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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chip Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geronimo Malkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chip Stevens has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chip Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geronimo Malkind!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malkind shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Malkind showed some decent athleticism there.
Malkind is looking for a kimura here.
Malkind is trying to control. Stevens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Malkind uses his free foot to push down on Stevens's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stevens.
Malkind with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Stevens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malkind on the ground.
Malkind is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stevens can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malkind prevents Stevens from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkind has hold of Stevens's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stevens manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Malkind takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stevens swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Stevens bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malkind manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Malkind trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malkind is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stevens has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Malkind moves to the back position.
Malkind tries to keep control of the position but Stevens is staying busy.
Stevens is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Malkind gets his way!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Good control from Malkind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkind looking to break Stevens's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stevens remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Malkind will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Malkind is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stevens has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Malkind looking for the choke but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens tries to break free.
Malkind has his arm under Stevens's chin here. Game over son! Malkind squeezes tightly and Stevens is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Geronimo Malkind!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Wahlburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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171 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paulie Wahlburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julius Gable!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wahlburg moves into the clinch.
Wahlburg leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gable goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wahlburg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wahlburg missing with knees to the body.
Wahlburg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gable is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Wahlburg to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable trying to land knees to the body.
Wahlburg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gable.
Wahlburg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gable or not.
Gable blocks an elbow strike from Wahlburg.
Wahlburg throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable tries for a takedown but Wahlburg manages to get underhooks.
Wahlburg avoiding damage.
Wahlburg seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Wahlburg wants a takedown.
Wahlburg pushes Gable back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gable taking a breather.
Gable tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gable tries to score a body lock takedown but Wahlburg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paulie Wahlburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Gable.
Gable managing to block the knees to the body from Wahlburg.
Wahlburg is pressed up against the cage. Gable has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wahlburg down to the mat. Wahlburg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gable wants to clinch
and Wahlburg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gable won't be happy with that.
Wahlburg decides to stand back up. Wahlburg steps back and let's Gable get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahlburg doesn't manage to clinch there - Gable circles away.
Gable lands a jab to the head.
Gable is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wahlburg tries to clinch
and Gable counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gable is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlburg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gable looks gassed!
Gable wants to control but Wahlburg is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable in the domination position with Wahlburg hanging on.
Gable prevents Wahlburg from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wahlburg can't do much from the bottom here.
Wahlburg is trying to buck Gable off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Wahlburg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gable tries to clinch but Wahlburg moves away
and Wahlburg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wahlburg escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gable with a poor takedown
and Wahlburg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wahlburg.
Gable works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wahlburg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wahlburg wants to stand but Gable is controlling the position.
Gable is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahlburg wriggles free and stands up.
Wahlburg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wahlburg clinches up with Gable and pushes him back against the cage.
Wahlburg connects with a knee to the head.
Wahlburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wahlburg stalling in the clinch.
Wahlburg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wahlburg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Wahlburg.
Wahlburg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wahlburg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gable lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wahlburg landing knees to the body.
Wahlburg leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wahlburg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable blocks the elbow strike.
Wahlburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wahlburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gable swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wahlburg tries to clinch up.
Wahlburg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wahlburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Gable swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wahlburg moves into the clinch successfully.
Wahlburg tries a knee to the head but Gable blocks it.
Wahlburg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gable's defenses.
Wahlburg lands an elbow just above Gable 's eye.
Gable managing to block the knees to the body from Wahlburg.
Wahlburg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wahlburg just leaning against Gable, taking a breather.
Wahlburg manages to break the clinch.
Wahlburg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like Wahlburg is going to stand back up.
Wahlburg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Wahlburg dominated that second round.
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!
Wahlburg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wahlburg swings around for an armbar but Gable sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wahlburg's guard.
Wahlburg wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gable manages to pass to side control.
Gable is trying to control the action in half guard but Wahlburg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gable takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahlburg makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wahlburg forces Gable back against the cage and clinches.
Wahlburg has Gable pushed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wahlburg.
Wahlburg stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahlburg manages to break the clinch.
Wahlburg moves into the clinch.
Wahlburg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wahlburg is pushing Gable up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gable managing to block the knees to the body from Wahlburg.
Wahlburg throws an elbow but it misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wahlburg landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahlburg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wahlburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wahlburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Gable swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wahlburg wants to clinch up but Gable keeps it at a distance.
Wahlburg has Gable up against the cage in a clinch.
Gable being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paulie Wahlburg.
Wahlburg gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gable managing to block the knees to the body from Wahlburg.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wahlburg scores a nice knee to the body.
Wahlburg tries a knee to the head but Gable blocks it.
Wahlburg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wahlburg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Julius Gable has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wahlburg gets control of Gable's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wahlburg will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Wahlburg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wahlburg 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Wahlburg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Fischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Hosking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hosking is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War Machine. Vincent Hosking looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spencer Fischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Hosking!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fischer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hosking looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hosking keeps the fight on the outside.
Hosking clinches.
Fischer prevents the takedown attempt.
Hosking breaks the clinch.
Fischer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hosking swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fischer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fischer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fischer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hosking has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fischer is working to tighten is grip on Hosking's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hosking has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fischer is really squeezing tight and eventually Hosking passes out! Fischer breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Spencer Fischer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bad Sam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dye Tryin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tryin has chosen On the way home as his entrance music. Dye Tryin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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178 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bad Sam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dye Tryin!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sam slips a jab and a cross from Tryin.
Tryin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sam slips a jab from Tryin.
Tryin wants to clinch.
Tryin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sam misses with a few strikes there.
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sam throws an overhand right that lands on Tryin's shoulder, as Tryin tries to avoid the shot.
Tryin misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Tryin.
Sam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tryin on the side of the head.
Dye Tryin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tryin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sam throws a right hand that Tryin ducks under and follows up with a left that Tryin also avoids with ease.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sam.
Tryin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tryin wants to control but Sam postures up.
Sam advances to full mount.
Sam thowing shots but they're missing.
Sam punching from mount but Tryin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tryin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sam 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sam tries to control but Tryin wriggling away.
Tryin can't escape the position.
Sam looking to control but Tryin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sam moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tryin has worked his arm free - good work by Tryin!
Sam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tryin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sam's guard! Nice work there by Tryin!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sam is trying to control the position but Tryin postures up.
Sam had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tryin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sam Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tryin's back instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tryin trying to control the action but Sam just sinks the hooks in.
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.
Tryin fending off the submission attempt from Sam.
Tryin wants to control his opponent's hands but Sam gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sam misses with an elbow to the head.
Tryin tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Sam dominated that round.
That's time! Sam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tryin moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.
Tryin tries to clinch but Sam moves out of range.
Tryin is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Tryin.
Tryin tries to clinch but Sam moves out of range.
A jab from Tryin misses.
Tryin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sam.
Tryin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tryin wants to land a leg kick but Sam is out of range.
Tryin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tryin is trying to maintain the position but Sam is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam trying to pass the guard but Tryin defending well.
Sam throws a strike but Tryin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tryin pulls Sam in close to prevent any damage.
Sam postures up.
Tryin pulls Sam in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Sam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tryin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tryin looking to control.
Sam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tryin has his hands on Sam's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sam postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tryin scores with a jab to the body.
Sam misses the shot to the body.
Sam takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tryin misses with a series of wild punches.
Sam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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.
Tryin wants to clinch.
Tryin throws a lazy right hand but Sam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tryin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tryin throws a leg kick but Sam moved away.
Dye Tryin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sam misses with the combination.
Tryin darts in trying to clinch
and Sam counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sam.
Sam trying to control but Tryin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Sam dominated that second round.
That's time! Sam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tryin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tryin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sam has time to react.
Sam misses with a hook. Tryin ducked under it nicely.
Bad Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tryin lands a jab to Sam's midsection.
Sam slips under a jab from Tryin.
Sam shoots in but no luck this time.
Sam throws a one two combo.
It looks like Dye Tryin has been cut.
Sam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tryin circles away quickly and effectively.
Sam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tryin wants to clinch.
Tryin misses with a double jab
and Sam counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam shoots in and bounces Tryin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tryin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sam trying to control but Tryin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sam preventing the sweep.
Sam drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tryin dives on top into guard.
Sam keeping moving, preventing Tryin from controlling successfully.
Tryin sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tryin throws a strike but Sam rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tryin has Sam pulled in close to control his posture.
Sam advances position into side control!
Sam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dye Tryin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sam looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tryin is avoiding damage well.
Sam misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sam working away.
Bad Sam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tryin wants to get back to his feet but Sam drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bad Sam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sam 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bad Sam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Valasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julen Pandiani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tito Valasquez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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174 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tito Valasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julen Pandiani!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valasquez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pandiani uses from the top position.
Valasquez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Valasquez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Valasquez 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.
Pandiani stopping the sweep attempt from Valasquez.
Valasquez lands a decent punch to the body there.
Pandiani wants to get up but he can't break Valasquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pandiani trying to control the position from guard on top but Valasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valasquez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Valasquez unloading with bombs!
Valasquez with good strikes from the mount here!
Pandiani is trying to escape the mount.
Pandiani tries to hold on but Valasquez pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandiani is squirming around, avoiding Valasquez's attempts to control the action.
Valasquez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pandiani is on top in guard.
Pandiani won't allow Valasquez to sweep him here.
Pandiani would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Valasquez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pandiani is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Valasquez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pandiani's back instead.
Valasquez is not going to allow Pandiani to sit and survive in this position.
Valasquez missing with strikes from the back.
Valasquez is working the ground and pound. Can Pandiani escape?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valasquez lands a shot to the body.
Valasquez gets his hands free as Pandiani looks to control.
Valasquez is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Valasquez gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Valasquez gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Valasquez apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Valasquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pandiani tries to avoid it but Valasquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pandiani to the ground. Pandiani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valasquez is breathing heavily.
Valasquez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Valasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pandiani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valasquez is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pandiani is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pandiani looking to control.
Pandiani manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Valasquez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandiani trying to control the position.
Pandiani will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Valasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pandiani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pandiani pushes Valasquez off and gets back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valasquez.
Pandiani shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Valasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Valasquez, not yet.
Pandiani slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Valasquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pandiani is looking to take a break and control but Valasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valasquez tries to improve position but can't.
Pandiani has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tito Valasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valasquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pandiani counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Valasquez!
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!
Pandiani with shots to the head and body - Valasquez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pandiani with good strikes from the mount here!
Valasquez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Pandiani looking to control but Valasquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pandiani avoids the attempt from Valasquez to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valasquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julen Pandiani will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pandiani lands a high kick!
Pandiani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pandiani circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pandiani counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pandiani.
Valasquez working for submissions but it's allowed Pandiani to get to half guard.
Valasquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pandiani tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Valasquez wants to control but Pandiani is keeping busy.
Valasquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valasquez trying to control from the bottom.
Valasquez is looking for a sweep. Pandiani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valasquez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pandiani jumps into side control!
Pandiani tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pandiani has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pandiani clinches.
Pandiani connects with a knee to the head.
Pandiani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Pandiani.
Pandiani scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valasquez throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Valasquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pandiani wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valasquez trying his best to control but Pandiani has mounted him.
Pandiani lands a nice shot to the head.
Valasquez is trying to escape the mount.
Pandiani can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valasquez is looking to escape.
Valasquez wants to hold on but Pandiani pushes him away.
Valasquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pandiani blocks Valasquez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Pandiani avoids the attempt from Valasquez to control.
Valasquez is squirming around, avoiding Pandiani's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandiani breaks from Valasquez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Valasquez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Pandiani with the ground and pound from mount.
Pandiani pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pandiani trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valasquez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valasquez tries to get out of the position.
Pandiani looking to control and managing it successfully.
Valasquez wants to control but Pandiani is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valasquez can't escape the position.
Pandiani controlling from the full mount.
Pandiani wants to control the pace but Valasquez is squirming around nicely.
Valasquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pandiani thows a huge punch but Valasquez dodges it nicely.
Valasquez tries to get to full guard but Pandiani has control of the leg.
Valasquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valasquez wants to improve his position but Pandiani is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julen Pandiani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Valasquez tries to keep at a distance but Pandiani has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pandiani leaning his opponent against the cage.
Valasquez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pandiani.
Pandiani lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pandiani creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valasquez's defenses.
Pandiani landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pandiani scores a nice knee to the body.
Valasquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valasquez is working for takedown but Pandiani is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Valasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandiani landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pandiani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pandiani rushes Valasquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valasquez is working for takedown but Pandiani is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pandiani breaks the clinch.
Pandiani rushes Valasquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pandiani lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandiani lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pandiani takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Valasquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pandiani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pandiani gets a clinch.
Pandiani breaks the clinch.
Pandiani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valasquez fails with the takedown
and Pandiani counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Valasquez's guard now.
Valasquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valasquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pandiani.
Pandiani controls from within his opponent's guard.
Valasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandiani advances position into side control!
Valasquez is trying to work for a sweep but Pandiani has mounted him!
Valasquez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Valasquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pandiani is working away from the top position though.
Pandiani wants to pass the guard but Valasquez is defending well.
Pandiani tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Valasquez.
Valasquez is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valasquez is working hard here to advance position.
Pandiani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Pandiani connects with a nice short shot to Valasquez's temple.
Pandiani tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Valasquez fails with the takedown
and Pandiani counters by moving into the clinch.
Valasquez tries for a takedown but Pandiani manages to get underhooks.
Pandiani'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.
Valasquez has Pandiani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pandiani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Valasquez wants a takedown.
Pandiani using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pandiani pulls guard successfully.
Pandiani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valasquez is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandiani manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Valasquez is squirming around, avoiding Pandiani's attempts to control the action.
Julen Pandiani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valasquez taking shots to the head.
Valasquez is looking to improve his position but Pandiani isn't that keen on the idea.
Pandiani jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Valasquez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Valasquez is looking to regain half guard here but Pandiani keeps moving and retains side control.
Tito Valasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pandiani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valasquez keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julen Pandiani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pandiani 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julen Pandiani!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakuna Matata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakuna Matata!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Matata circles away.
White shoots in for a double leg but Matata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Matata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
White changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matata decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in White's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is looking for a triangle but Matata pushes his legs off easily.
Matata thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matata is pushing down on White's leg trying to pass to half guard. White is fighting to maintain full guard but Matata has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matata is looking for a kimura here.
White wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White is working hard here to advance position.
Matata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.
Matata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to improve his position.
Matata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.
Matata looks gassed!
Matata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matata is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
White is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Matata pulls his head out easily.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matata seems to be looking for submissions.
White gets back to full guard.
Matata is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
White striking off his back but it's not causing Matata any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matata has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing White to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Matata is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - White pulls down on the head and he's put Matata to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyler White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Boland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Alvarez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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174 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie Boland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Boland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Boland. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Boland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvarez has hold of Boland's hands but Boland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boland throwing shots but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Boland thows a huge punch but Alvarez dodges it nicely.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.
Boland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Boland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alvarez!
Boland unloading with bombs!
Boland landing strikes from the mount and Alvarez is in trouble!
Alvarez is in a horrible position here. Boland smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Boland content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez can't escape the position.
Alvarez is bucking up trying to escape but Boland cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alvarez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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!
Alvarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boland.
Boland lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boland trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boland is nestled in close to Alvarez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boland trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boland is looking to stall here but Alvarez recovers full guard.
Alvarez has his foot on Boland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boland works his way back into a safe position though.
Boland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Boland dominated that round.
That's time! Boland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boland.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boland.
Boland throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boland working away.
Ronnie Boland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez defending against the ground and pound.
Boland wants to stand but Alvarez has his arm trapped.
Alvarez is trying to control Boland's posture but Boland avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Boland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.
Alvarez taking a bit of punishment here - Boland scoring with strikes.
Boland wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Boland working the head with strikes.
Boland in side control, throwing shots but Alvarez defends.
Boland scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boland is chipping away with strikes.
Alvarez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boland is stalling here. Alvarez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boland seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alvarez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Alvarez is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Boland looks calm but he's in trouble here. Alvarez gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Boland is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Alvarez lets go of the hold and Boland can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Alvarez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mick Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dundee comes to the cage accompanied by corocadile dundee song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rourke's choice of entrance music: Rolling Stones - Paint it black. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Dundee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikko Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dundee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rourke but Rourke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dundee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rourke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dundee gets to his feet - Rourke follows without any prompting.
Dundee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rourke tries to avoid it but Dundee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rourke to the ground. Rourke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dundee shoots in but Rourke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Dundee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dundee misses with a takedown attempt - Rourke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rourke gets a takedown into half guard.
Rourke trying to mount his opponent but Dundee defends it.
Rourke passes into side control, despite Dundee's attempt to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rourke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rourke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rourke decides to stand and escape the position.
Rourke clinches with his opponent.
Rourke slowing the pace effectively.
Rourke has a couple of punches blocked by Dundee.
Rourke trying to land knees to the body.
Dundee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rourke just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rourke prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke goes for a takedown attempt but Dundee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rourke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rourke prevents the takedown attempt.
Rourke gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rourke wants to stand up but Dundee is controlling the position.
Dundee throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Rourke manages to pass to side control.
Rourke wants to control but Dundee is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee regains half guard.
Dundee wants to improve his position but Rourke is controlling well.
Rourke wants to stand up but Dundee has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dundee misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dundee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dundee tries to roll over but Rourke keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dundee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dundee has an active guard here but Rourke has managed to pass into half guard.
Dundee is breathing heavily.
Dundee is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rourke pulls his head out easily.
Rourke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dundee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rourke is trying to control. Dundee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Rourke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rourke moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rourke.
Rourke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rourke with a knee to the head.
Rourke stalls.
Rourke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Rourke as Dundee shoots in.
Rourke misses with a double jab.
Dundee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rourke closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Rourke.
Rourke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dundee pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke moves into the clinch.
Rourke taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rourke throws a punch but it's blocked by Dundee.
Rourke has a couple of punches blocked by Dundee.
Rourke lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dundee wants to get back to full guard but Rourke has passed into side control.
Rourke prevents Dundee from getting the reversal.
Rourke wants to control the pace but Dundee is squirming around nicely.
Rourke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Dundee is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rourke trying to control but Dundee is having none of it.
Rourke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dundee working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke tries to control but Dundee wriggling away.
Dundee tries to lock up and control but Rourke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rourke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dundee is looking to escape.
Dundee tries to hold on but Rourke postures up.
Rourke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rourke content just to control the position here.
That's four 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.
Dundee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dundee swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dundee tries to hold on but Rourke postures up.
Rourke looking for a guillotine from mount but Dundee is having none of it.
Dundee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Rourke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rourke moves into the clinch successfully.
Dundee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rourke lands a hook that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rourke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rourke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rourke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dundee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rourke unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dundee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Rourke.
Rourke wants a takedown but no success here.
Mick Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Rourke.
Dundee prevents the takedown attempt.
Rourke has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dundee is trying to keep an underhook but Rourke manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dundee is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rourke pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dundee wants to improve his position but Rourke is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke slows the pace down in half guard.
Rourke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dundee with the active half guard here but Rourke passes nicely into side control.
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.
You can see the frustration on Dundee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dundee being controlled for a moment.
Mick Dundee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rourke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dundee keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rourke is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dundee is trying to escape the mount.
Rourke wants to finish this one by submission but Dundee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rourke.
Dundee wants to hold on but Rourke pushes him away.
Rourke controlling the pace for now.
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.
Rourke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dundee is looking to get to half guard.
Mikko Rourke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rourke controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rourke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dundee is surviving well by controlling Rourke's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikko Rourke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rourke 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Rourke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Elsom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zero has chosen José the Bronx Rican - Spittin' Narcicism as his entrance music. Max Zero will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocky Elsom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Zero!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elsom tries to avoid it but Zero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elsom to the ground. Elsom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Elsom scores a takedown into full mount!
Zero is looking to improve his position but Elsom isn't that keen on the idea.
Zero tries to hold on but Elsom postures up.
Elsom looking to control but Zero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Elsom is breathing heavily.
Zero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero gets back to half guard.
Elsom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zero on the ground.
Zero controlling the position for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zero uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Elsom avoids the head kick by Zero.
Good leg kick by Zero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zero closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero breaks from the clinch.
Zero rushes Elsom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zero drags the fight down to the ground.
Zero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Elsom trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Zero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zero working Elsom over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero is trying for a kimura here. Elsom looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zero wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Zero!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Battery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Pullo (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 super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Battery!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Pullo!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battery gets a clinch.
Battery lands an elbow that stopped Pullo in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Titus Pullo has been cut.
Pullo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pullo has a couple of punches blocked by Battery.
Battery gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Battery lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pullo controlling the action here for a moment.
Pullo wants to stall.
Pullo is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Battery blocking some punches.
Pullo working aggressively here.
Pullo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Battery lands an elbow inside that Pullo shrugs off.
Battery lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pullo looks gassed!
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Nice elbow from Battery.
Battery landing knees to the head.
Battery has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Pullo goes down! Battery dives on top of him - Pullo manages to get guard.
Pullo is rocked!
That has opened up Titus Pullo's cut even more.
Battery pushing down on Pullo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pullo is still in real trouble! Can Battery finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battery is trying to control the action in half guard but Pullo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pullo seems to have recovered his senses.
Battery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Battery decides to stand up.
Battery tries to clinch there but Pullo circles away.
Pullo is looking to clinch but Battery is avoiding it.
Battery moves into the clinch.
Battery connects with a knee to the head.
Pullo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Battery has him pressed against the cage.
Battery lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battery lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Battery using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Battery lands a nice knee to the body.
Battery lands an elbow inside.
Battery lands an elbow that stopped Pullo in his tracks for a moment.
Battery lands an elbow just above Pullo 's eye.
Battery lands a knee to the body.
Pullo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Battery connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pullo's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battery lands an elbow that stopped Pullo in his tracks for a moment.
Battery lands a nice elbow.
Battery gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Titus Pullo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Battery lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Battery.
Pullo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Battery lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Battery lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pullo takes an elbow to the temple.
Battery connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pullo's face.
Pullo takes an elbow to the temple.
Pullo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pullo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Battery.
Pullo trying to stall but Battery improves his position.
Pullo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Battery has him pressed against the cage.
Pullo takes an elbow to the temple.
Battery gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Battery.
Battery lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Battery scores a nice knee to the body.
Pullo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Battery lands an elbow just above Pullo 's eye.
Battery lands an elbow inside that Pullo shrugs off.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Battery as Pullo tries to tie him up.
Battery lands a damaging elbow.
Battery lands an elbow inside.
Pullo can't break the clinch.
Battery lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battery.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Battery as Pullo tries to tie him up.
Battery lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pullo trying to control the position but instead, Battery has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pullo into the cage.
Battery lands a nice elbow.
Battery lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice elbow from Battery.
Pullo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pullo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pullo takes an elbow to the temple.
Battery lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Battery lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Battery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Pullo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pullo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Battery is looking to clinch but Pullo is avoiding it.
Battery forces Pullo back against the cage and clinches.
Pullo is looking to break free of the clinch but Battery has double underhooks.
Battery lands a knee to the head.
Pullo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battery lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battery.
Pullo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pullo misses with a punch on the inside.
Battery lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pullo takes an elbow to the temple.
Battery lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Battery landing knees to the body.
Battery lands an elbow inside.
Battery landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pullo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Battery lands a damaging elbow.
Battery lands an elbow inside.
Battery prevents Pullo from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Battery as Pullo tries to tie him up.
Battery lands an elbow inside.
Pullo misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Battery.
Battery lands a nice knee to the body.
Battery lands an elbow just above Pullo 's eye.
Pullo is trying to break the clinch but Battery has him pressed against the cage.
Pullo is trying to break the clinch but Battery has him pressed against the cage.
Pullo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battery gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Battery scores a nice knee to the body.
Pullo throws a punch but it's blocked by Battery.
Battery connects with a knee to the head.
Pullo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Battery lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pullo wants to get back to striking at distance but Battery won't allow it.
Battery lands a nice elbow.
Battery with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Battery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pullo can do to turn this around?
Battery blocks an uppercut.
Battery lands a nice elbow.
Battery lands a damaging elbow.
Pullo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Battery lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Battery connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pullo's face.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Battery landing knees to the body.
Battery comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Battery as Pullo tries to tie him up.
Battery blocking some punches.
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.
Pullo working aggressively here.
Battery landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maximus Battery has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Battery creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pullo's defenses.
Pullo tries to break the clinch but Battery is controlling the position.
Battery with a knee to the head.
Battery landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Battery landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pullo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Battery lands an elbow that stopped Pullo in his tracks for a moment.
Battery lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pullo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battery creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pullo's defenses.
Pullo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Battery connects with a knee to the head.
Battery misses with a knee strike.
Battery lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Battery tries to land a knee to the head but Pullo blocks with his arms.
Battery connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pullo's face.
Pullo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Battery connects with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Battery just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pullo's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Battery lands a knee to the head.
Pullo looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battery lands an elbow just above Pullo 's eye.
Pullo wants to break free but Battery has control.
Pullo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Battery pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Battery lands a damaging elbow.
Pullo is struggling to control the position.
Pullo manages to break the clinch.
Battery has Pullo up against the cage in a clinch.
Battery lands an elbow inside.
Pullo can't break the clinch.
Battery landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Battery lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pullo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Battery scores a nice knee to the body.
Pullo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battery scores a nice knee to the body.
Pullo working aggressively here.
Battery lands a knee to the body.
Battery lands an elbow inside that Pullo shrugs off.
Pullo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Battery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullo pushes Battery back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Battery landing knees to the body.
Battery lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Battery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battery lands a nice elbow.
Battery landing knees to the head.
Pullo is trying to maintain a safe position but Battery gets an underhook and turns Pullo into the cage.
Nice elbow from Battery.
Pullo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battery scores with a knee to the head.
Battery lands a nice elbow.
Pullo is trying to stall.
Battery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battery lands a knee to the body.
Pullo takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Pullo fails to land.
Battery landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Battery landing knees to the body.
Pullo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battery lands a knee to the body.
Battery takes a shot to the head.
Pullo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pullo wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Battery dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titus Pullo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Battery doesn't manage to clinch there - Pullo circles away.
Battery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pullo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Battery tries to clinch up but Pullo circles away and keeps his distance.
Battery gets a clinch.
Battery creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pullo's defenses.
Battery lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Battery.
Battery blocking some punches.
Battery connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pullo's face.
Nice elbow from Battery.
Battery blocks an uppercut.
Battery creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pullo's defenses.
Battery comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Battery lands a nice elbow.
Pullo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Battery landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Battery.
Pullo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Battery lands a damaging elbow.
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Battery connects with a knee to the head.
Battery lands a nice knee to the body.
Battery landing knees to the head.
Pullo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Battery is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullo can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Battery.
Pullo takes an elbow to the temple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Battery.
Pullo throws a punch but it's blocked by Battery.
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pullo lands with a light punch inside.
Battery connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pullo's face.
Pullo working aggressively here.
Pullo is trying to break free.
Battery scores a nice knee to the body.
Pullo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Battery lands an elbow inside.
Battery connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pullo's face.
Pullo working aggressively here.
Battery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pullo is looking to control Battery's arms but Battery gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pullo has his back to the cage.
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pullo swings wildly with an uppercut but Battery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battery lands an elbow that stopped Pullo in his tracks for a moment.
Battery lands a damaging elbow.
Pullo swings wildly with an uppercut but Battery uses good head movement to avoid 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.
Pullo takes an elbow to the temple.
Battery prevents Pullo from breaking the clinch.
Battery lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Battery.
Pullo avoids a wild elbow strike from Battery.
Pullo wants to get back to striking at distance but Battery won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Battery.
Battery landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Battery.
Battery lands an elbow inside.
Battery lands a nice knee to the body.
Pullo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Battery.
Battery landing knees to the head.
Pullo tries to break the clinch but Battery is controlling the position.
Battery lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Battery gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Battery comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Battery.
Battery lands a knee to the head.
Battery landing knees to the body.
Pullo swings wildly with an uppercut but Battery uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Pullo fails to land.
Pullo takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battery scores a nice knee to the body.
Battery gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pullo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battery prevents Pullo from breaking the clinch.
Battery lands an elbow inside.
Pullo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Battery scores a nice knee to the body.
Battery prevents Pullo from breaking the clinch.
Battery creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pullo's defenses.
Battery blocking some punches.
Battery gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Battery blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Battery.
Pullo is trying to break the clinch but Battery has him pressed against the cage.
Pullo can't break the clinch.
Pullo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Battery landing knees to the head.
Battery landing knees to the body.
Battery misses with an elbow strike.
Battery lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pullo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Battery closes the distance and pushes Pullo back into the cage.
Battery lands an elbow inside that Pullo shrugs off.
Pullo is trying to maintain a safe position but Battery gets an underhook and turns Pullo into the cage.
Battery scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battery blocking some punches.
Battery landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Battery lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pullo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battery connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pullo fails to land.
Pullo working aggressively here.
Battery crunches a lovely knee into Pullo's ribcage.
Pullo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Battery as Pullo tries to tie him up.
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pullo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Battery is keeping busy.
Battery scores a nice knee to the body.
Battery keeps control of Pullo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Battery.
Battery tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Battery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Battery connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pullo's face.
Pullo trying to stall but Battery improves his position.
Battery scores a nice knee to the body.
Pullo is looking to control Battery's arms but Battery gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pullo has his back to the cage.
Battery landing knees to the head.
Pullo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battery gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pullo takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Battery clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Pullo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pullo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pullo has a takedown stuffed.
Pullo keeps the fight on the outside.
Battery moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Battery connects with a knee to the head.
Battery comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Battery lands a damaging elbow.
Battery lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Battery scores a nice knee to the body.
Pullo is trying to stall.
Battery lands an elbow just above Pullo 's eye.
Pullo has a couple of punches blocked by Battery.
Knees to the body from Battery.
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Battery lands an elbow inside.
A short uppercut from Pullo.
Battery lands an elbow that stopped Pullo in his tracks for a moment.
Battery lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pullo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Battery.
Battery with a knee to the head.
Pullo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullo takes an elbow to the temple.
Pullo tries to break the clinch but Battery is controlling the position.
Battery lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Battery.
Battery throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Battery landing knees to the body.
Battery pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Battery lands an elbow inside that Pullo shrugs off.
Battery keeps control of Pullo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Battery misses with a knee strike.
Battery connects with a knee to the head.
Pullo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pullo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pullo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Battery lands a nice knee to the body.
Battery lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pullo is trying to stall.
Battery keeps control of Pullo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pullo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pullo lands an uppercut.
Battery landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pullo avoiding damage as Battery throws knees to the body.
Pullo is trying to break the clinch but Battery has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Battery lands an elbow just above Pullo 's eye.
Battery with a knee to the head.
Pullo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pullo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Battery lands an elbow inside.
Battery lands an elbow that stopped Pullo in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Pullo fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pullo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Battery lands an elbow inside.
Battery lands a nice elbow.
Pullo misses with some punches.
Battery lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pullo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Battery wants to clinch up but Pullo keeps it at a distance.
Maximus Battery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pullo tries to close the distance and clinch but Battery swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pullo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Battery as he jumps to the side.
Battery moves into the clinch.
Battery landing knees to the head.
Battery connects with a knee to the head.
Pullo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Battery with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Battery crunches a lovely knee into Pullo's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Battery.
Pullo is looking to break free of the clinch but Battery has double underhooks.
Pullo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Battery has him pressed against the cage.
Battery gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Battery lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Battery with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Battery tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Battery scores with a knee to the head.
Pullo blocks an elbow strike.
Battery keeps control of Pullo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pullo can't break the clinch.
Battery lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Battery lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Battery connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pullo's face.
Battery prevents Pullo from breaking the clinch.
Pullo takes an elbow to the temple.
Battery lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Battery lands a nice knee to the body.
Pullo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Battery backwards.
Battery scores a nice knee to the body.
Pullo wants to break free but Battery has control.
Pullo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Battery lands a nice elbow.
Pullo takes an elbow to the temple.
Battery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pullo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Battery blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knees to the body from Battery.
Pullo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Battery comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Battery.
Battery blocks an uppercut.
Pullo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pullo wants to stall.
Battery lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Battery scores with a knee to the head.
Battery lands a nice elbow.
Battery lands an elbow inside that Pullo shrugs off.
Pullo takes an elbow to the temple.
Pullo scores with a shot to the side of Battery's head.
Battery lands a nice knee to the body.
Pullo is looking to control Battery's arms but Battery gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pullo has his back to the cage.
Battery lands a knee to the body.
Battery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Battery.
Pullo takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battery blocking some punches.
Battery connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pullo's face.
Battery scores a nice knee to the body.
Battery landing knees to the head.
Battery lands a nice knee to the body.
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Battery.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Battery had his way with Titus Pullo in that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Pullo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pullo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Battery swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Battery tries to clinch there but Pullo circles away.
Pullo shoots in but no luck this time.
Battery tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pullo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Battery moves into the clinch.
Battery lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Battery.
Battery with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battery.
Nice elbow from Battery.
Battery lands a knee to the head.
Pullo can't break the clinch.
Pullo takes an elbow to the temple.
Battery gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pullo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pullo lunges at Battery with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Battery's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Battery rushes Pullo and presses him up against the cage.
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.
Nice elbow from Battery.
Battery connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pullo's face.
Battery scores a nice knee to the body.
Battery creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pullo's defenses.
Pullo is trying to break the clinch but Battery has him pressed against the cage.
Pullo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pullo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battery lands a nice knee to the body.
Battery lands an elbow inside.
Pullo misses with the head strike.
Battery gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pullo trying to stall but Battery improves his position.
Pullo has had enough of the clinch but Battery keeps him there for the moment.
Pullo throws a head punch that misses.
Battery landing knees to the body.
Battery creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pullo's defenses.
Pullo is looking to break free of the clinch but Battery has double underhooks.
Battery landing knees to the head.
Pullo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battery scores with a knee to the head.
Pullo swings wildly with an uppercut but Battery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battery creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pullo's defenses.
Battery lands a nice elbow.
Battery lands an elbow inside that Pullo shrugs off.
Battery crunches a lovely knee into Pullo's ribcage.
Battery lands a nice knee to the body.
Pullo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Battery with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pullo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Battery has him pressed against the cage.
Pullo misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Battery.
Battery keeps control of Pullo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice elbow from Battery.
Nice elbow from Battery.
Battery landing knees to the body.
Pullo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battery lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Battery lands an elbow inside that Pullo shrugs off.
Pullo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Battery with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pullo breaks from the clinch.
Pullo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Battery drives through and clinches with Pullo against the cage.
Pullo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pullo dodges an elbow strike from Battery.
Knees to the body from Battery.
Pullo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Battery.
Pullo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Battery lands an elbow just above Pullo 's eye.
Pullo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pullo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pullo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Battery connects with a knee to the head.
Battery scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Battery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battery lands an elbow that stopped Pullo in his tracks for a moment.
Pullo controlling the action here for a moment.
Battery connects with a knee to the head.
Battery scores with a knee to the head.
Battery letting Pullo take a breather here.
Pullo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pullo has had enough of the clinch but Battery keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Battery.
Pullo tries to break the clinch but Battery is controlling the position.
Battery lands a damaging elbow.
Battery landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pullo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pullo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pullo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Battery moves into range and clinches up with Pullo.
Pullo tries to stall but Battery uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Battery lands an elbow inside.
Battery lands an elbow that stopped Pullo in his tracks for a moment.
Pullo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pullo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battery landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Battery has him pressed against the cage.
Battery prevents Pullo from breaking the clinch.
Battery landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Battery landing knees to the head.
Pullo can't break the clinch.
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Battery lands an elbow inside that Pullo shrugs off.
Battery blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pullo.
Battery landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pullo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battery lands an elbow just above Pullo 's eye.
Battery connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pullo's face.
Battery lands an elbow inside.
Battery blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Battery.
Pullo wants to break free but Battery has control.
Battery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pullo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pullo has a couple of punches blocked by Battery.
Battery unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pullo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pullo swings wildly with an uppercut but Battery uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Battery.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Battery as Pullo tries to tie him up.
Titus Pullo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees to the body from Battery.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Battery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Battery, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:44
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:44
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Battery!
Maximus Battery is the new super heavyweight champion!
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