott Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winchester working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abbott Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abbott Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abbott Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winchester has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abbott Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winchester is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abbott Jr is controlling him.
Winchester wants to sweep here but Abbott Jr controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott Jr 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.
Winchester looking to control.
Winchester wants to sweep here but Abbott Jr controlling him for the moment.
Abbott Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Winchester looking for a guillotine here but Abbott Jr defends easily.
Abbott Jr wants to control from the top but Winchester keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Abbott Jr drops back looking for a leg! Winchester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winchester manages to kick Abbott Jr off! Abbott Jr jumps back into Winchester's guard.
Winchester trying to control the position.
Abbott Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Winchester is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winchester is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abbott Jr defends well.
Abbott Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Abbott Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Winchester misses.
Abbott Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winchester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abbott Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winchester is fending him off so far but Abbott Jr persists. Nope, Winchester circles away and we're back to standing.
Winchester misses with a straight left.
Abbott Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Abbott Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winchester keeps working.
Winchester is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abbott Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Abbott Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Winchester is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester has one foot on Abbott Jr's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Abbott Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winchester circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Abbott Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winchester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abbott Jr shoots for a takedown but Winchester saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winchester fails to land with a series of punches.
Winchester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winchester displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Abbott Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Abbott Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abbott Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abbott Jr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Winchester to his feet.
Corey Winchester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abbott Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Winchester sprawls well. He's pushed Abbott Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Winchester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Winchester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abbott Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winchester avoids it really well and circles away.
Winchester jabs Abbott Jr right on the nose. Abbott Jr blinks but takes it well.
Winchester tries to bum rush Abbott Jr with a series of wild strikes but Abbott Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abbott Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abbott Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Winchester works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winchester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abbott Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Winchester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abbott Jr is one step ahead there.
Winchester is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Abbott Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frank Abbott Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winchester pulls Abbott Jr in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abbott Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Winchester thows a big elbow that misses.
Abbott Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winchester forces his way into half guard.
Winchester is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abbott Jr is just riding it out for now. Winchester eventually gives up the hold.
Abbott Jr trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Abbott Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abbott Jr, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Abbott Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ground Game (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain HM Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murdock has chosen A-Team as his entrance music. Ground Game had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Ground Game has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ground Game!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Captain HM Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Murdock.
Murdock gets caught flat footed, as Game shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Game looking to pass the guard.
Murdock wants to get back to his feet but Game is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Game tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdock is retaining full guard.
Game thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Game is breathing heavily.
Murdock wants to get back to his feet but Game is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murdock wants to get back to his feet but Game passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Murdock is not content to let Game control the position.
Murdock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Game seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Murdock is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ground Game!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bran Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philippo da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philippo da Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bran Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Philippo da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from da Silva.
Li throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Li throws a right and a left that da Silva avoids nicely.
da Silva tries for a takedown but Li sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
da Silva dodges the punch combination from Li.
Li throws a head kick but da Silva moves out of range.
Li scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Philippo da Silva has been cut.
da Silva avoids the head kick by Li.
Li misses with a head kick.
Li lands a head kick. da Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bran Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philippo da Silva.
Li throws a combination but it was largely blocked by da Silva.
A head kick from Li lands but da Silva takes it in his stride.
A combination from Li does no damage.
Bran Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li tries to bum rush da Silva with a series of wild strikes but da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Li connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Li looks to land a combination. da Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Li misses with a two punch combination.
da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Li defends it nicely.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li sprawls well. Li wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
da Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Li lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That has opened up Philippo da Silva's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
Li scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
da Silva looks gassed!
A lazy left from Li finds it's target.
Li thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on da Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Li feints a jab promting da Silva to slip. Li then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. da Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The cut above Philippo da Silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten da Silva somewhat.
da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Li.
Li throws a one two combo.
Li connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Philippo da Silva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and da Silva moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a really nice looking cross but da Silva seems unphased.
Li throws a combination but it was largely blocked by da Silva.
Li lands a jab to da Silva's midsection.
Li misses with the combination.
Li misses with a double jab.
Li scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Philippo da Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bran Li!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Son SoareS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Linus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Linus is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Son SoareS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Linus!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SoareS steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Linus.
SoareS feints with a jab and clips Linus right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Linus is sent crashing into the canvas and SoareS leaps in for the kill! Linus tries to get to his feet but SoareS is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Linus is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Son SoareS!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uelliton da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fake Noob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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265 lbs
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266 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uelliton da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fake Noob!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noob shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
da Silva gets back to full guard.
da Silva 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.
Noob stops da Silva from standing up.
da Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noob throws a big right hand that misses.
Noob scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noob keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of da Silva's head.
Noob throws and elbow that misses. da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Noob's guard. Nice move by da Silva!
da Silva working some strikes from top position.
Noob has momentary wrist control but da Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Noob working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from da Silva.
da Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noob looking to hit a scissor sweep but da Silva is one step ahead there.
da Silva is working Noob over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
da Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
da Silva stops Noob from standing up.
da Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
da Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noob uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noob looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
da Silva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
da Silva taking some punishment here, with Noob in his half guard.
Noob is trying to control the action in half guard but da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Noob landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
da Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if da Silva tries to get out of the position.
Noob not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
da Silva regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Noob.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
da Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Noob!
Noob is desperately trying to improve his position but da Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
da Silva raining down shots from the mount!
da Silva prevents Noob from getting the reversal.
Noob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
da Silva working Noob over with strikes here.
Noob tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Noob takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Noob is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by da Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noob squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
da Silva avoids the attempt from Noob to control.
da Silva is landing with some decent strikes but Noob is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Noob wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
da Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
da Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
da Silva landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
da Silva prevents Noob from getting the reversal.
da Silva lands a nice shot to the head.
Noob keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Noob takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uelliton da Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Noob throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. da Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Noob is in da Silva's guard.
da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Noob working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of da Silva's head.
da Silva 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.
Noob won't allow da Silva to sweep him here.
Noob throwing strikes but missing.
Noob throwing strikes but missing.
Noob postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Noob postures up in da Silva's guard and throws a big left but da Silva blocks it.
Noob scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noob stands up over da Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Noob trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noob.
Noob is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
It looks like Uelliton da Silva has been cut.
da Silva wants to sweep here but Noob controlling him for the moment.
Noob lands a couple of decent looking shots.
da Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Noob is proving a slippery customer.
Noob postures up and lands a big shot to da Silva's brow.
da Silva keeping full guard, as Noob tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noob thows a big elbow that misses.
Noob throwing strikes from guard but da Silva blocks nicely.
Noob content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Uelliton da Silva's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noob makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Uelliton da Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noob accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
da Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noob trying to control but da Silva is working from the bottom.
da Silva has control of Noob's left arm, preventing Noob from doing any damage.
Fake Noob has got the better of the ground game so far.
da Silva wants to stand and escape but Noob is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noob postures up in da Silva's guard and throws a big left but da Silva blocks it.
Noob makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jeez, Uelliton da Silva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Uelliton da Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fake Noob!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafael da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rafael da Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafael da Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dominick Cruz!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by da Silva.
da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
da Silva tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. da Silva did well to prevent Cruz getting side control.
Cruz not doing much here.
Cruz stops da Silva from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cruz in particular looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but da Silva defending well.
Cruz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dominick Cruz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
da Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
da Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rafael da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
da Silva is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight stays on the outside here - da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
da Silva clinches.
da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
da Silva gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cruz breaks the clinch.
da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
da Silva tries to clinch up but Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
da Silva tries to clinch up.
Cruz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cruz passes da Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cruz not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Cruz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
da Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz is looking to advance position but da Silva won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
da Silva is looking to escape.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dominick Cruz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cruz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming da Silva to the mat! da Silva manages to get full guard.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
Cruz throws and elbow that misses. da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cruz's guard. Nice move by da Silva!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
da Silva wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
da Silva is looking to clinch.
Cruz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cruz.
da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
da Silva tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
da Silva tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
da Silva tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz lands a damaging elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from da Silva.
Cruz jumps guard but da Silva stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
da Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but da Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
da Silva looks to clinch
and Cruz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
da Silva wants to stand up but Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruz is controlling him.
da Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dominick Cruz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but da Silva is out of range.
da Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cruz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
da Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but da Silva is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dominick Cruz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rafael da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Cruz.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
da Silva tries to clinch up
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown. da Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruz is controlling him.
da Silva trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dominick Cruz.
da Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
da Silva wants to clinch
and Cruz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cruz.
Cruz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cruz content to control rather than advance.
Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. da Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
da Silva is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dominick Cruz wasn't active enough on the ground.
da Silva moves to clinch but Cruz breaks away
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown. da Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. da Silva is keeping the position for now.
da Silva wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Silva wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dominick Cruz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
da Silva wants to clinch but Cruz slips to the side
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cruz is controlling the pace.
Cruz stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows da Silva to get to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from da Silva does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Silva moves to clinch but Cruz breaks away
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dominick Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz stands and throws da Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
da Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cruz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cruz happy to just control the position for now.
da Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cruz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for da Silva!
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz stands up from mount. Strange move.
da Silva looks to clinch
so Cruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz won't allow da Silva to get back to his feet.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Cruz really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
da Silva looks to clinch
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown. da Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but da Silva is retaining full guard.
da Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
da Silva keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz won't allow da Silva to get back to his feet.
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cruz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rafael da Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
da Silva wants to clinch
and Cruz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
da Silva is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dominick Cruz wasn't active enough on the ground.
da Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cruz counters with a single leg into guard. da Silva didn't expect that.
da Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
da Silva is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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.
da Silva wants to get back to his feet but Cruz drags him back down.
da Silva is letting Cruz control him for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dominick Cruz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
da Silva closes the distance but Cruz moves to the side
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown. da Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
da Silva is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz prevents da Silva from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Cruz dominated that fourth round.
That's time! da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
da Silva moves to clinch but Cruz breaks away
and Cruz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in da Silva's guard now.
Cruz stops da Silva from standing up.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but da Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cruz has da Silva in his guard.
da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Silva distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
da Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
da Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
da Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
da Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz has da Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dominick Cruz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
da Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cruz is pressing down on da Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. da Silva is holding on for now.
da Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cruz in particular looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
da Silva is trying to stand.
da Silva makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz falls off balance throwing a combination
and da Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Cruz.
da Silva closes the distance but Cruz moves to the side
and Cruz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for da Silva!
da Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cruz content just to control the position here.
Cruz wants to control the pace but da Silva is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
da Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cruz content just to control the position here.
Rafael da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominick Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
da Silva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominick Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cruz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 43:50
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 43:50
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Cruz!
Dominick Cruz is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juliano Vongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lincoln Hawk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juliano Vongkhamchanh!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk throws a body punch but Vongkhamchanh moves out of range.
Vongkhamchanh takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Juliano Vongkhamchanh has been cut.
Hawk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vongkhamchanh moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Vongkhamchanh needs to keep his hands up - Hawk had a free shot at his head there.
Hawk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vongkhamchanh takes the fight into the clinch.
Hawk can't break the clinch.
Vongkhamchanh keeps control of Hawk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vongkhamchanh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hawk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vongkhamchanh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hawk has Vongkhamchanh pressed against the cage, preventing Vongkhamchanh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hawk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vongkhamchanh has him pressed against the cage.
Hawk avoiding damage as Vongkhamchanh throws knees to the body.
Hawk pulls Vongkhamchanh into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vongkhamchanh being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vongkhamchanh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vongkhamchanh throwing strikes from guard but Hawk blocks nicely.
Hawk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vongkhamchanh tries to stand but Hawk is controlling from the bottom.
Vongkhamchanh wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vongkhamchanh slips a jab from Hawk.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vongkhamchanh takes one to the side of the head.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vongkhamchanh tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawk misses with a two punch combination.
Vongkhamchanh connects with a high kick.
Vongkhamchanh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Vongkhamchanh's shoulder, as Vongkhamchanh tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hawk in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Vongkhamchanh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vongkhamchanh has hold of Hawk's hands but Hawk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vongkhamchanh tries to kick Hawk off but Hawk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hawk looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hawk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vongkhamchanh looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk content to control rather than advance.
Hawk'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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Hawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juliano Vongkhamchanh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hawk lands a head shot.
Hawk scores with a nice right hand.
Vongkhamchanh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vongkhamchanh doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawk circles away.
Hawk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hawk lands in his opponent's guard.
Hawk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vongkhamchanh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vongkhamchanh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hawk, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh throwing strikes but missing.
Vongkhamchanh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hawk controlling the position easily from mount.
Hawk dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Hawk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That has opened up Juliano Vongkhamchanh's cut even more.
Vongkhamchanh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The cut above Juliano Vongkhamchanh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hawk lands with some strikes.
Juliano Vongkhamchanh's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juliano Vongkhamchanh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lincoln Hawk!
Lincoln Hawk is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mod Afra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeBron Manhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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239 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mod Afra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, LeBron Manhaes!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhaes slips a jab and a cross from Afra.
Afra feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Manhaes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Afra.
Afra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manhaes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manhaes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Afra off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Afra closes the distance and pushes Manhaes back into the cage.
Afra has Manhaes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manhaes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manhaes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Afra's elbow.
Manhaes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Afra.
Afra is breathing heavily.
Manhaes tries to break the clinch but Afra is controlling the position.
Afra tries to work over Manhaes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Afra has Manhaes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manhaes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhaes pushes Afra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manhaes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manhaes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manhaes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manhaes is looking to clinch.
LeBron Manhaes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhaes wants to clinch.
Manhaes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Afra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manhaes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Afra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manhaes doesn't manage to clinch there - Afra circles away.
Manhaes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Mod Afra has been cut.
Manhaes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Manhaes is looking to clinch.
Manhaes wants to clinch up but Afra keeps it at a distance.
Manhaes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oooooh!!! Manhaes has knocked Afra down with a huge combo! Manhaes steps away and waves a wobbly Afra back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Afra is rocked!
Manhaes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manhaes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Afra, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhaes tries to throw a body punch but Afra avoids it by throwing Manhaes back against the cage.
Manhaes has had enough of the clinch but Afra keeps him there for the moment.
Manhaes is trying to push Afra away but Afra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manhaes wants to break free but Afra has control.
Manhaes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Manhaes.
Manhaes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manhaes tries to throw a body punch but Afra avoids it by throwing Manhaes back against the cage.
Manhaes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manhaes is pressed up against the cage. Afra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manhaes down to the mat. Manhaes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mod Afra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhaes tries to close the distance and clinch but Afra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manhaes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Afra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Afra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manhaes.
Manhaes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Afra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Afra fails with a takedown attempt.
Manhaes instigates a clinch.
Afra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manhaes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhaes misses with a body punch.
Afra prevents a body shot from Manhaes.
Manhaes tries to throw a body punch but Afra avoids it by throwing Manhaes back against the cage.
Afra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Afra prevents a body shot from Manhaes.
Manhaes digs a right hand underneath Afra's ribcage. Afra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manhaes is trying to break the clinch but Afra is controlling him.
Manhaes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manhaes gets through Afra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Afra keeps control of Manhaes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manhaes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Manhaes lands a body punch.
Manhaes is trying to break the clinch but Afra is controlling him.
Manhaes is trying to force a seperation but Afra has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Manhaes.
Manhaes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Manhaes.
Afra blocks a body shot from Manhaes.
Manhaes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Afra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Manhaes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Manhaes is looking to break free of the clinch but Afra has double underhooks.
Manhaes is trying to break free.
Manhaes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Afra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Afra has Manhaes pressed against the cage, preventing Manhaes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Manhaes prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhaes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manhaes can't find room to land a body shot as Afra controls the action.
Manhaes tries to break free but Afra pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron Manhaes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mod Afra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Manhaes pushes Afra up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Manhaes is trying to break free.
Manhaes can't break the clinch.
Afra wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manhaes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manhaes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manhaes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manhaes digs a right hand underneath Afra's ribcage. Afra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manhaes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manhaes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Afra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manhaes avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Afra moves in looking to clinch but Manhaes pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Afra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manhaes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Manhaes misses with a double jab.
LeBron Manhaes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manhaes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Afra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manhaes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mod Afra's cut is getting worse.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Manhaes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manhaes doesn't manage to clinch there - Afra circles away.
Afra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mod Afra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhaes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manhaes lands a jab-cross combination.
Manhaes tries to clinch but Afra is having none of it.
Afra dives in and grabs Manhaes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manhaes pushes down on Afra's head and hops out.
Manhaes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Afra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Afra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mod Afra's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mod Afra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhaes doesn't manage to clinch there - Afra circles away.
Manhaes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Afra dives in and grabs Manhaes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manhaes pushes down on Afra's head and hops out.
Manhaes lands a left and a right that send Afra crashing to the mat, dazed. Manhaes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Afra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manhaes tries to close the distance and clinch but Afra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Afra seems to have got his legs back now.
Manhaes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Afra tries to keep at a distance but Manhaes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manhaes is trying to break the clinch but Afra has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhaes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manhaes is trying to push Afra away but Afra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manhaes misses with a punch on the inside.
Manhaes slows down the pace here.
Manhaes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Afra is trying to drag Manhaes to the mat but Manhaes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Manhaes lands a hook that snaps the head of Afra backwards.
Jeez, Mod Afra's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Manhaes tries a body shot but Afra blocks it.
Afra wants a takedown but no success here.
Manhaes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Afra.
Afra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhaes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Afra or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manhaes.
Manhaes tries to break the clinch but Afra is controlling the position.
Manhaes lands a hook that snaps the head of Afra backwards.
Manhaes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Manhaes manages to break the clinch.
Afra circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manhaes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manhaes connects with a looping right hand.
Manhaes is looking to clinch but Afra is avoiding it.
Manhaes throws a series of punches but Afra moves out of range.
Manhaes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Afra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manhaes but Manhaes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhaes drops Afra with a beautiful combination! Afra stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Manhaes is looking for the KO!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mod Afra's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). LeBron Manhaes!
LeBron Manhaes is the new heavyweight champion!
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