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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Mama said Knock You Out. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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136 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luiz Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raul Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Sanchez fakes the leg kick and cracks Miller in the body.
Miller moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Miller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Miller manages to pull guard.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miller stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller tries to move to full mount but Sanchez actually manages to regain half guard.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Miller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
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.
Miller trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanchez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Miller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sanchez!
Miller working Sanchez over with strikes here.
Miller wants to take Sanchez's back here but Sanchez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
Miller goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sanchez turns into him and now he's in Miller's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Sanchez stays in close to Miller's body and controls the position.
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez wanted to stand there but Miller had control of the position.
Sanchez advances position into side control!
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.
A lull in the action here as Sanchez stalls from top position.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Sanchez misses with the ground and pound.
Miller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
Miller stops Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Miller dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Miller moves away
and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sanchez's guard.
Miller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanchez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sanchez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Miller's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller.
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sanchez!
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miller looking to ground and pound but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
Miller looking to secure an arm triangle but Sanchez defends it well.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanchez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Miller.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miller wants to finish this one by submission but Sanchez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller looking to finish with strikes here!
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Miller isn't that keen on the idea.
Miller goes for an armbar but Sanchez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sanchez.
Sanchez won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Miller dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Miller dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Luiz Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Miller moves away
and Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller looking for a takedown.
Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is working for takedown but Sanchez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Luiz Miller has been cut.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanchez trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanchez walks away with a smile on his face. Miller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Luiz Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
Sanchez throws a head kick that half lands.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez closes the distance but Miller moves to the side
and Miller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sanchez!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Miller controlling from mount.
Sanchez wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miller forces the positional change into back control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
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.
Sanchez just trying to survive but Miller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Raul Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Miller is staying active.
Luiz Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Miller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luiz Miller.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Angel Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dana o brian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angel Torres has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angel Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, dana o brian!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
o brian shoots in but no luck this time.
Torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from o brian.
Torres misses with a takedown
and o brian counters with a nice double leg into guard.
o brian wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
o brian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Torres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells o brian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Torres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
o brian trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
o brian wants to stand but Torres is controlling his posture from full guard.
o brian looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
o brian is trying to control the position but Torres postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
o brian is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Torres has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
o brian tries to pull guard but Torres won't allow it.
Torres is trying to work for a single leg takedown but o brian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from o brian.
o brian tries to pull guard but Torres holds him up against the cage and eventually o brian drops back down to his feet.
Angel Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dana o brian.
o brian gets control of Torres's arms and successfully pulls guard. o brian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Torres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres preventing the sweep.
o brian working a defensive guard 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.
o brian wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
o brian trying to strike off his back.
Torres passes into half guard.
o brian tries to kick Torres off but Torres keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
dana o brian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
o brian shoots and misses
so Torres counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
o brian has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Torres off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Torres.
o brian struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
o brian is trying to buck Torres off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, o brian has escaped the position, nice work there.
o brian sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
o brian wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Torres works his way into full mount!
o brian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
o brian is looking to get to half guard.
Torres is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, o brian has managed to escape the submission attempt.
o brian is working to get back to half guard.
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.
o brian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
o brian is trying to escape the mount.
o brian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Torres has control of o brian's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and o brian regains control of the situation pretty easily.
o brian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Torres dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
o brian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torres counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Torres.
o brian wants to get back to his feet but Torres passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres scoring with strikes to the body and head.
o brian is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Torres jumps into side control!
Angel Torres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
o brian tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
o brian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, o brian has escaped the position, nice work there.
o brian can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
o brian sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
o brian is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
o brian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torres is working away from the top position though.
o brian is trying to control but Torres manages to pass to mount!
Torres prevents o brian from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
o brian wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
o brian turns into Torres and is now in his guard.
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
o brian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but o brian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Torres is looking for a triangle but o brian pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
o brian advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Torres 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Torres!
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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 Julen Pandiani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julen Pandiani!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandiani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sam tests Pandiani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sam throws a right and a left that Pandiani avoids nicely.
Sam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pandiani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sam trying to move into half guard but instead Pandiani has managed to sweep!
Sam throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pandiani uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam wants to control but Pandiani postures up.
Pandiani is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sam's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam is trying to improve his position.
Sam is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pandiani's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pandiani not doing much here.
Pandiani tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pandiani with the ground and pound but Sam uses the opportunity to regain guard.
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.
Pandiani gets to his feet. Sam looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pandiani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pandiani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sam swats away the attempt to clinch by Pandiani.
Pandiani tries to clinch but Sam is having none of it.
Pandiani walks into a jab.
Sam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pandiani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sam throws out the jab.
Sam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sam lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandiani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sam throws a big right hand that misses.
Pandiani wants to hit a switch here but Sam passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pandiani there!
Pandiani is squirming around, avoiding Sam's attempts to control the action.
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.
Sam jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pandiani is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pandiani and Sam has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pandiani managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sam.
Sam landing a few strikes.
Pandiani wants to control but Sam postures up.
Pandiani is looking for a sweep.
Pandiani is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Sam dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pandiani is fending him off so far but Sam persists. Nope, Pandiani circles away and we're back to standing.
Pandiani throws a right hand that Sam ducks under and follows up with a left that Sam also avoids with ease.
Pandiani moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.
Pandiani shoots and misses
and Sam counters with a takedown into side control.
Pandiani has one of Sam's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Pandiani is looking to get back to his feet here but Sam is keeping cool and he's managed to take Pandiani's back.
Pandiani is trying to get back to his feet but Sam has full control of the position and if anything, Pandiani has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam misses with a punch to the head.
Sam looking for the choke but no joy.
Pandiani tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pandiani tries to reverse the position but Sam maintains control.
Pandiani tries to improve his position but Sam has taken his back! Sam has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Pandiani tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sam pushes Pandiani away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bad Sam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodoro Contadino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrett Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace has chosen Gimme the Loot as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Feodoro Contadino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barrett Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contadino decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Contadino frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Contadino looking to ground and pound but Wallace is blocking nicely.
Contadino looking to control but Wallace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contadino lands with some strikes.
Contadino punching from mount but Wallace doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Contadino is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wallace can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wallace looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contadino postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wallace looks a forlorn figure.
Contadino lands a heavy elbow.
Contadino is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Wallace is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Feodoro Contadino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tairy Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sero Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim has chosen CANON in D Korean Version (with gayageum) as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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213 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tairy Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sero Kim!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greene throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Greene will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Greene chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kim can pounce on him.
Greene shoots in looking for a takedown. Kim tries to sprawl out of it but Greene keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Greene or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tairy Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene fails to land the takedown.
Greene changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kim looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kim is trying to get back to half guard.
Greene tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim wants to control but Greene postures up.
Greene is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kim struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws an elbow but Kim slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kim is trying to control Greene's posture but Greene avoids it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Greene tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kim swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Greene or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim which made him look bad.
Kim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Greene checks a leg kick nicely.
Greene scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kim takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Greene trying to control the action but Kim is working from the bottom.
Greene creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kim sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kim wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim parries the strikes from Greene easily there. Greene is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kim to escape.
Greene looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kim is avoiding damage well.
Greene 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.
Greene lands a few punches from side control.
Kim is looking for a sweep.
Greene trying to control the position but Kim is working away.
Greene in side control, throwing shots but Kim defends.
Kim wants to control but Greene postures up.
Greene is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kim is 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 Sero Kim will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Greene shoots for a takedown but Kim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greene.
Greene 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.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greene is pushing down on Kim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kim is fighting to maintain full guard but Greene has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greene.
Kim tries to roll over but Greene keeps him under control.
Greene looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greene is thwarting Kim's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greene trying to control from half guard but Kim is working away.
Greene throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kim manages to get to full guard.
Greene throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Greene wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Greene. Greene gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice sprawl there from Kim as Greene shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tairy Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene checks a leg kick nicely.
Greene looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kim is fending him off so far but Greene persists. Nope, Kim circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene dips to his left and cracks Kim with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greene.
Tairy Greene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim slaps away a takedown attempt from Greene, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kim as he jumps to the side.
Kim tried to score with a low kick but Greene checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kim looks to land a body kick but Greene moved away.
Kim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Greene tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greene somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene moves out of range as Kim throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tairy Greene dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
Greene takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Greene is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene tries to keep at a distance but Kim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kim is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Greene is defending well for now.
Greene prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greene gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kim missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kim.
Greene dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Greene goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kim prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tairy Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Greene gets control of Kim's arms and successfully pulls guard. Greene will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim throws a big right hand that misses.
Kim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Greene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kim scoring with some ground and pound.
Kim trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Kim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kim throwing strikes from guard but Greene blocks nicely.
Kim landing some decent shots from guard.
Greene looking for a sweep. Not yet Greene, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kim throws a strike but Greene rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Greene in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kim trying to control the position.
Kim manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kim is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Greene can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kim sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
A nice elbow there by Kim.
A nice elbow there by Kim.
Kim pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim avoids the attempt from Greene to control.
Kim working Greene over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kim cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kim punishing his opponent with strikes.
Greene is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kim looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Greene is working to get back to half guard.
Tairy Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greene 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.
Kim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Greene gets full guard.
Kim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kim distracts Greene with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
Kim wanted to stand there but Greene had control of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Greene will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene fails with the takedown.
Greene tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kim swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sero Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kim has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sero Kim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heavy Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Ryhti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hands comes to the cage accompanied by Til I Collapse. Risto Ryhti has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Heavy Hands's chin.
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20
168 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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24
179 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heavy Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Risto Ryhti!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hands circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hands changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryhti tries to avoid it but Hands manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryhti to the ground. Ryhti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryhti 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.
Ryhti tries to stand but Hands is controlling from the bottom.
Ryhti is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ryhti postures up.
Hands has a closed guard, preventing Ryhti from standing up.
Hands is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hands is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryhti stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hands is breathing heavily.
Ryhti drives through and clinches with Hands against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryhti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ryhti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hands can't get the takedown.
Ryhti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hands fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ryhti sprawls well initially but Hands persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hands is stalling here. Ryhti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hands seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ryhti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ryhti decides to stand back up. Ryhti steps back and let's Hands get back to his feet.
Hands swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryhti.
Ryhti is looking to clinch but Hands is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti wants to clinch.
Hands with a poor takedown
and Ryhti counters with a shoot takedown. Hands fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heavy Hands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryhti stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ryhti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryhti is looking to clinch but Hands is avoiding it.
Ryhti tries to clinch up but Hands circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryhti doesn't manage to clinch there - Hands circles away.
Hands scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hands goes for an armbar but Ryhti turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ryhti.
Hands isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ryhti stacks Hands on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ryhti!
Ryhti has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Risto Ryhti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryhti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti is stalling here.
Ryhti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryhti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Hands as Ryhti shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hands with a poor takedown
and Ryhti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hands is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryhti stands up from Hands's guard - Ryhti perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Ryhti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ryhti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hands showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryhti.
Hands shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryhti but Ryhti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhti scores a takedown into full mount!
Ryhti stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Ryhti does no damage.
Hands avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryhti tries for a takedown but Hands circles away easily
and Hands counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hands is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryhti has wrist control.
Hands is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ryhti is looking to stand up but Hands isn't so interested in that idea.
Hands passes Ryhti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti is looking to escape.
Hands looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hands is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ryhti looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hands misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryhti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryhti wants to clinch up but Hands keeps it at a distance.
Ryhti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryhti is looking to clinch.
Ryhti tries to clinch but Hands is having none of it.
Ryhti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hands counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ryhti!
Ryhti is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryhti is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hands moves to the back position.
Ryhti is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Will Hands go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ryhti is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy Hands dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hands fails with the takedown
and Ryhti counters with a one-two to the body.
Ryhti rushes Hands and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryhti breaks from the clinch.
Ryhti closes the distance but Hands moves to the side
and Hands counters with an outside leg kick.
Ryhti has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhti stalling against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryhti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryhti breaks from the clinch.
Ryhti misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hands as Ryhti shoots in.
Hands misses with a takedown
and Ryhti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands has a closed guard, preventing Ryhti from standing up.
Hands is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hands is pressing down on Ryhti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ryhti is holding on for now.
Ryhti kicks Hands off and gets back to his feet.
Hands changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryhti looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hands is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryhti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Risto Ryhti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryhti regains half guard, as Hands was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ryhti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hands counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ryhti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hands misses with a takedown
and Ryhti counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heavy Hands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hands drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryhti breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hands counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ryhti thinking.
Ryhti misses with a combination
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.
Hands has his takedown stuffed
and Ryhti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ryhti stands up and beckons Hands to join him on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryhti misses with a double jab
and Hands counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Ryhti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryhti 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 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Ryhti!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bald Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Evans's choice of entrance music: P.O.D. - The Messenjah. Dwayne Evans is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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177 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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169 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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, Bald Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dwayne Evans!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bull wants to get back to full guard.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bull is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bull wants to get back to full guard.
Evans throwing shots but Bull is blocking nicely.
Bull manages to get to full guard.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bull scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Evans keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bull throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Bull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Evans is pressing down on Bull's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Evans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Bull from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans tries for a takedown but Bull circles away easily
and Bull counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bull.
Evans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bull doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bull manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bull got a little sloppy there for a moment and Evans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bull has managed to get both his arms back between Evans's legs - danger averted.
Bull works over Evans with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Bull wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Bull won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Bull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bull has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Evans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bull distracts Evans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bull scoring with some ground and pound.
Bull throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Bull is in close to Evans's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bull connects with a couple of short punches.
Bull thows a big elbow that misses.
Bull throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bull stands up over Evans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans looking for a guillotine here but Bull defends easily.
Bull throws a big right hand that misses.
Bull postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bull avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Evans looking for a guillotine here but Bull defends easily.
Evans looks gassed!
Bull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bull working some strikes from top position.
Bull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Evans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bull stands up over Evans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bull avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Evans working for a triangle but Bull defends it easily.
Bull is working Evans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bull lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bull working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Bull dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Evans distracts Bull with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bull working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bull dives on top into guard.
Bull makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bull stays in close to Evans's body and controls the position.
Evans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bull stands up over Evans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans is looking for a triangle here but Bull uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Evans is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is trying to improve his position.
Evans manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bull's best efforts.
Evans looking for submissions off his back.
Bull scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Bull there.
Bull is looking for a kimura here.
Bull working the head and body with strikes.
Evans is refusing to be controlled, as Bull sits in half guard.
Evans looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Evans with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Evans is trying to get back to full guard.
Bull is trying to control. Evans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bull lands strikes from half guard.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Bull wants to take a breather but Evans is having none of it.
Bull winds up and cracks Evans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Evans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bull pulls his head out easily.
Bull looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Evans with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Evans actively working from the bottom here.
Bull looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bull lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Evans looking for submissions off his back.
Bald Bull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Evans with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Evans has hold of Bull's hands but Bull slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Evans is refusing to be controlled, as Bull sits in half guard.
Bull lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Evans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bull pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bull lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Bull.
Bull slips a nice elbow through Evans's hands, connecting with Evans's forehead.
Bull is nestled in close to Evans, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bull winds up and cracks Evans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Evans slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bull chips away with some ground and pound.
Bull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bull got a little sloppy there for a moment and Evans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bull has managed to get both his arms back between Evans's legs - danger averted.
Bull trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bull gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bull keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Evans's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans has momentary wrist control but Bull slips an elbow through the middle.
Evans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bull can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Bull dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bull has his takedown stuffed
so Evans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Evans postures up.
Bull manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Evans is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bull looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Evans is desperately trying to improve his position but Bull has a good base and remains in mount.
Evans is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bull in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is looking to improve his position but Bull isn't that keen on the idea.
Bull landing strikes from the mount.
Bull lands a big shot there that rocks Evans but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Evans is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bull lands with some strikes.
Bull dominating with strikes here.
Evans gets back to half guard.
Bull landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Evans is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bull scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bull is keen to just control but Evans is a slippery customer.
Evans wants to improve his position but Bull is controlling well.
Evans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bull winds up and cracks Evans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull lands with a punch from half guard.
Evans lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Bull looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Evans with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bull looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Evans with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Evans actively working from the bottom here.
Bull prevents Evans from improving his position.
Bull winds up and cracks Evans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bull is nestled in close to Evans, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bull working the head and body with strikes.
Bull prevents Evans from improving his position.
Evans actively working from the bottom here.
Bull seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Evans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Evans!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Evans napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Evans regains half guard.
Bull prevents Evans from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bull lands a nice short elbow.
Evans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bull lands strikes from half guard.
Evans is trying to get back to full guard.
Bull working over Evans with some ground and pound. Evans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Evans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bull pulls his head out easily.
Evans looking for submissions off his back.
Evans on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bull looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Evans with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Evans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bull pulls his head out easily.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Bull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bull landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bull is looking for a kimura but Evans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bull to get the leverage.
Evans keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bull pulls his head out easily.
Bull frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bald Bull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bull, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bald Bull!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alvarez (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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Drake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Drake won't allow it.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez closes the distance but Drake moves to the side
and Drake counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez.
Alvarez darts in trying to clinch
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Drake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Drake moves out of range.
Drake misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Drake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.
Drake throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Drake throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvarez.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez feints and then cracks Drake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drake down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Drake.
Nick Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Alvarez.
A swing and a miss from Drake.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvarez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Drake lands a with a good body shot.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez clinches but Drake breaks the clinch
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Drake dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Drake misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Drake throws a shot to the body.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake lands with a nice body punch.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Drake takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drake lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarez's head back.
Drake looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Drake leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
Nick Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nick Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nick Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Drake misses.
Drake misses with the combination.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nick Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake digs a good body shot into Alvarez's ribs.
Drake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
Drake scores with a shot to the body.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Thiago Alvarez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Drake holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarez drops back down to his feet.
Alvarez jumps guard but Drake stands there with Alvarez around his waist. Alvarez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alvarez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Drake is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Alvarez.
Drake lands an uppercut.
Drake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvarez has Drake pressed against the cage, preventing Drake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Drake scores with a jab to the head.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Drake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Alvarez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Drake checks the leg kick.
Drake misses with an uppercut.
Nick Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarez darts in trying to clinch
and Drake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drake.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Drake won't allow it.
The is referee keeping an eye on Drake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alvarez keeps control of Drake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alvarez trying to control the position but instead, Drake has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alvarez into the cage.
Drake tries to circle away but Alvarez has him pinned against the cage.
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.
Drake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alvarez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nick Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Alvarez.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake manages to break the clinch.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
A punch lands to the side of Alvarez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Drake does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drake lands a jab-cross combination.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Drake clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Drake.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drake stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Alvarez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A combination from Drake does no damage.
Drake throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Drake moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nick Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Alvarez.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drake smiles and moves away.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Drake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Drake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Drake misses.
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.
Drake throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Drake scores with the left hand. Alvarez knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Drake had his way with Thiago Alvarez in that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Alvarez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A combination from Drake does no damage.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Drake misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Alvarez looks to clinch
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvarez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drake throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Alvarez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Alvarez tries to score with a low kick but Drake moves his leg out of the way.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drake clinches.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alvarez looking to stall.
Alvarez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drake passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Drake works his way into side control.
Alvarez is being controlled here.
Drake connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alvarez some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake controls the position.
Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Drake remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
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.
Drake is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez seems a little lost for a moment, as Drake dominates the positioning.
Nick Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Nick Drake just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Alvarez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drake lands a head shot.
Thiago Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Drake duly obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drake 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:42
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:43
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Drake!
Nick Drake is the new welterweight champion!
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