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Triumph [Mega Throwdown 5] PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kah Fing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fing comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Whats My Name kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kah Fing!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Fing.
Zaire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fing.
Fing misses with a kick to the body.
Fing walks into a straight right hand from Zaire.
Zaire displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zaire shoots for a takedown but Fing saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zaire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fing counters with a low kick, right behind Zaire 's knee.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Fing ducks down to avoid it.
Fing scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fing. Fing obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Fing.
Fing looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Zaire fails to land the takedown.
Zaire swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fing tries to work over Zaire's front leg with a kick but Zaire checks it.
Donk. Zaire catches Fing right on the button with a cross.
Zaire misses with a straight left.
Fing lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fing throws a head kick that misses
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fing manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Fing lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaire doesn't seem phased though.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fing.
Zaire checks a low kick from Fing.
Fing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a takedown attempt - Fing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire tries to move into range but Fing moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Fing.
Zaire throws a hook but Fing avoids it easily.
Fing misses with a straight right.
Fing lands a head kick!
Fing throws a lazy head kick
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
Fing lands a head kick. Zaire smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zaire defending well as Fing loads up on a big left hand.
Fing wants to slow Zaire down by chopping away at his legs.
Fing throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fing leaves Zaire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fing lands with a nice body kick.
Kah Fing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Zaire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fing keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire.
Fing throws a nice head kick!
Zaire walks into a straight right hand from Fing.
Zaire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fing counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Fing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fing.
Fing throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaire checks a leg kick nicely.
Zaire scores with a body shot.
Zaire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fing.
Zaire throws an off balance right hand
and Fing counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick from Fing lands but Zaire takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fing looks for the body kick but Zaire saw that one coming.
Donk. Zaire catches Fing right on the button with a cross.
Zaire is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fing.
Zaire throws a nice looking combination but Fing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Fing slips the punch.
Zaire checks a low kick from Fing.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fing.
Zaire moves out of range of the body kick.
Fing throws the kick towards the body but Zaire avoids it.
A head kick misses from Fing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zaire. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaire throws a body punch but Fing moves out of range.
Fing throws a sloppy head kick
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fing misses with a low kick.
Zaire scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kah Fing dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zaire throws a combination that misses
and Fing counters with a right hand to the body.
Zaire gets the takedown into side control.
Fing struggling a bit here.
Fing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zaire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zaire cracks Fing with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fing is looking for a sweep.
Zaire is chipping away with strikes.
Zaire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fing is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zaire 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fing is looking to reverse the position.
Zaire throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zaire postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zaire decides to stand back up.
Fing throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zaire.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Fing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire is really struggling to control Fing but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fing trying to keep a closed guard but Zaire is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire tries to free his leg and advance position but Fing is retaining full guard.
Fing keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Abdullah Zaire.
Fing throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Fing is just out of range.
Zaire checks a leg kick nicely.
Zaire scores with a body shot.
Zaire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zaire digs a good body shot into Fing's ribs.
Zaire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fing misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fing misses with a low kick as Zaire jumps back.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaire bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zaire decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Fing throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fing throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Fing leaves Zaire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fing bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fing, right into the meat.
Fing throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zaire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fing - the referee stops the clock and Zaire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fing. Zaire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fing connects with a high kick.
Fing pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zaire.
Fing slips under a jab.
Fing on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fing closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crunch! Fing slams his shin into Zaire's torso.
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!
Zaire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire swings widly with a right hand
and Fing counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zaire is defended easily by Fing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire cracks Fing with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Fing.
An inside leg kick lands from Fing.
Zaire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fing makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fing scores with a kick to the body.
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fing on the side of the head.
Fing lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fing misses with a kick to the body.
Zaire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zaire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zaire postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fing looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fing blocking the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaire scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fing blocking the ground and pound.
Fing is desperately trying to improve his position but Zaire has a good base and remains in mount.
Fing tries to hold on but Zaire pushes him away.
Fing is squirming around, avoiding Zaire's attempts to control the action.
Zaire goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fing is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaire is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Abdullah Zaire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaire is fighting to break Fing's control of his arms but Fing is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fing keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully.
Zaire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zaire throwing strikes from guard but Fing blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Fing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaire.
Fing wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaire tries to free his leg and advance position but Fing is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fing throws a leg kick
and Zaire counters with a series of strikes. Fing will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zaire tries for a takedown but Fing sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaire.
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.
Fing turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaire looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fing really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zaire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fing manages to get to full guard.
Zaire tries to free his leg and advance position but Fing is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fing can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fing keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully.
Fing can't keep his opponent in guard - Zaire advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abdullah Zaire.
I think Zaire 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kage Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mogul Khan (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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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kage Chiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mogul Khan!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Chiba ducks down to avoid it.
Chiba blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Khan!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan regains half guard.
Khan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chiba preventing the sweep.
Khan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chiba!
Khan has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Chiba is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mogul Khan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sagunetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zorrito Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zorrito Falcon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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163 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Sagunetto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zorrito Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sagunetto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Falcon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Falcon feints and as Sagunetto raises his hands in defense, Falcon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Falcon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sagunetto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falcon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falcon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Falcon advances position into side control!
Falcon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sagunetto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sagunetto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Falcon.
Sagunetto is looking to reverse the position.
Sagunetto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Falcon on the ground.
Sagunetto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sagunetto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Falcon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Falcon with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Sagunetto can't handle though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagunetto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falcon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Falcon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Falcon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sagunetto defends it easily.
Sagunetto wants to stand but Falcon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Falcon tries to strike from the bottom.
Falcon has his foot on Sagunetto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sagunetto works his way back into a safe position though.
Falcon working for a triangle but Sagunetto defends it easily.
Sagunetto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Falcon is proving hard to escape from.
Sagunetto is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagunetto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Falcon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Falcon trying to control the action but Sagunetto is working from the bottom.
Falcon working the head and body with strikes.
Falcon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Falcon lands a nice short elbow.
Falcon is trying for a kimura here. Sagunetto looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Falcon wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zorrito Falcon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castle Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rodrigo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. Rogerio Rodrigo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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168 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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rogerio Rodrigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Castle Irons!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irons misses with a combination
and Irons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigo scores with a punch to the head.
Rodrigo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irons.
Nice shot lands for Rodrigo.
Rodrigo fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigo misses the target.
Rodrigo throws a combination that misses
and Irons counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good leg kick by Irons there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Irons does no damage.
No luck for Rodrigo with that takedown attempt.
Rodrigo closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Irons.
Rodrigo jumps guard but Irons stands there with Rodrigo around his waist. Rodrigo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodrigo avoids the elbow strike from Irons, against the cage.
Rodrigo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio Rodrigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Irons.
It looks like Rogerio Rodrigo has been cut.
Irons gets underhooks to prevent Rodrigo's takedown attempt.
Irons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo can't get the takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Irons.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Irons with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Irons works on Rodrigo's body with a couple of short punches.
Rodrigo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Irons moves into range and clinches up with Rodrigo.
Irons slows down the pace here.
Irons scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Irons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Irons presses Rodrigo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rodrigo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Irons connects with a knee to the head.
Irons landing knees to the head.
Irons lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodrigo is breathing heavily.
Rodrigo manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irons thumps Rodrigo with a low kick.
Rodrigo throws a lazy uppercut
and Irons counters with a nice leg kick.
Rodrigo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irons counters with a nice leg kick.
Irons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodrigo's sensitive parts.
Irons lands a two punch combo.
Irons clinches with his opponent.
Irons putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodrigo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rodrigo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Irons misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Irons utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rodrigo looking to slow down the pace here.
Rodrigo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Irons.
Irons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Irons cracks Rodrigo with a nice body shot.
Irons lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Irons on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Irons.
Irons scores a nice knee to the body.
Irons misses with a knee strike.
Irons lands with a left to the head.
Irons stalling against the cage.
Rodrigo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Irons.
Irons landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigo.
Rodrigo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Irons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodrigo avoids the damage to the body.
Rodrigo tries to score a body lock takedown but Irons shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Irons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irons scores with a hook to the body.
Rodrigo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Irons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Irons gets underhooks to prevent Rodrigo's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irons pushes Rodrigo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigo avoiding damage as Irons throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Irons.
A right handed body shot lands from Irons.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodrigo wants to break free but Irons has control.
Irons lands a knee to the body.
Irons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodrigo backwards.
Rodrigo is trying to maintain a safe position but Irons gets an underhook and turns Rodrigo into the cage.
Irons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irons lands a nice knee to the body.
Irons landing knees to the head.
Irons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Irons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodrigo is trying to drag Irons to the mat but Irons just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Irons just leaning against Rodrigo, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castle Irons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Rodrigo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rodrigo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Irons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rodrigo wants to get back to full guard.
Irons trying to advance position but Rodrigo counters by regaining guard.
Rodrigo trying to keep a closed guard but Irons is proving a slippery customer.
Irons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Irons being controlled here momentarily.
Rodrigo looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rodrigo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Irons has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Irons's best efforts.
Irons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodrigo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodrigo tries to roll over but Irons keeps him under control.
Rodrigo trying to control but Irons postures up.
Irons content to control rather than advance.
Irons is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigo is defending well.
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.
Rodrigo is trying to get back to full guard.
Irons is thwarting Rodrigo's attempts to control the position.
Irons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Irons connects with a nice short shot to Rodrigo's temple.
Irons is taking a breather. Rodrigo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Irons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodrigo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo tries to roll over but Irons keeps him under control.
Irons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodrigo gets back to full guard.
Irons looking to sit in guard and control but Rodrigo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rodrigo is pushing down on Irons's leg trying to pass to half guard. Irons is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodrigo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Irons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irons trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo trying to control but Irons is working from the bottom.
Irons is pulling down on Rodrigo's head to control his posture.
Rodrigo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodrigo wants to control from the top but Irons keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rodrigo moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Rogerio Rodrigo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Rodrigo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rodrigo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Irons.
Rodrigo connects with a nice looking jab.
Rogerio Rodrigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irons slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Irons.
Rodrigo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irons counters by clinching up.
Irons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodrigo avoids the damage to the body.
Irons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodrigo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodrigo avoiding damage as Irons throws knees to the body.
Irons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irons prevents Rodrigo from breaking the clinch.
Irons comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Irons digs a right hand into Rodrigo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodrigo's gas tank.
Rodrigo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Irons walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodrigo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigo moves away from the strike by Irons.
Irons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Irons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Irons lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodrigo off the cage and back into rage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo throws a poor cross that misses
and Irons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Irons slips under a jab.
Irons closes the distance and clinches.
Irons gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodrigo.
Irons gets underhooks to prevent Rodrigo's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio Rodrigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigo is trying to break free.
Irons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodrigo is defending well for now.
Irons scores with a knee to the head.
Irons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Irons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodrigo's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Irons.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irons using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Castle Irons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rodrigo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rodrigo manages to end up in side control.
Irons is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo with the ground and pound but Irons regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Irons has his hands clasped together around Rodrigo's back. He's all about the action.
Rodrigo stalling away here and it's allowed Irons to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rodrigo wants to control from the top but Irons keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons 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.
Rodrigo trying to control but Irons is working from the bottom.
Rodrigo advances to half guard.
Rodrigo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodrigo thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Irons to regain full guard.
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.
Irons 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodrigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Irons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irons has Rodrigo pulled in close to control his posture.
Irons kicks Rodrigo off and gets to his feet.
Rodrigo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Irons. Irons obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Castle Irons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Irons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castle Irons!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valery Demyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stones Mahones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demyan comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing Grace. Stones Mahones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Valery Demyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Stones Mahones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Demyan clinches up with Mahones and pushes him back against the cage.
Mahones stalling.
Demyan tries to score a body lock takedown but Mahones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mahones breaks the clinch.
Mahones looks to land a right hand but Demyan moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahones. Demyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mahones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Demyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Demyan throws a low kick but Mahones avoids it.
Demyan shoots and misses
and Mahones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Demyan is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahones lands with a hook. Demyan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mahones feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Demyan crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stones Mahones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Dam has chosen C R E A M By The Wu-Tang Clan as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Van Dam!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dam misses with a combination
letting Mercer counter with a right hand.
Van Dam misses with a combination
and Mercer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mercer throws a right and a left that Van Dam avoids nicely.
Van Dam misses with a hook
and Mercer counters with a left to the body.
Van Dam misses the jab.
Van Dam throws a lazy right hand but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Dam misses with a combination
and Mercer counters with a left and a right that stings Van Dam.
Mercer lands a nice hook to Van Dam's body. Van Dam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mercer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mercer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Van Dam throws a combination that misses
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Dam throws a combination that misses
and Mercer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Dam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mercer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Dam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mercer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercer misses with a wild combination.
Mercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam dodges the punch combination from Mercer.
Van Dam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mercer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Dam looks gassed!
Mercer misses with a double jab.
Van Dam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mercer counters with a two punch combo.
Mercer misses with a two punch combination.
Mercer works over Van Dam's head and body with a nice combination.
Mercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercer misses with a few strikes there.
Mercer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Brian Van Dam has been cut.
Van Dam throws a sloppy body shot
and Mercer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brian Van Dam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Dam is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mercer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Dam's head backwards.
A jab from Mercer does it's job there.
Van Dam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercer counters with a two punch combo.
Van Dam misses with a combination
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Dam should have avoided that one.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Van Dam moves out of range.
Van Dam has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Van Dam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Dam misses with a double jab
and Mercer counters with a one-two to the body.
Mercer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mercer thuds a left hand into Van Dam's body.
Mercer lands with a nice body punch.
Mercer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Dam. Van Dam circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mercer scores with the left hand. Van Dam knows he should have avoided that one.
Mercer thuds a left hand into Van Dam's body.
Mercer tries to bum rush Van Dam with a series of wild strikes but Van Dam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Mercer.
Mercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer connects with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Mercer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mercer.
Van Dam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercer counters with a two punch combo.
Mercer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Dam takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mercer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Van Dam swings widly with a right hand
and Mercer counters with a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Mercer.
Mercer looks to land a combination but Van Dam avoids it well.
Van Dam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Dam there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Dam swinging wildly here.
Mercer feints a jab promting Van Dam to slip. Mercer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Dam slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Van Dam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mercer connects with a body shot that sends Van Dam's belly button to the back.
Van Dam throws a hook but Mercer avoids it easily.
Mercer moves out of range as Van Dam strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam misses with a double jab
and Mercer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Dam misses with a body shot.
Mercer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Dam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mercer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mercer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mercer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Dam is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mercer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Dam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Dam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mercer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Dam misses with an uppercut
and Mercer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Dam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mercer counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Dam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Dam misses with an uppercut
and Mercer counters with a three punch combo that has Van Dam backing up. Van Dam nods at Mercer to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Mercer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Dam doesn't seem phased though.
Mercer throws a right hand that Van Dam ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Dam also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Mercer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Van Dam's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
Van Dam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mercer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Dam thinking.
Van Dam might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Van Dam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Van Dam might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mercer has got the better of the exchanges.
Mercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mercer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Dam.
Ray Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Dam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Dam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mercer counters with a three punch combo that has Van Dam backing up. Van Dam nods at Mercer to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice body punch from Mercer.
Van Dam misses with a hook
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Dam misses with a combination
and Van Dam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Dam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Dam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Dam misses with a left hand
and Mercer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Van Dam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Dam misses with a combination
and Mercer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Dam misses with a double jab
and Mercer counters with a one-two to the body.
Mercer digs a good body shot into Van Dam's ribs.
Van Dam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a stiff right hand.
Mercer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mercer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Dam's head.
Mercer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mercer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Dam manages to avoid it.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Dam can do to turn this around?
Van Dam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercer counters with a left to the body.
Ray Mercer is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Dam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercer tries to bum rush Van Dam with a series of wild strikes but Van Dam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercer looks to land a combination. Van Dam sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Van Dam in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fighters circling - Van Dam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
Van Dam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mercer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mercer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mercer lands a jab-cross combination.
Van Dam throws a combination that misses
and Mercer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mercer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Dam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Dam throws a combination that misses
and Mercer counters with a nice body shot.
Mercer misses with a wild combination.
Mercer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Dam on the side of the head.
Mercer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Dam backs up against the cage.
Van Dam throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercer.
Van Dam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Dam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
Mercer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Dam looks to land a combination. Mercer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Ray Mercer has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam throws a big shot that misses.
Van Dam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Dam looks to throw the jab but Mercer is out of range.
Van Dam throws a series of punches but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Van Dam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Dam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a nice body shot.
Mercer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Dam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mercer counters with a left and a right that stings Van Dam.
Van Dam lands with a nice combination. Mercer backs away looking to recover.
Mercer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Dam throws a combination that misses
and Mercer counters with a three punch combo that has Van Dam backing up. Van Dam nods at Mercer to acknowledge the strikes.
Van Dam misses with a right hand
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer dodges the punch combination from Van Dam.
Van Dam misses with a jab to the body
and Mercer counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Dam misses with a hook to the body
and Mercer counters with a left and a right that stings Van Dam.
Van Dam throws a combination that misses
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Dam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Dam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Dam misses with a double jab
and Mercer counters with a series of strikes. Van Dam will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mercer lands the left hand.
Van Dam swinging wildly here.
Mercer connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Dam throws a combination that misses
and Mercer counters with a series of strikes. Van Dam will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mercer misses with a straight left.
Van Dam misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Mercer dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mercer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mercer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Dam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Dam slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
Van Dam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mercer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Dam misses with a hook.
Van Dam throws a right hand that Mercer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercer also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Van Dam misses.
Mercer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercer throws a combination that misses
and Van Dam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mercer throws a right and a left that Van Dam avoids nicely.
Van Dam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mercer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Dam misses with a double jab
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercer scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercer misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Dam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mercer swinging wildly here.
Van Dam loads up on a big right hand but Mercer slips the punch.
Van Dam misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Dam throws a nice looking combination but Mercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Dam misses with a double jab
and Van Dam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Dam throws a combination that misses
and Mercer counters with a straight right hand.
Van Dam throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Mercer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Dam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Mercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Dam misses with a combination
and Mercer counters with a nice body shot.
Mercer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Van Dam throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Mercer jabs Van Dam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Dam slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
Van Dam scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Dam misses with a combination
and Mercer counters with a two punch combo.
Mercer lands a two punch combo.
Mercer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Dam tries to bum rush Mercer with a series of wild strikes but Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mercer finds it's way through Van Dam's defenses.
Mercer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mercer dodges the punch combination from Van Dam.
Van Dam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mercer throws a right and a left that Van Dam avoids nicely.
Van Dam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a three punch combo that has Van Dam backing up. Van Dam nods at Mercer to acknowledge the strikes.
Van Dam misses with a hook.
Van Dam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.
Van Dam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Mercer to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Dam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mercer on the side of the head.
Mercer misses with a few strikes there.
Van Dam swinging wildly here.
Van Dam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Dam misses with a combination
enabling Mercer to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Dam misses with a combination
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Dam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercer counters with a series of strikes. Van Dam will be more careful next time no doubt.
Van Dam throws a poor cross that misses
and Mercer counters with a straight right hand.
Van Dam misses with an uppercut. Mercer saw that one coming.
Van Dam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mercer cracks Van Dam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Dam throws a shot from downtown. Mercer moves away and avoids it.
Van Dam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercer counters with a stiff right hand.
Mercer scores with a one two! Van Dam had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Van Dam.
Brian Van Dam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercer misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Dam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercer manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Van Dam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mercer 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Mercer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bj Paninii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phi Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bj Paninii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bj Paninii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phi Cho!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cho working the ground and pound but Paninii is defending the strikes.
Paninii is looking to reverse the position.
Paninii is trying to control Cho's posture but Cho avoids it.
Cho decides to stand up, so the ref orders Paninii to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cho has Paninii up against the cage in a clinch.
Paninii tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cho pressing his opponent against the cage.
Paninii takes a shot to the head.
Paninii tries to pull guard but Cho holds him up against the cage and eventually Paninii drops back down to his feet.
Cho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bj Paninii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paninii missing with a left hand there. Cho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paninii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paninii counters with a left and a right that stings Cho.
Cho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paninii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paninii is trying to defend but Cho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Paninii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paninii is pressing down on Cho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paninii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cho trying to control the position from guard on top but Paninii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cho sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paninii keeping moving, preventing Cho from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Phi Cho.
Cho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paninii counters with a stiff right hand.
Cho missing with a left hand there. Paninii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cho looks to land a left hand but Paninii moved out of range nicely.
Cho throws a shot from downtown. Paninii moves away and avoids it.
Paninii wants to clinch
and Cho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cho tries to free his leg and advance position but Paninii is retaining full guard.
Cho stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Paninii throws up his legs and catches Cho in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Cho tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Paninii! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bj Paninii!
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brunson Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doyle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Doyle looking to slow down the pace here.
Doyle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doyle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doyle blocks a body shot from Brown.
Doyle with a knee to the head.
It looks like Leroy Brown has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Doyle is controlling the position.
Doyle lands a left hand.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Doyle is blocking nicely.
Doyle lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Doyle gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doyle lands a nice uppercut.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Doyle.
Doyle effectively controlling the action here.
Doyle scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Doyle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Doyle.
A short body shot lands from Doyle as the two fighters clinch.
Doyle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doyle lands a body punch.
Doyle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doyle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Doyle.
Doyle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown avoiding damage as Doyle throws knees to the body.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Doyle controlling the action here for a moment.
Doyle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doyle avoids it.
Doyle blocking some punches.
Doyle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Doyle.
Doyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Doyle.
Doyle misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Doyle.
A right hook to the body lands for Doyle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle is struggling to control the position.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Doyle blocks an uppercut.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doyle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Doyle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Doyle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Doyle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doyle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brown up against the cage.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle landing knees to the body.
Doyle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle blocks an uppercut.
Doyle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown avoids a wild elbow strike from Doyle.
A bit of stalling here from Doyle.
A knee to the head by Doyle.
Doyle stalls.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Doyle throws an elbow but misses.
Doyle misses with a knee to the head.
Doyle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Doyle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
Doyle scores a nice knee to the body.
Doyle tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Doyle missing with knees to the body.
Doyle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Doyle prevents a body shot from Brown.
Doyle trying to stall but Brown improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Doyle.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doyle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doyle scores with a hook to the body.
Doyle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Doyle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doyle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brown up against the cage.
Doyle blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Doyle - that landed with a thud.
Doyle with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyle misses with a knee strike.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doyle lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doyle is stalling here.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brunson Doyle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brown's cut.
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.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Doyle misses with a double jab.
Doyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Doyle wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leroy Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doyle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doyle controlling the action here for a moment.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
Doyle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Doyle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Doyle.
Brown is trying to maintain a safe position but Doyle gets an underhook and turns Brown into the cage.
Nice body punch from Doyle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doyle obliges.
Doyle tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Doyle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doyle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Doyle tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Doyle lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown letting Doyle take a breather here.
Doyle tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle looking to stall.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Doyle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Brown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Brown is trying to stall.
Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Doyle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Doyle trying to land knees to the body.
Doyle misses with a knee to the head.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Doyle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Doyle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Doyle misses with a knee to the head.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doyle.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Brown.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Doyle is keeping busy.
Doyle avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Doyle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Doyle.
Brown tries to stall but Doyle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Doyle avoids a kick to the body.
Brown's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
Brunson Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Doyle tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
Leroy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horrible takedown by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Doyle which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Brown.
Brown tries to work over Doyle's front leg with a kick but Doyle checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Doyle. Those never looked like landing.
Doyle throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Doyle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doyle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Doyle's front leg but catches the back leg as Doyle tries to avoid it.
Doyle tries to clinch but Brown moves away
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brown's cut.
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.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brown wants to advance to full mount but Doyle doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Brown throws a strike but Doyle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Doyle is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Brown is adopting a defensive guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Doyle wants to stand and escape but instead Brown has hit a sweep and he's now on top in 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.
Doyle can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Doyle is defending the position.
Brown stops Doyle from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing shots but Doyle is blocking nicely.
Brown prevents Doyle from standing back up.
Doyle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doyle has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doyle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brown throws a strike but Doyle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown advances position into side control!
Brown throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brown with the ground and pound but Doyle regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Doyle trying to control from the bottom.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doyle sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brown clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Doyle misses.
Brown bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Doyle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brown is controlling him well.
Brown throwing strikes but Doyle manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Brown is not content to let Doyle control the position.
Doyle is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown manages to get back to half guard.
Doyle wants to stand up but Brown manages to regain full 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.
Doyle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Doyle postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brunson Doyle has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doyle defends it nicely.
Doyle moves into the clinch successfully.
Doyle digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Doyle.
Brown avoiding damage as Doyle throws knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Doyle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Doyle tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle lands a shot to the body.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Doyle lands a nice knee to the body.
Doyle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doyle.
Doyle missing with knees to the body.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Doyle won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Doyle.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Doyle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doyle.
A short body shot lands from Doyle as the two fighters clinch.
Brunson Doyle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doyle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown has Doyle pressed against the cage.
Doyle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brunson Doyle dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for Doyle.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Doyle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doyle darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doyle tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Doyle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Doyle leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle.
Doyle tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown pushes Doyle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doyle tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Doyle is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Doyle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown lands a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Doyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown pushes Doyle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown tries to circle away but Doyle has him pinned against the cage.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doyle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Doyle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doyle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown feints and then cracks Doyle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doyle down.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown connects with a body shot.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Doyle's front leg but catches the back leg as Doyle tries to avoid it.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
Brown lands a nice looking body kick.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donk. Brown catches Doyle right on the button with a cross.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown throws a nice head kick!
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doyle. That did some damage!
Brown lands a nice hook to Doyle's body. Doyle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown lands a jab.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doyle in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
Doyle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doyle sprawls well. Doyle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown misses with the combination.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Doyle misses with an uppercut.
Doyle misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown lands a head shot.
Brown looks to throw a body kick
and Doyle counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Doyle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Doyle as Brown shoots in.
Doyle throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown 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.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown is looking to advance position but Doyle won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 47:47
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 47:47
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Leroy Brown retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sid Vernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralphus Rape (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Vernon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralphus Rape!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vernon throws a one two combo.
Vernon tries a head kick but it misses.
Vernon throws a front kick that sends Rape stumbling back into the cage.
Rape throws out a loose jab but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rape tries to work over Vernon's front leg with a kick but Vernon checks it.
Rape avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rape lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rape throws a leg kick
and Vernon counters by clinching up.
Vernon with a knee to the head.
Rape is looking to control Vernon's arms but Vernon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rape has his back to the cage.
Vernon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vernon misses with a knee strike.
Rape's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vernon as Rape tries to tie him up.
Vernon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rape displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vernon up against the cage.
Rape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rape keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rape throws a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rape misses with a left hand
and Vernon counters with a thumping low kick.
Rape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Rape misses
and Vernon counters with a leg kick.
Vernon lands a leg kick that knocks Rape off balance momentarily.
Vernon takes a swing at Rape's ribcage but misses.
Rape throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vernon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Rape there.
Vernon misses with a hook. Rape ducked under it nicely.
Vernon clinches with his opponent.
Vernon prevents Rape from breaking the clinch.
Rape content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rape blocks an elbow strike.
Vernon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ralphus Rape has been cut.
Rape looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vernon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rape avoids it.
Vernon lands an elbow inside that Rape shrugs off.
Vernon has Rape pressed against the cage, preventing Rape from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rape blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rape has Vernon pushed against the cage.
Vernon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rape can't find room to land a body shot as Vernon controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rape blocks an elbow strike from Vernon.
Rape avoids a wild elbow strike from Vernon.
Rape breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Rape coming out on top.
Rape lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Rape misses.
Vernon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vernon throws a wild body kick that Rape sees coming a mile off.
Vernon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rape.
Vernon closes the distance but Rape moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rape throws a head kick that misses
and Vernon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rape blocks a low kick nicely.
Vernon throws a shot from downtown. Rape moves away and avoids it.
Rape lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vernon tries to clinch but Rape moves out of range.
Vernon swings for the body but Rape moves out of range.
Rape lands a glancing blow to the side of Vernon's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon throws out a leg kick but Rape moves out of range and Vernon only half commits.
Vernon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rape throws a lazy body kick
and Vernon counters with a nice uppercut.
Rape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vernon misses with a leg kick
and Rape counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vernon's knee momentarily.
Rape checks a low kick from Vernon.
Vernon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rape throws a hook but Vernon avoids it easily.
Vernon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rape takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Vernon scores with a four punch combination!
Vernon tries to clinch but Rape moves out of range.
Rape misses with a looping left.
Vernon misses with a double jab.
Rape wants to slow Vernon down by chopping away at his legs.
Rape will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rape chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vernon can pounce on him.
Vernon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rape counters with a thumping low kick.
Rape throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rape pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rape scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rape misses the shot to the body.
Rape finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rape avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rape throws a leg kick
and Vernon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rape thinking.
Rape misses with a right hand
and Vernon counters with a series of strikes. Rape will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rape lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vernon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vernon moves out of range of the leg kick from Rape.
Rape looks to throw the jab but Vernon is out of range.
Rape lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rape misses with an uppercut
and Vernon counters with an outside leg kick.
Vernon throws a nice head kick!
Rape scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Rape.
Rape throws a lazy uppercut
and Vernon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rape's knee momentarily.
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 Sid Vernon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralphus Rape's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rape loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Vernon takes one to the chin there.
Rape scores with a jab. Vernon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vernon throws a leg kick but Rape sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vernon lands with a nice body punch.
Rape throws a big shot that misses.
Sid Vernon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vernon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vernon staying out of range there.
Vernon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rape counters with an outside leg kick.
Rape throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rape takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
Vernon walks into a jab.
Ralphus Rape seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vernon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vernon checks a leg kick.
Vernon closes the distance and clinches.
Rape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rape working aggressively here.
Vernon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rape avoids it.
Rape lands a body punch.
Rape is trying to stall.
Vernon prevents Rape from breaking the clinch.
Rape on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rape breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vernon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rape checks the leg kick.
Vernon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rape misses with a leg kick
and Vernon counters by clinching up.
Rape breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vernon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rape will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rape scores with a body shot.
Rape chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vernon can pounce on him.
Vernon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vernon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rape takes a step back to recover.
Rape misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rape connects with a leg kick. Vernon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut lands for Rape. That snapped Vernon's head back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vernon!
Vernon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rape throws a solid leg kick but Vernon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rape.
Vernon with a nice cross.
Vernon wants to clinch.
Rape moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vernon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rape throws a big shot that misses.
Vernon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vernon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rape fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vernon checks it well.
Vernon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rape blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rape misses with an uppercut
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vernon moves forwards but Rape connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rape missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vernon tries to clinch but Rape moves out of range.
Rape cracks Vernon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rape tries to score with a low kick but Vernon moves his leg out of the way.
Rape wants to land a leg kick but Vernon is out of range.
Rape looks to land a right hand but Vernon moved out of range.
Rape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rape misses with an uppercut
and Vernon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vernon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rape throws a body punch but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rape counters with a good low kick that Vernon was not able to check.
Rape throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vernon counters with a nice body kick.
Rape takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vernon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rape.
Rape throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vernon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rape takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vernon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rape throws a leg kick
and Vernon counters by moving into the clinch.
Rape is stalling here.
Rape wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rape blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rape avoiding damage as Vernon throws knees to the body.
Vernon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rape avoids it.
Rape looking to slow down the pace here.
Rape managing to block the knees to the body from Vernon.
Vernon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rape avoids it.
Vernon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rape blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vernon crunches a lovely knee into Rape's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vernon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rape.
Rape avoiding damage as Vernon throws knees to the body.
Rape on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rape on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rape blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rape stalls.
Rape breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Rape.
Vernon takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphus Rape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralphus Rape's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rape darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rape pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vernon is out of range and Rape settles back down.
Vernon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rape misses with a body kick.
Vernon swings for the body but Rape moves out of range.
Rape takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Rape does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Rape misses.
Rape throws a solid leg kick but Vernon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rape.
Vernon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rape misses with an uppercut.
Vernon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rape just misses with a punch to the body.
Rape misses with a lunging right hand
and Vernon counters with a nice uppercut.
Rape throws out a powerful jab.
Rape finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rape scores with a decent looking hook.
Rape thows a leg kick but Vernon checks it
and Vernon counters with a three punch combo that has Rape backing up. Rape nods at Vernon to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rape throws a leg kick that misses.
Vernon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Rape counter with a right hand.
Vernon connects with a jab.
Vernon is looking to land body kicks.
Rape blocks the body kick.
Vernon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rape avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rape throws a lazy body kick
and Vernon counters with a solid body kick.
Vernon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vernon throws a low kick, looking for Rape's leg but Rape calmly moves out of range.
Vernon avoids the body shot from Rape.
Vernon tries to clinch but Rape moves away
and Rape counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from Rape
and Vernon counters with a straight right hand.
Vernon throws a combination that misses
and Rape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vernon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon defending well as Rape loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon takes one on the button.
Rape throws the left hand but Vernon avoids the punch easily.
Vernon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rape connects with a body shot.
Rape gets tackled into the cage by Vernon. Vernon maintains the clinch.
Rape breaks from the clinch.
Rape thows a body shot but no joy.
Rape feints and then cracks Vernon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vernon down.
Vernon scoring well with a low kick there.
Vernon looks to land a right hand but Rape moved out of range.
Rape does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vernon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Rape coming out on top.
Rape throws a hook but Vernon blocks it.
Vernon blocks a jab.
Vernon moves out of range as Rape throws a body kick.
Rape connects with a single shot there.
Rape looks to land a right hand but Vernon moved out of range.
Rape stalks Vernon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vernon's face. Vernon staggers backwards, shaken.
Rape keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vernon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rape throws a leg kick which misses Vernon's front leg but catches the back leg as Vernon tries to avoid it.
Rape misses with a leg kick
and Vernon counters with an inside leg kick.
Rape swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Rape.
Rape fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vernon on the side of the head.
Rape takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Rape lands.
Vernon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rape checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rape misses with a straight right.
Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rape.
Rape throws a big shot that misses.
Vernon lands a lovely overhand right.
Vernon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Rape does it's job there.
Rape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vernon.
A lazy body kick from Vernon
and Rape counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vernon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vernon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vernon, right into the meat.
Rape misses with a combination
and Vernon counters with a nice leg kick.
Vernon throws a body punch but Rape moves out of range.
Rape lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vernon tries to bum rush Rape with a series of wild strikes but Rape uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rape missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vernon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rape paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vernon throws a sloppy head kick and Rape moves out of range easily.
Vernon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rape moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vernon throws the left hand but Rape avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vernon tries a head kick but it misses.
Rape misses with a right hand
and Vernon counters with a low kick, right behind Rape 's knee.
Rape throws an off balance right hand
and Vernon counters with a head kick.
Vernon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rape's calf.
Vernon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphus Rape really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralphus Rape's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A solid body kick from Vernon.
Vernon gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Rape counter with a right hand.
Rape scores with a leg kick.
Rape misses with a low kick.
Vernon misses with a leg kick
and Vernon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Rape tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vernon is able to avoid easily.
Rape misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vernon misses with a double jab
enabling Rape to counter with a crisp jab.
Vernon scores with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vernon, as that shot connected.
Vernon throws a leg kick but Rape moved away.
Vernon misses with a combination
and Rape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vernon missing with a left hand there. Rape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rape scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vernon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon moves out of range as Rape throws a body kick.
Rape throws a hook but Vernon blocks it.
Donk. Rape catches Vernon right on the button with a cross.
Rape lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rape.
Rape pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rape has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vernon.
Vernon throws a wild body kick that Rape sees coming a mile off.
Vernon's corner calls for a 1-2. Vernon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vernon misses the body punch
and Rape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rape misses with a right hand
and Vernon counters with a two punch combo.
Vernon throws a right and a left that Rape avoids nicely.
Rape takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vernon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vernon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vernon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rape circles away quickly and effectively.
Rape scores with a decent looking hook.
Rape misses with a body kick.
Vernon's corner calls for a 1-2. Vernon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vernon.
Rape throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rape misses the target.
Rape connects with the punch.
Vernon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rape's head.
Rape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
Vernon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Vernon.
Vernon throws a low kick but Rape avoids it.
Rape rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vernon counter with a right hand.
Rape misses with a low kick.
Vernon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vernon throws a lazy body kick
and Rape counters with a stiff right hand.
Vernon wants to clinch.
Rape takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon throws a right hand that Rape ducks under and follows up with a left that Rape also avoids with ease.
Vernon looks to land a combination. Rape sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vernon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rape.
Rape throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vernon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rape.
Nice cross by Rape.
Jab, jab by Rape - just one landing.
Rape throws a sloppy head kick
and Vernon counters with an inside leg kick.
Rape is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rape throws a poor cross that misses
and Vernon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rape throws a body punch but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon misses with a low kick as Rape jumps back.
Rape throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
Vernon walks into a left hand.
Rape misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vernon moves out of range of the strikes.
Rape tries to land a leg kick but Vernon saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rape misses with an uppercut. Vernon saw that one coming.
Rape scoring well with a low kick there.
Vernon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rape throws a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rape.
Vernon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rape cracks Vernon with an open hand slap.
Vernon looks to land a left hand but Rape moved out of range nicely.
Rape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rape lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That kick from Vernon tenderised Rape's leg. Rape is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rape uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. Rape catches Vernon right on the button with a cross.
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 crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rape misses with a straight right.
Vernon closes the distance and clinches.
Rape tries to break the clinch but Vernon is controlling the position.
Vernon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rape lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rape taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphus Rape dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ralphus Rape's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vernon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vernon tries to clinch up but Rape circles away and keeps his distance.
Rape lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rape checks a low kick from Vernon.
Vernon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rape at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Vernon. Those never looked like landing.
Rape lands a head shot.
Vernon drives through and clinches with Rape against the cage.
Vernon throws an elbow but it misses.
Vernon tries a knee to the head but Rape blocks it.
Rape breaks from the clinch.
Vernon misses the jab.
Rape misses with a right hand
and Vernon counters with an outside leg kick.
Vernon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vernon checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Rape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rape throws a lazy uppercut
and Vernon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rape is able to avoid easily.
Vernon blocks a leg kick.
Rape throws out a leg kick but Vernon moves out of range and Rape only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Vernon misses.
Rape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rape avoids the head kick by Vernon.
Rape is looking to land body kicks.
Rape throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon connects with a leg kick. Rape looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Rape misses.
Vernon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rape paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That kick from Vernon tenderised Rape's leg. Rape is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vernon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vernon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vernon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rape misses with a body shot.
Vernon misses with a lunging right hand
and Rape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rape throws a poor cross that misses
and Vernon counters with a body kick that stops Rape in his tracks momentarily.
Vernon misses the jab.
Vernon connects with a high kick.
Vernon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rape.
Rape throws the kick towards the body but Vernon avoids it.
Vernon lands a head kick!
Vernon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rape lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rape tries to bum rush Vernon with a series of wild strikes but Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vernon tries to clinch up
letting Rape counter with a right hand.
Vernon tries to clinch but Rape is having none of it.
Rape throws the left hand but Vernon avoids the punch easily.
Vernon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vernon scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vernon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vernon thows a body shot but no joy.
Vernon tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Rape misses.
Rape lands a lovely overhand right.
Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rape.
Rape bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vernon's head.
Rape fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sid Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vernon blocks a jab.
Rape digs a good hook to Vernon's body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rape gets tackled into the cage by Vernon. Vernon maintains the clinch.
Rape wants to get back to striking at distance but Vernon won't allow it.
Rape wants to stall.
Vernon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rape's efforts to push away.
Vernon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rape scores with a hook to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rape will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vernon up against the cage.
Vernon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rape is trying to break the clinch but Vernon is controlling him.
Rape's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rape slows down the pace here.
Rape breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vernon tries to clinch up but Rape circles away and keeps his distance.
Vernon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A lazy body kick from Vernon
and Rape counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rape misses with a kick to the body.
Rape throws a leg kick
and Vernon counters with a big head kick but Rape shrugs it off.
Nice uppercut there from Rape.
Ralphus Rape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed right hand from Rape misses the target.
Rape throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ralphus Rape.
I think Rape has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralphus Rape!
Ralphus Rape is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Ramone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shut Up. Luke Lee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Julio Ramone's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio Ramone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramone throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Julio Ramone has been cut.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramone moves away.
Lee throws a jab when Ramone was well out of range.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee has control of Ramone's left arm, preventing Ramone from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ramone won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramone is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramone maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lee could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ramone has cracked it and Lee is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ramone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julio Ramone!
Julio Ramone is the new light heavyweight champion!
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