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D.E.C. 32: Semi Finals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hezekiah LeMasters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeMasters comes to the cage accompanied by Careless Whisper by Seether. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hezekiah LeMasters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micheal Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for LeMasters with that takedown attempt.
LeMasters lands a nice shot that snaps Bailey's head back.
LeMasters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bailey with a poor takedown
and LeMasters counters with a single leg into guard. Bailey didn't expect that.
Bailey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bailey keeping full guard, as LeMasters tries to pass.
LeMasters pushes down on Bailey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
LeMasters is working for a kimura but Bailey is defending it quite comfortably.
LeMasters trying to control from half guard but Bailey is working away.
LeMasters lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from LeMasters there.
Bailey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LeMasters wants to work for an arm triangle but Bailey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bailey tries to roll over but LeMasters keeps him under control.
LeMasters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bailey is pressing down on LeMasters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bailey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeMasters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
LeMasters passes Bailey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
LeMasters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bailey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
LeMasters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bailey is refusing to be controlled, as LeMasters sits in half guard.
LeMasters seems to be looking for submissions.
LeMasters is breathing heavily.
LeMasters working over Bailey with some ground and pound. Bailey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bailey is pressing down on LeMasters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
LeMasters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bailey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bailey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeMasters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeMasters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey wants to sweep here but LeMasters controlling him for the moment.
LeMasters working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bailey's head.
LeMasters stays in close to Bailey's body and controls the position.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing LeMasters from controlling successfully.
LeMasters distracts Bailey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
LeMasters with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
LeMasters connects with a couple of short punches.
LeMasters trying to control but Bailey is working from the bottom.
LeMasters wants to pass the guard but Bailey is keeping the position.
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.
LeMasters stays in close to Bailey's body and controls the position.
LeMasters works over Bailey with some ground and pound from guard.
LeMasters makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LeMasters preventing the sweep.
LeMasters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
LeMasters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LeMasters is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
LeMasters scoring with some ground and pound.
Bailey working for a triangle but LeMasters defends it easily.
LeMasters trying to control but Bailey is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hezekiah LeMasters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LeMasters cracks a nice hook into Bailey's ribs.
Hezekiah LeMasters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey tries for a takedown but LeMasters circles away easily
and LeMasters counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LeMasters.
LeMasters scoring with punches to the head and body.
LeMasters lands a couple of digs.
LeMasters sitting in guard here, content to control.
LeMasters with a nice head shot there.
LeMasters slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
LeMasters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LeMasters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bailey looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeMasters is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMasters makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LeMasters with a nice head shot there.
LeMasters pushes down on Bailey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
LeMasters winds up and cracks Bailey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bailey tries to roll over but LeMasters keeps him under control.
LeMasters controlling the action here.
LeMasters is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters scoring with strikes but Bailey is staying in there.
LeMasters with good strikes from the mount here!
Bailey is bucking up trying to escape but LeMasters cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by LeMasters.
LeMasters landing shots from mount.
Bailey wants to hold on but LeMasters pushes him away.
LeMasters landing strikes from the mount.
LeMasters working for a guillotine from mount but Bailey is in no mood to give up.
Bailey tries to reverse the position but LeMasters maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, LeMasters cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
LeMasters with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeMasters controlling from mount.
LeMasters fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
LeMasters working away from the top, dropping strikes.
LeMasters lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bailey hang on?
Hezekiah LeMasters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LeMasters scores with a couple of good head shots there.
LeMasters dominating with strikes here.
LeMasters lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bailey hang on?
LeMasters punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
LeMasters lands a nice shot to the head.
LeMasters lands a big shot there that rocks Bailey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
LeMasters cracks Bailey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
LeMasters content just to control the position here.
Bailey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
LeMasters landing punches.
LeMasters has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bailey's face.
Bailey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
LeMasters landing shots from mount.
LeMasters cracks Bailey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hezekiah LeMasters dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by LeMasters.
A left lands for LeMasters.
Bailey misses with a takedown
and LeMasters counters with a shoot takedown. Bailey fights it but they end up in guard.
LeMasters content to stall in guard here.
Bailey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMasters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LeMasters lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bailey 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.
LeMasters drops back looking for a leg! Bailey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bailey manages to kick LeMasters off! LeMasters jumps back into Bailey's guard.
LeMasters with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
LeMasters is working Bailey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bailey has momentary wrist control but LeMasters slips an elbow through the middle.
LeMasters postures up and lands a big shot to Bailey's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
LeMasters wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
LeMasters connects with a couple of short punches.
LeMasters forces his way into half guard.
LeMasters looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
LeMasters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bailey wants to improve his position but LeMasters is controlling well.
LeMasters is nestled in close to Bailey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bailey wants to improve his position but LeMasters is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters is pressing down on Bailey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bailey is holding on for now.
LeMasters seems to be looking for submissions.
Bailey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Micheal Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeMasters working Bailey over with strikes.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LeMasters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
LeMasters works over Bailey with some ground and pound from guard.
LeMasters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bailey can do to turn this around?
LeMasters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bailey is keeping the position for now.
LeMasters wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Bailey had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. LeMasters is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bailey Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take LeMasters's back instead.
Hezekiah LeMasters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey working for a choke but LeMasters is defending well.
LeMasters is keeping busy.
LeMasters trying to control the position but Bailey manages to sink in the hooks.
LeMasters tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
LeMasters reaches up and holds on to Bailey to control the position.
LeMasters holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bailey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hezekiah LeMasters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LeMasters 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hezekiah LeMasters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Child (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winnie Pooh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winnie Pooh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Child!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Winnie Pooh!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pooh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Child looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pooh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pooh working away.
Child managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pooh.
Child is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pooh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Child wants to improve his position but Pooh is controlling well.
Child makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Child.
Pooh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Child looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Child looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Child!
Pooh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Child.
Child tries for a kimura but Pooh is defending well.
Pooh tries to bench press Child off him but Child keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Child looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pooh is avoiding damage well.
Child wants to stand but Pooh is controlling his arm.
Child decides to stand back up.
Child with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pooh counters with a takedown into side control.
Child is breathing heavily.
Pooh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Child has escaped the position, nice work there.
Child manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Child wants to take a breather but Pooh is having none of it.
Child throwing shots but Pooh is blocking nicely.
Pooh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Child preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pooh keeping busy on the bottom but Child has passed one foot through into half guard.
Child 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.
Pooh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Child wants to take a breather but Pooh is having none of it.
Pooh is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Child pulls his head out easily.
Child could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pooh wants to improve his position but Child is controlling well.
Pooh is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Child pulls his head out easily.
Pooh is not content to let Child control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Child with a poor takedown
and Pooh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Child. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pooh lands with a slapping head kick.
A combination from Pooh does no damage.
Child scores a takedown into full mount!
Pooh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Child fails to take his opponent's back.
Pooh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pooh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pooh keeping full guard, as Child tries to pass.
Pooh working for a triangle but Child defends it easily.
Child looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Child is looking to stand up but Pooh won't let him.
Pooh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Child manages to get himself to full guard.
Pooh passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pooh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Child defends it well.
Child moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Child not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winnie Pooh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pooh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Child with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pooh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pooh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pooh circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pooh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Child is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pooh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pooh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pooh misses with a knee to the head.
Pooh pulls Child into guard.
Pooh 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.
Pooh striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Child wanted to stand there but Pooh had control of the position.
Pooh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh thows a huge punch but Child dodges it nicely.
Pooh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Child trying to control from the bottom.
Child is in trouble now - Pooh has advanced to mount!
Child is looking to get to half guard.
Pooh wants to finish this one by submission but Child is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pooh.
Child wants to control but Pooh is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pooh prevents Child from getting the reversal.
Winnie Pooh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Child has given up his back.
Child breaks Pooh's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Child wants to control from the top but Pooh keeps moving.
Pooh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Child!
Pooh dominating with strikes here.
Child is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Child that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pooh has hold of Child's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Child manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Child keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pooh lands with some strikes.
Pooh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Child tries to lock up and control but Pooh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Child prevents Pooh from taking his back.
Child slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Child wants to control but Pooh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Child looking for submissions off his back.
Pooh moves nicely into side control.
Child tries to bench press Pooh off him but Pooh keeps the position.
Child is working hard here to advance position.
Pooh working the ground and pound.
Pooh advances to full mount.
Pooh working for a submission but Child is keeping him at bay.
Child slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winnie Pooh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Child doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pooh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Child's guard.
Child is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Child 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.
Pooh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pooh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pooh wants to pass the guard but Child is keeping the position.
Pooh postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Child is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pooh, into his guard.
Child is pushing down on Pooh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pooh is fighting to maintain full guard but Child has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pooh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Child slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Child trying to control the action but Pooh is working from the bottom.
Child controlling the position.
Child trying to control the position but Pooh is working away.
Pooh is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pooh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pooh is not content to let Child control the position.
Pooh wants to improve his position but Child is controlling well.
Pooh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Child thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Child wants to control from the top but Pooh keeps moving.
Pooh has his foot on Child's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Child works his way back into a safe position though.
Child looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Child trying to control but Pooh is working from the bottom.
Pooh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pooh 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.
Pooh looking for a guillotine here but Child defends easily.
Child trying to control but Pooh is working from the bottom.
Child wants to stand but Pooh is controlling his posture from full guard.
Child wants to control from the top but Pooh keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pooh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Child.
Mike Child has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Child shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pooh counters with a stiff right hand.
Pooh scores with a takedown into Child's guard.
Child is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pooh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Child looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pooh is one step ahead there.
Winnie Pooh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pooh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winnie Pooh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pooh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winnie Pooh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Markku Osteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osteri comes to the cage accompanied by Aino Akti - Kerrankin tarpeekseen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markku Osteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dallas Thomas!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Osteri.
Osteri misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Osteri avoids them all with ease.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Osteri's head but Osteri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas takes one on the button.
Osteri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
Osteri connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Thomas to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Osteri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Markku Osteri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kova Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kova Paska could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dick Steele's chin.
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kova Paska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Steele!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Paska is just out of range.
Steele misses with the combination.
Paska shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steele as he avoids it easily.
Paska shoots in but Steele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paska shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Paska was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paska goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Steele is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paska is trying to keep Steele in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele works over Paska with some ground and pound from guard.
Paska is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Steele rolls with it to try and escape but Paska cranks on the arm and Steele is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kova Paska!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Markiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markiewicz has chosen Twista-Victory or death as his entrance music. Cory Markiewicz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cory Markiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rogers could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rogers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Markiewicz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rogers's head.
It looks like Brett Rogers has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markiewicz lands the left hand.
Markiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rogers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rogers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Markiewicz swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Markiewicz.
Nice straight punches there by Markiewicz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markiewicz.
Look low, kick high! Markiewicz uses the oldest trick in the book to send Rogers tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Markiewicz is absolutely delighted - when Rogers wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cory Markiewicz!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Broadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Alaju Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giuseppe Broadus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hakeem Alaju Dong's chin.
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giuseppe Broadus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakeem Alaju Dong!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadus swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Broadus misses with a two punch combination.
Broadus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Broadus looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Broadus is looking to reverse the position.
Broadus gets back to half guard.
Dong is tying to control. Broadus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dong is looking for a kimura here.
Broadus looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadus wants to control but Dong is keeping busy.
Broadus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dong on the ground.
Dong is looking to take a break and control but Broadus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Broadus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Dong needs to keep his hands up - Broadus had a free shot at his head there.
Giuseppe Broadus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Broadus looks to land a body kick but Dong moved away.
Dong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Broadus throws a nice looking combination but Dong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Broadus lands the left hand.
Dong looks gassed!
Left hook, right uppercut from Broadus.
It looks like Hakeem Alaju Dong has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadus throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Dong stumbling backwards into the cage! Dong bounces back off the cage towards Broadus, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Broadus lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Broadus celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Giuseppe Broadus!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langston comes to the cage accompanied by Inside the Fire by Disturbed. Murray has chosen Go Square Go as his entrance music. Andy Murray will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Langston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Murray!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Langston lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Andy Murray has been cut.
Langston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
Langston fails to land with a series of punches.
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Langston throws a combination. Murray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Murray cracks the inside of Langston's front leg.
Murray throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Langston looks to land a combination but Murray avoids it well.
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Langston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murray throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Langston's head.
It looks like Hank Langston has been cut.
Langston takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
Murray tries to clinch up but Langston circles away and keeps his distance.
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Langston fails to land with a series of punches.
Murray chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Langston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murray tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray misses with a hook to the body
and Langston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andy Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray tries to clinch but Langston is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murray.
Langston avoids the head kick by Murray.
Langston scores with the left hand. Murray knows he should have avoided that one.
Murray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murray looks gassed!
Langston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murray dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Langston. That did some damage!
Langston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murray tries to clinch
letting Langston counter with a right hand.
Murray is looking to chop away at Langston's legs.
Murray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray takes one to the chin there.
That has opened up Andy Murray's cut even more.
Langston misses with a wild combination.
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Langston staying out of range there.
Langston connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murray clinches.
Murray unloads a knee to the mid-section. Langston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murray avoids the elbow strike from Langston, against the cage.
Langston has had enough of the clinch but Murray keeps him there for the moment.
Langston is trying to break the clinch but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Murray with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Langston fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murray.
Langston has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Langston misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Murray.
Murray crunches a lovely knee into Langston's ribcage.
Langston has had enough of the clinch but Murray keeps him there for the moment.
Langston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Langston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Langston is trying to break the clinch but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Langston looking to slow down the pace here.
Murray using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Langston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Langston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Langston can't break the clinch.
Murray lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray lands an elbow that stopped Langston in his tracks for a moment.
Murray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Murray.
Murray lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Langston wants to break free but Murray has control.
Langston takes an elbow to the temple.
Murray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Langston's face.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Langston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murray with a knee to the head.
Murray landing knees to the body.
A short right from Murray.
Murray keeps control of Langston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Langston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Langston backwards.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Langston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murray digs a right hand underneath Langston's ribcage. Langston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murray looking to throw knees to the head but Langston is blocking nicely.
Murray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Langston breaks from the clinch.
Langston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Langston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Langston.
Langston misses with a series of wild punches.
Murray lands with a slapping head kick.
Murray tries to clinch up but Langston circles away and keeps his distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murray, right into the meat.
Langston moves out of range of the body kick from Murray.
Langston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murray's head backwards.
Murray tries to clinch but Langston is having none of it.
Langston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murray motions for Langston to come forward. Murray throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick and Langston moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langston throws a series of punches but Murray avoids them all with ease.
Langston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Langston jabs at Murray's body.
Langston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murray moves into the clinch successfully.
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 Hank Langston will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Langston, pushing him back against the cage.
Murray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Langston is trying to break free.
Murray misses with the head strike.
Murray throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Murray lands an uppercut.
Langston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murray lands a knee to the head.
Langston avoids the elbow strike from Murray, against the cage.
Langston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murray throws a knee to the head but misses.
Langston wants to break free but Murray has control.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Langston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Langston has had enough of the clinch but Murray keeps him there for the moment.
Murray unloads a knee to the mid-section. Langston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murray throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Langston is trying to break free.
Langston dodges an elbow strike from Murray.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Langston controlling the action here for a moment.
Langston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murray lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Murray.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Murray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Langston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Langston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray keeps control of Langston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Langston is trying to break free.
Murray misses with a body punch.
Langston misses with some punches.
Langston stalling in the clinch but Murray improves position.
Langston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Langston managing to block the knees to the body from Murray.
Murray lands an elbow just above Langston 's eye.
Murray looking to throw knees to the head but Langston is blocking nicely.
Langston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Langston avoids a wild elbow strike from Murray.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murray as Langston tries to tie him up.
Langston blocks an elbow strike.
Langston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Langston takes an elbow to the temple.
Langston throws a head punch that misses.
Langston is trying to break the clinch but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Langston is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Langston takes a shot to the head.
Langston avoiding damage as Murray throws knees to the body.
Langston wants to break free but Murray has control.
Langston can't break the clinch.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
Langston is trying to break free.
Murray misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Langston pushes off an throws an elbow but Murray leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murray lands a damaging elbow.
Langston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murray keeps control of Langston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Langston throws an elbow but misses.
Murray tries to work over Langston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Langston is trying to break free.
Langston can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Murray.
Murray lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murray tries a knee to the head but Langston blocks it.
Langston is looking to break free of the clinch but Murray has double underhooks.
Langston misses with a punch on the inside.
Langston wants to break free but Murray has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray lands a knee to the head.
Langston lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Murray.
Langston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murray prevents Langston from breaking the clinch.
Murray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Murray tries to land a knee to the head but Langston blocks with his arms.
Langston misses with the head strike.
Murray landing knees to the head.
Murray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Langston's defenses.
Murray tries to work over Langston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray prevents Langston from breaking the clinch.
Langston is looking to break free of the clinch but Murray has double underhooks.
Langston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Murray.
Langston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Langston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray prevents Langston from breaking the clinch.
Langston lands with a left to the head.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Langston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Langston blocks an elbow strike from Murray.
Langston can't break the clinch.
Langston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Langston takes an elbow to the temple.
Murray throws an elbow that misses.
Langston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Langston avoiding damage as Murray throws knees to the body.
Murray prevents Langston from breaking the clinch.
Langston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Langston wants to break free but Murray has control.
Murray scores a nice knee to the body.
Langston has had enough of the clinch but Murray keeps him there for the moment.
Langston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Langston is trying to break the clinch but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Murray unloads a knee to the mid-section. Langston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Murray.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Langston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knees to the body from Murray.
Murray prevents Langston from breaking the clinch.
Murray scores a nice knee to the body.
Langston wants to break free but Murray has control.
Murray misses with a knee to the head.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Langston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Murray is looking to clinch.
Murray takes one to the chin there.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Langston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Langston scores with a one two! Murray had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Langston.
No joy there for Langston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murray closes the distance looking to clinch
and Langston counters with a one-two to the body.
Murray looks to land a left hand but Langston moved out of range nicely.
Murray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Langston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Langston misses with the combination.
Langston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murray. Murray obviously looking to wear him down.
Hank Langston is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murray.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Murray misses with a double jab
and Langston counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray forces Langston back against the cage and clinches.
Langston dodges an elbow strike from Murray.
Murray tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Langston wants to get back to striking at distance but Murray won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land.
Murray pushes off an throws an elbow but Langston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murray prevents Langston from breaking the clinch.
Langston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Langston blocks it with crossed arms.
Murray prevents Langston from breaking the clinch.
Langston wants to get back to striking at distance but Murray won't allow it.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murray throws a knee to the head but misses.
Langston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land.
Langston tries to stall but Murray uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Langston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Murray cracks Langston with a nice body shot.
Langston wants to break free but Murray has control.
Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Langston backwards.
Murray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murray lands an elbow inside that Langston shrugs off.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray tries to land knees in the clinch but Langston avoids the damage to the body.
Langston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Langston is trying to break free.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Langston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murray throws an elbow that misses.
Langston is looking to break free of the clinch but Murray has double underhooks.
Langston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Langston stalling in the clinch but Murray improves position.
Langston has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Murray lands an elbow inside.
Murray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Langston's defenses.
Murray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Langston wants to get back to striking at distance but Murray won't allow it.
Murray misses with an elbow strike.
Langston is looking to break free of the clinch but Murray has double underhooks.
Langston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Langston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Langston.
Langston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murray scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Murray.
Langston tries to break the clinch but Murray is controlling the position.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.
Murray lands a shot to the body.
Langston tries to break the clinch but Murray is controlling the position.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Langston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Langston.
Langston is trying to break the clinch but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Murray prevents Langston from breaking the clinch.
Murray lands an elbow inside.
Murray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Langston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murray connects with a knee to the head.
Murray lands a nice elbow.
Murray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Langston tries to break the clinch but Murray is controlling the position.
Langston blocks the elbow strike.
Murray lands with a short shot to the head.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray missing with knees to the body.
Murray tries a knee to the head but Langston blocks it.
Murray lands a damaging elbow.
Langston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Langston is trying to break free.
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.
Langston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murray tries to land knees in the clinch but Langston avoids the damage to the body.
Murray prevents Langston from breaking the clinch.
Langston is looking to break free of the clinch but Murray has double underhooks.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Langston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murray misses with a knee to the head.
Langston is trying to break free.
Langston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murray prevents Langston from breaking the clinch.
Langston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murray connects with a knee to the head.
Langston avoiding damage as Murray throws knees to the body.
Murray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Murray unloads a knee to the mid-section. Langston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Langston is looking to break free of the clinch but Murray has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Langston.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Langston.
Murray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Langston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murray throws and low kick but Langston moves out of range easily.
Murray works Langston's body with a nice hook.
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 Hank Langston.
I think Langston 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hank Langston!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Addams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Huecias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Addams comes to the cage accompanied by Addams Family Theme Song. Igor Addams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Huecias's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Addams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Huecias!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huecias takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Addams misses the shot to the body.
Addams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Addams misses with a few strikes there.
Huecias walks into a jab.
It looks like Tony Huecias has been cut.
Addams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huecias.
Addams scores with a hook to the body. Huecias takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Huecias looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Addams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Addams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Huecias looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Addams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huecias.
Huecias dodges the punch combination from Addams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams misses the shot to the body.
Addams drops Huecias with a nice combination! Addams dives into Huecias's guard, looking to finish!
Huecias is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Addams stands and throws Huecias's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Huecias is still in real trouble! Can Addams finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams lands some shots froms side control.
Addams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Huecias on the ground.
A big shot lands for Addams! That's hurt Huecias! Will he recover? Addams fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Addams!
Igor Addams is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svenson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Indestructible. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Svenson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux moves out of range of the strikes.
Dux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dux swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Dux seems unphased.
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Silva clinches.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Dux takes a shot to the head.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Dux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dux manages to break the clinch.
Dux walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Silva drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dux swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Silva's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Beast Baker!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Peter Parker has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Parker throws a head kick that half lands.
A good leg kick by Baker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Baker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Parker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baker lands in his opponent's guard.
Baker trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Parker looking for a guillotine here but Baker defends easily.
Parker is breathing heavily.
Baker advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is trying to improve his position.
Baker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Parker, who protects the arm well.
Parker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Parker wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
Baker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Parker wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Baker is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Baker feints and then cracks Parker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parker down.
Parker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baker.
Parker blocks a head kick by Baker.
Parker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheers as Baker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parker doesn't seem phased though.
Baker is looking to slow Parker down with leg kicks.
Baker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baker lands the left hand.
Baker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parker is out of range.
Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baker looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Baker works the jab nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baker scores with a takedown into Parker's guard.
Baker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Parker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Baker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Parker wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker wants to get back to full guard but Baker has passed into side control.
Baker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Parker is looking to get to half guard.
Baker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parker is looking to escape.
Parker throwing hammer fists to the chest of Baker. What's that going to do exactly?
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.
Parker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Baker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parker is looking to escape.
Parker is trying desperately to improve position.
Baker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baker has hold of Parker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Parker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Baker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Parker'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.
Parker wants to clinch but Baker slips to the side
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Baker.
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!
Baker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Parker to the mat! Parker manages to get full guard.
Baker wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Baker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baker is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baker passes into half guard.
Baker slows the pace down in half guard.
Parker is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Baker pulls his head out easily.
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working.
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.
Parker is looking to improve his position.
Parker has a hand on Baker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Baker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Baker with good strikes from the mount here!
Parker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Baker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Baker landing shots from mount.
Parker is trying desperately to improve position.
Baker wants to control the pace but Parker is squirming around nicely.
Baker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Parker is surviving well by controlling Baker's body position as best he can.
Baker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Parker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Parker is looking for a sweep. Baker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parker is pressing down on Baker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Baker won't allow Parker to sweep him here.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker landing with the ground and pound.
Parker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Parker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Baker escapes and throws Parker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Parker is trying to improve his position.
Parker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Parker'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.
Baker throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Baker throws a one two combo.
Peter Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Baker connects with a single shot there.
Peter Parker's cut is getting worse.
Baker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parker's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker throws a lazy head kick
and Parker counters with a left and a right that stings Baker.
Baker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Parker closes the distance and clinches up with Baker, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes Baker against the cage but Baker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Parker misses
and Baker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Parker's knee momentarily.
Parker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Parker blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baker.
Good leg kick by Baker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Parker with a poor takedown
and Baker counters with a two punch combo.
Parker scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick by Parker misses
and Baker counters with a left to the body.
Baker avoids the head kick by Parker.
Baker looks to land a body kick but Parker moved away.
Parker tries to clinch
and Baker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Parker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Parker won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker is looking for a sweep.
Baker is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Parker!
Baker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Parker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Baker lands a nice shot to the head.
Parker is working to get back to half guard.
Baker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Baker.
Baker controlling his opponent.
Baker lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker really wants to buck Baker off and get back to his feet.
Baker tries to control but Parker wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Baker.
Parker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Parker is looking for a sweep. Baker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parker has a hand on Baker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Baker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Baker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parker is looking to escape.
Beast Baker has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baker landing punches.
Baker tries to control but Parker wriggling away.
Parker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Baker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Baker really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Parker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baker off to one side.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parker blocks a head kick by Baker.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parker wants to clinch
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the cage.
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick
so Baker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Parker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parker striking off his back but it's not causing Baker any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parker is striking but Baker is not phased and passes to half guard.
Parker is not content to let Baker control the position.
Parker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parker's calf.
Parker slips a jab from Baker.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baker swivels and escapes.
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.
Baker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parker moves out of range of the body kick.
Parker scores with the left hand. Baker knows he should have avoided that one.
Parker misses with a head kick.
Baker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baker showed some decent athleticism there.
Parker pushes Baker off looking to stand but Baker dives back in and keeps control.
Parker trying to get back to full guard but Baker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Parker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Parker tries to buck Baker off but he can't manage it.
Baker prevents Parker from getting the reversal.
Baker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Parker is trying to escape the mount.
Baker wants to control the pace but Parker is squirming around nicely.
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.
Baker prevents Parker from getting the reversal.
Baker lands a big elbow.
Parker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Baker.
Parker regains half guard.
Parker tries to roll over but Baker keeps him under control.
Baker is pressing down on Parker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Parker is holding on for now.
Parker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Parker wants to sweep here but Baker controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Baker dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Peter Parker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Parker throws a sloppy head kick
and Baker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Baker blocks a head kick by Parker.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Baker shoots in and bounces Parker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Parker is striking but Baker is not phased and passes to half guard.
Baker working over Parker with some ground and pound. Parker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Parker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baker trying to control from half guard but Parker is working away.
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.
Baker trying to control the pace.
Parker wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Baker jumps into side control!
Parker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Parker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Parker has a hand on Baker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Baker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Parker is working to get back to half guard.
Parker taking shots to the head.
Parker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Parker throwing hammer fists to the chest of Baker. What's that going to do exactly?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Parker hang on?
Baker lands a big elbow.
Baker lands a big elbow.
Parker regains half guard.
Baker working the head and body with strikes.
Baker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Parker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Parker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parker trying to get back to full guard but Baker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baker landing strikes, looking to finish!
Parker is squirming around, avoiding Baker's attempts to control the action.
Parker is looking to get to half guard.
Baker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Peter Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parker working to try and regain half guard.
Baker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Parker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Baker lands a big elbow.
Parker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Parker is in all sorts of trouble here.
You get the feeling that Parker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Baker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Beast Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parker is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beast Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beast Baker!
Beast Baker is the new light heavyweight champion!
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