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KDU 36 - Constant Barrage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Sisfa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russel Mauvernay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauvernay has chosen Rugrats Intro as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jimmy Sisfa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Good knees
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Sisfa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russel Mauvernay!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mauvernay blocks a head kick by Sisfa.
Mauvernay throws a leg kick that misses.
Sisfa misses with the combination.
Mauvernay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sisfa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mauvernay fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisfa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mauvernay is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisfa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sisfa is looking to slow Mauvernay down with leg kicks.
Mauvernay avoids the head kick by Sisfa.
Sisfa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sisfa misses with a double jab.
Sisfa swats away the attempt to clinch by Mauvernay.
Sisfa misses with the combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
Sisfa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sisfa throws a head kick that misses.
Sisfa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sisfa throws a series of punches but Mauvernay avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisfa swats away the attempt to clinch by Mauvernay.
Sisfa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick by Mauvernay misses
and Sisfa counters with an inside leg kick.
Mauvernay wants to clinch
and Sisfa counters with a one-two to the body.
Sisfa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimmy Sisfa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sisfa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A nice combination there by Sisfa.
Mauvernay wants to clinch but Sisfa slips to the side
and Sisfa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mauvernay closes the distance but Sisfa moves to the side
and Sisfa counters with a three punch combo that has Mauvernay backing up. Mauvernay nods at Sisfa to acknowledge the strikes.
Mauvernay is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Sisfa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Sisfa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sisfa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mauvernay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sisfa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jimmy Sisfa is winning the standup battle so far.
Sisfa lands a head kick. Mauvernay smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mauvernay is still on wobbly legs! Can Sisfa finish him?
Sisfa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick by Sisfa - that's a beauty! Mauvernay is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Sisfa can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Sisfa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brooklin Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooklin Rider has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brooklin Rider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Strange!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rider fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rider blocks a head kick by Strange.
Strange tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rider misses with a few strikes there.
Strange dodges the punch combination from Rider.
Strange throws a head kick that misses.
Strange has his takedown stuffed
and Rider counters by clinching up.
Rider managing to block the knees to the body from Strange.
Rider ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rider no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rider darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rider seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Rider wants to control but Strange is keeping him busy.
Strange trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rider is trying to control the action in half guard but Strange is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rider will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rider content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Strange is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Strange misses with a kick to the body
and Rider counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange looks to clinch
and Rider counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Strange's guard now.
Strange working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rider.
Rider tries to free his leg and advance position but Strange is retaining full guard.
Rider throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rider postures up in Strange's guard and throws a big left but Strange blocks it.
Strange keeping full guard, as Rider tries to pass.
Rider is working Strange over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rider trying to control the position from guard on top but Strange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange keeping full guard, as Rider tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Strange closes the distance but Rider moves to the side
and Rider counters with a three punch combo that has Strange backing up. Strange nods at Rider to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rider.
Rider is breathing heavily.
Strange scores with a one two! Rider had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Brooklin Rider has been cut.
Rider darts in and clinches Strange up against the cage.
Rider manages to break the clinch.
Strange is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rider sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rider takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rider tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strange counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strange shoots and misses
enabling Rider to counter with a crisp jab.
Brooklin Rider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Strange.
Strange tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rider will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider with a poor takedown
and Strange counters with a shoot takedown. Rider fights it but they end up in guard.
Strange trying to control but Rider is working from the bottom.
Strange controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Strange trying to control but Rider is working from the bottom.
Strange must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strange preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rider trying to keep a closed guard but Strange is proving a slippery customer.
Strange decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brooklin Rider will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brooklin Rider's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A low kick from Rider misses
and Strange counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Strange.
Strange preventing the sweep.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Rider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strange doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strange manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Rider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rider throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange wants to control from the top but Rider keeps moving.
Strange stops Rider from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rider shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strange pinned against the cage. Strange gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rider fails to land the takedown.
Strange tries to clinch up
and Rider counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange is looking to stand up but Rider isn't so interested in that idea.
Strange is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rider throwing strikes but missing.
Rider trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strange bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rider's guard.
Rider working a defensive guard here.
Rider throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Strange tries to stand but Rider is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strange stops Rider from standing up.
Rider looking to control.
Brooklin Rider overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strange circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strange looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strange avoids a punch combination 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.
Strange tries to clinch but Rider moves out of range.
Strange throws a head kick that misses.
Rider throws a big shot that misses.
Rider scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strange darts in trying to clinch
and Rider counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Rider.
Strange is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brooklin Rider dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brooklin Rider's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rider dives in and grabs Strange's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strange pushes down on Rider's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Rider.
Strange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brooklin Rider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strange throws a head kick that misses
and Rider counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rider in particular looking to stall.
Rider tries to stand and escape but Strange is controlling the position.
Rider throwing shots but Strange is blocking nicely.
Rider working over Strange with some ground and pound. Strange looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rider wants to pass the guard but Strange is defending well.
Rider thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider is stalling here. Strange is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rider seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Strange has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Strange is putting a hurting on Rider here, landing some big shots from side control.
Strange slows the pace down.
Rider wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Rider is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Rider is trying to buck Strange off.
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.
Rider dodges the ground and pound from Strange.
Rider struggling a bit here.
Strange wants to control but Rider is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Strange tries to clinch up
and Rider counters with a one-two to the body.
Strange closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rider tries to buck Strange off but Strange is having none of it.
Strange trying to control the position but Rider is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider can't do much from the bottom here.
Strange stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Strange has Rider up against the cage in a clinch.
Rider is trying to drag Strange to the mat but Strange just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Strange.
Strange closes the distance but Rider moves to the side
and Rider counters with a single leg into guard. Strange didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strange wants to stand but Rider is controlling the position.
Strange is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brooklin Rider is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rider gets to his feet. Strange looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Some wild striking there from Rider.
No joy there for Strange, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ben Strange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rider staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brooklin Rider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rider, 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 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brooklin Rider!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between danny green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). green's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, RAINING BLOOD. On his way into the cage it seems that danny green has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily danny green seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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194 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, danny green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Clark!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark is looking to clinch.
Clark tries to clinch but green is having none of it.
green scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
green circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
green blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Clark.
It looks like danny green has been cut.
green working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clark obliges.
green is breathing heavily.
Clark landing knees to the body.
Clark connects with a nasty looking knee right to green's face.
Clark scores with a knee to the head.
green is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark has green pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. green is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Clark - that's hurt green badly! Oh, another knee lands and green is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but green doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Adam Clark!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex McAndrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAndrew is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by New Moon Rising by Wolf Mother. Alex McAndrew is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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158 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex McAndrew!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McAndrew.
McAndrew staying out of range there.
Alex McAndrew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Jones.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones slips a straight right by McAndrew.
McAndrew fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but McAndrew persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McAndrew throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones is not content to let McAndrew control the position.
Jones pushes McAndrew off and gets back to his feet.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones wants to clinch.
McAndrew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
McAndrew blocks the elbow strike.
McAndrew blocks a body shot from Jones.
McAndrew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAndrew drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but McAndrew has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. McAndrew has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alexander Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex McAndrew.
McAndrew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McAndrew moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McAndrew throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones scores with a body shot.
McAndrew looks gassed!
McAndrew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McAndrew.
McAndrew tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McAndrew on the side of the head.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones swings for the body but McAndrew moves out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses McAndrew's front leg but catches the back leg as McAndrew tries to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
McAndrew is rocked!
McAndrew avoids a punch combination nicely.
McAndrew is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking McAndrew out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bart Guthrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory The Giraffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Giraffe has chosen The Little Things as his entrance music. Bart Guthrie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bart Guthrie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregory The Giraffe!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guthrie throws out a loose jab but The Giraffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guthrie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Guthrie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Gregory The Giraffe has been cut.
The Giraffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guthrie.
Guthrie throws the kick towards the body but The Giraffe avoids it.
Guthrie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guthrie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Guthrie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Guthrie misses with a head shot.
Guthrie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Guthrie postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have The Giraffe in real trouble here! The ref calls for The Giraffe to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bart Guthrie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
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21
175 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jules Winnfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Macdonald!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winnfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macdonald defends it nicely.
Macdonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Macdonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
Macdonald tries to land a front kick but Winnfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Winnfield moves out of range as Macdonald throws a body kick.
Macdonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Winnfield circles away.
Good leg kick by Macdonald there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Macdonald.
Macdonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Macdonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Macdonald.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Macdonald.
Winnfield slips a jab from Macdonald.
Macdonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Macdonald tries to clinch but Winnfield is having none of it.
Macdonald lands a head kick. Winnfield smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Jules Winnfield has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Macdonald.
Andrew Macdonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winnfield is breathing heavily.
Macdonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Macdonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Winnfield tries to keep at a distance but Macdonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Winnfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Macdonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Macdonald utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Macdonald utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Macdonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by Macdonald.
Nice body punch from Macdonald.
Macdonald'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.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Macdonald.
Macdonald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Winnfield up against the cage.
Macdonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macdonald instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macdonald manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Macdonald.
Winnfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Macdonald.
Macdonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winnfield.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Macdonald.
Macdonald throws a leg kick which misses Winnfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Winnfield tries to avoid it.
Macdonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Winnfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macdonald moves into the clinch successfully.
Macdonald slowing the pace effectively.
Macdonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Winnfield.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jules Winnfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macdonald has Winnfield pressed against the cage.
Macdonald utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winnfield's defenses.
Macdonald is struggling to control the position.
Macdonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Macdonald stalling.
Macdonald lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Macdonald slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrew Macdonald.
Winnfield takes a kick to the side of the head.
Macdonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winnfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Macdonald.
Winnfield avoids the head kick by Macdonald.
A slapping body kick lands there for Macdonald.
Macdonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macdonald is looking to chop away at Winnfield's legs.
Macdonald moves in looking to clinch but Winnfield pushes him off.
Macdonald misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald connects with a body shot.
Winnfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Macdonald.
Macdonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Macdonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winnfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macdonald is looking to land body kicks.
Macdonald works over Winnfield's head and body with a nice combination.
Macdonald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Winnfield is out of range.
A head kick misses from Macdonald.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macdonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Macdonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Macdonald misses with a low kick.
Macdonald misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Macdonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut.
That's time! Winnfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Macdonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Winnfield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macdonald sprawls well. Macdonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winnfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Macdonald scores with a jab.
Macdonald misses with a head kick.
Macdonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macdonald is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Macdonald tries to clinch but Winnfield is having none of it.
Macdonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
Macdonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macdonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macdonald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Winnfield backs up against the cage.
Winnfield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macdonald sprawls well. Macdonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winnfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Macdonald throws a head kick that misses.
Winnfield has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jules Winnfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macdonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Macdonald looks to land a right hand but Winnfield moved out of range.
Macdonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Macdonald misses with a head kick.
Winnfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Macdonald.
Macdonald scores with a nice strike.
Macdonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Winnfield, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Macdonald moves in looking to clinch but Winnfield pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald instigates a clinch.
Macdonald lands a nice elbow.
Macdonald breaks the clinch.
Macdonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winnfield.
Andrew Macdonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macdonald throws a head kick but Winnfield moves out of range.
Macdonald misses with a kick to the body.
Macdonald throws a nice looking combination but Winnfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andrew Macdonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winnfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Macdonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Macdonald moves in looking to clinch but Winnfield pushes him off.
Macdonald moves in looking to clinch but Winnfield pushes him off.
Macdonald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Winnfield is out of range.
Macdonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winnfield's hands.
Macdonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
Macdonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winnfield.
Macdonald tries to clinch up but Winnfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Winnfield blocks a head kick by Macdonald.
Macdonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Macdonald throws a leg kick that misses.
Macdonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Macdonald misses with a head kick.
Winnfield shoots in for a takedown but Macdonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winnfield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Winnfield lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macdonald wants to get back to his feet but Winnfield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Macdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winnfield stops Macdonald from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winnfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winnfield wants to control from the top but Macdonald keeps moving.
Winnfield is really struggling to control Macdonald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Macdonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Macdonald keeping moving, preventing Winnfield from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Macdonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Macdonald throws a head kick that misses.
Macdonald misses with a wild combination.
Winnfield throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Macdonald was covering up waiting for the punch and Winnfield finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Winnfield is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Macdonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Macdonald has escaped and now he's on top!
Macdonald wants to stand but Winnfield has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald won't allow Winnfield to sweep him here.
Winnfield being controlled here, momentarily.
Winnfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macdonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Macdonald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Winnfield, up you get!
Macdonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winnfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winnfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Winnfield takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Winnfield keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald throws a head kick that half lands.
Macdonald throws the kick towards the body but Winnfield avoids it.
Macdonald connects with a solid leg kick.
Macdonald scores with a push kick.
A head kick from Macdonald lands but Winnfield takes it in his stride.
Winnfield tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Macdonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Macdonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Macdonald scores with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winnfield.
Winnfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Macdonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andrew Macdonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Winnfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Macdonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Macdonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Winnfield is just out of range.
Winnfield steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Macdonald. That one must have hurt.
Macdonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Macdonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Macdonald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andrew Macdonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winnfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macdonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macdonald tries to clinch there but Winnfield circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald wants to clinch.
Macdonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Winnfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macdonald throws a big shot that misses.
Winnfield avoids the head kick by Macdonald.
Winnfield will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Winnfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Macdonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jules Winnfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macdonald tries to clinch there but Winnfield circles away.
Macdonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Winnfield's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Winnfield.
Macdonald throws a head kick that half lands.
Macdonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jules Winnfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macdonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Winnfield is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Macdonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Macdonald winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Macdonald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie McGee IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brunson Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doyle has chosen On To The Next One as his entrance music. 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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270 lbs
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280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie McGee IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brunson Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee IV looks to land a combination but Doyle avoids it well.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown but McGee IV shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGee IV misses with a straight right.
McGee IV lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Brunson Doyle has been cut.
Doyle darts in and clinches McGee IV up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doyle lands a shoulder strike.
Doyle lands an uppercut.
Doyle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee IV.
McGee IV tries to break the clinch but Doyle is controlling the position.
Doyle prevents McGee IV from breaking the clinch.
Doyle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGee IV is trying to force a seperation but Doyle has the dominant position.
McGee IV is trying to break the clinch but Doyle has him pressed against the cage.
Doyle effectively controlling the action here.
McGee IV can't break the clinch.
Doyle slows down the pace here.
McGee IV prevents the takedown attempt.
Frankie McGee IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brunson Doyle.
McGee IV tries to circle away but Doyle has him pinned against the cage.
McGee IV wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doyle has him pressed against the cage.
McGee IV working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Doyle.
McGee IV is breathing heavily.
Doyle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McGee IV is trying to keep an underhook but Doyle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McGee IV trying to control but Doyle postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle lands strikes from half guard.
Doyle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGee IV defending well though.
Doyle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doyle is keen to just control but McGee IV is a slippery customer.
Doyle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Doyle.
Doyle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGee IV's head.
Doyle works his foot free and advances to mount.
Doyle breaks from McGee IV's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McGee IV tries to hold on but Doyle postures up.
Doyle throws some wild stikes that McGee IV manages to avoid easily.
McGee IV avoids a series of strikes thrown by Doyle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Doyle looking to land elbow strikes but McGee IV uses the position to regain half guard.
McGee IV is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doyle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Doyle drops an elbow to the side of McGee IV's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Doyle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGee IV blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doyle.
Doyle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGee IV is trying to stand.
Doyle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGee IV keeps working.
McGee IV blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doyle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee IV is trying to maintain the position but Doyle is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doyle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doyle drives through and clinches with McGee IV against the cage.
Good body shot from Doyle.
Doyle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGee IV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Doyle tries to score a body lock takedown but McGee IV shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Doyle has McGee IV pushed against the cage.
A short right from Doyle on the inside.
McGee IV's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGee IV backwards.
McGee IV prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGee IV tries to break the clinch but Doyle is controlling the position.
Doyle keeps control of McGee IV as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doyle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGee IV or not.
Doyle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doyle prevents McGee IV from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle scores with a hook to the body.
Doyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doyle scores with a shot to the side of McGee IV's head.
Doyle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGee IV pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGee IV is trying to break the clinch but Doyle is controlling him.
Doyle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGee IV pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Doyle.
Doyle lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGee IV is trying to force a seperation but Doyle has the dominant position.
McGee IV wants to break free but Doyle has control.
A short body shot lands from Doyle as the two fighters clinch.
Doyle lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGee IV backwards.
Doyle tries for a takedown but McGee IV manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Doyle.
Doyle lands a hook that snaps the head of McGee IV backwards.
Doyle lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Doyle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doyle keeps control of McGee IV as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGee IV working hard to break the clinch.
Doyle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGee IV gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brunson Doyle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brunson Doyle's cut.
That's time! McGee IV's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGee IV lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doyle circles away quickly and effectively.
McGee IV looks to land a combination but Doyle avoids it well.
McGee IV tries to keep at a distance but Doyle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doyle lands an uppercut.
Doyle scores with a hook to the body.
McGee IV can't break the clinch.
Doyle scores with a hook to the body.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike.
Doyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGee IVs head.
A short right from Doyle.
Doyle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Doyle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGee IV pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Doyle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGee IV avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doyle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGee IV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frankie McGee IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brunson Doyle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doyle presses McGee IV against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Doyle.
Doyle gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Doyle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGee IV trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doyle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGee IV trying to strike off his back.
Doyle thows a big elbow that misses.
McGee IV working a defensive guard here.
Doyle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGee IV works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doyle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGee IV ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGee IV misses with a straight right.
Doyle tries to close the distance and clinch but McGee IV swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGee IV looks to throw the jab but Doyle is out of range.
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.
Doyle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGee IV's waist but McGee IV gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doyle off to one side.
A combination from McGee IV does no damage.
Doyle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Doyle.
Doyle clinches up with McGee IV and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Doyle.
Doyle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Doyle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Doyle on the inside.
Doyle drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGee IV pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGee IV circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee IV swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doyle rushes McGee IV and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brunson Doyle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doyle scores with a hook to the body.
Doyle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGee IV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on McGee IV's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Doyle lands a left hand.
Doyle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Doyle is working McGee IV over against the cage.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by McGee IV.
McGee IV is looking to break free of the clinch but Doyle has double underhooks.
McGee IV looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doyle has McGee IV pushed against the cage.
McGee IV pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doyle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGee IV, pushing him back against the cage.
Doyle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Doyle - that landed with a thud.
Doyle avoiding damage.
Doyle wants a takedown but no success here.
McGee IV is trying to force a seperation but Doyle has the dominant position.
Doyle is trying to drag McGee IV to the mat but McGee IV just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Doyle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGee IV's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee IV prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee IV has had enough of the clinch but Doyle keeps him there for the moment.
Doyle lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGee IV wants to break the clinch but can't.
Doyle goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGee IV prevents it.
Doyle is trying to drag McGee IV to the mat but McGee IV just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGee IV wants to break free but Doyle has control.
Still in the clinch, Doyle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doyle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGee IV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee IV breaks the clinch.
Doyle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee IV on the side of the head.
McGee IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Doyle is just out of range.
McGee IV missing with a left hand there. Doyle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doyle fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGee IV keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brunson Doyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brunson Doyle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McGee IV misses with a two punch combination.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown but McGee IV shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGee IV throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Doyle instigates a clinch.
McGee IV wants to break free but Doyle has control.
Doyle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doyle just leaning against McGee IV, taking a breather.
Doyle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGee IV fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGee IV lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Doyle gets a clinch.
Doyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGee IV backwards.
Doyle cracks McGee IV with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doyle looking for a takedown.
Frankie McGee IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brunson Doyle.
McGee IV pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGee IV scores with a one two! Doyle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Doyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGee IV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee IV just misses with a punch to the body.
Doyle instigates a clinch.
Doyle drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGee IV pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGee IV throws a right hand that Doyle ducks under and follows up with a left that Doyle also avoids with ease.
McGee IV avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frankie McGee IV is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doyle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doyle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from McGee IV finds it's way through Doyle's defenses.
McGee IV throws an overhand right that lands on Doyle's shoulder, as Doyle tries to avoid the shot.
McGee IV walks into a jab.
Doyle moves into the clinch.
Doyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doyle.
McGee IV wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGee IV wants to get back to striking at distance but Doyle won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle cracks McGee IV with a nice body shot.
Doyle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Doyle.
McGee IV gets underhooks to prevent Doyle's takedown attempt.
A short right from Doyle on the inside.
McGee IV wants to break free but Doyle has control.
Doyle lands a body punch.
Doyle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doyle presses McGee IV against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Doyle.
Doyle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Doyle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGee IV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee IV wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Doyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doyle misses with some punches.
McGee IV stops a takedown attempt from Doyle.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
McGee IV working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee IV working hard to break the clinch.
McGee IV wants to break free but Doyle has control.
McGee IV's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doyle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGee IV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee IV has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGee IV is trying to break the clinch but Doyle has him pressed against the cage.
McGee IV wants to get back to striking at distance but Doyle won't allow it.
Doyle can't get the takedown.
McGee IV working hard to break the clinch.
McGee IV is trying to break the clinch but Doyle is controlling him.
McGee IV wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doyle has him pressed against the cage.
Doyle is working for takedown but McGee IV is calmly controlling the position for now.
Doyle tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGee IV is trying to force a seperation but Doyle has the dominant position.
Doyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGee IV backwards.
Doyle scores with a shoulder strike.
Brunson Doyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A body shot lands from Doyle.
A frustrated look appears on McGee IV's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGee IV is looking to break free of the clinch but Doyle has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGee IV can't break the clinch.
Doyle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGee IV wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Doyle is stalling here.
Doyle lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGee IV has had enough of the clinch but Doyle keeps him there for the moment.
McGee IV is looking to break free of the clinch but Doyle has double underhooks.
Doyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doyle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Doyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGee IV backwards.
Frankie McGee IV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee IV.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brunson Doyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doyle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brunson Doyle!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muy Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muy Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Noonan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noonan swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan Noonan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noonan scores with a jab.
Thai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Noonan will feel that in the morning.
Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noonan.
Noonan moves out of range of the body kick from Thai.
Thai slips a jab from Noonan.
Noonan throws a lazy right hand but Thai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thai motions for Noonan to come forward. Thai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Noonan misses its intended target.
Noonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Noonan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noonan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Noonan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Thai slips a jab from Noonan.
Noonan looks to throw the jab but Thai is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noonan. That did some damage!
Noonan looks gassed!
Noonan swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Noonan.
Thai avoids the body shot from Noonan.
Thai lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noonan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noonan's sensitive parts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Noonan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thai - the referee stops the clock and Noonan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thai. Noonan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thai lands a head kick. Noonan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Ryan Noonan has been cut.
Thai throws a front kick that sends Noonan stumbling back into the cage.
Thai throws a nice head kick!
Thai lands a big head kick that sends Noonan tumbling to the mat! Thai takes a step backwards and waves Noonan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Ryan Noonan's cut even more.
Thai lands a big head kick that sends Noonan tumbling to the mat! Thai takes a step backwards and waves Noonan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The cut above Ryan Noonan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Noonan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thai. That's going to slow Noonan down.
Noonan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thai.
Thai scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thai.
Noonan thows a body shot but no joy.
Noonan misses the shot to the body.
Muy Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Noonan looks to land a left hand but Thai moved out of range nicely.
Noonan looks for a takedown but Thai sprawls well.
Nice body kick there by Thai.
Thai lands a nice looking body kick.
Thai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Noonan if he has to take too many more of those.
Noonan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thai can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thai, right into the meat.
Thai thuds his shin into the meat of Noonan's side.
Noonan throws a body punch but Thai moves out of range.
Thai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ryan Noonan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a low kick, looking for Noonan's leg but Noonan calmly moves out of range.
Thai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thai cracks the inside of Noonan's front leg.
Noonan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Noonan.
Thai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noonan's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Noonan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Muy Thai!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sid Sydney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ACDC black ice - spoilin for a fight kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Sydney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Drake!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake tries to bum rush Sydney with a series of wild strikes but Sydney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sydney avoids the body shot from Drake.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sydney, as that shot connected.
Sydney misses with a head kick.
Sydney is looking to slow Drake down with leg kicks.
Drake swings for the body but Sydney moves out of range.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Drake lands a two punch combo.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sydney moves away.
Nice defenses there by Sydney.
Sydney pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drake is out of range and Sydney settles back down.
Sydney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sydney gets slowly back to his feet.
Sydney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sydney was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
A punch combination from Drake misses.
Danny Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Drake does no damage.
Drake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sydney rather than just go for the knockout.
Drake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Sydney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sydney plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Danny Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sydney on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Drake misses.
Sydney walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drake drops Sydney with a beautiful combination! Sydney stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Drake is looking for the KO!
Sydney is rocked!
Drake closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Sydney! Drake dives in looking to finish! Sydney is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Drake!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Sander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sick Puppies-Youre going down. 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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25
210 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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210 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Sander!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Sander.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sander moves away.
Adams thuds his right hand into Sander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Tommy Sander has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adams missing with a left hand there. Sander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sander takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Sander thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
Adams takes one to the side of the head.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sander closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Adams misses with a straight right.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sander was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Sander shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adams sprawls well. Adams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sander gets slowly back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Sander there.
Sander's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sander duly obliges.
Sander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Sander works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Sander.
Sander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
Sander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adams's head backwards.
Tommy Sander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams misses with the combination.
Sander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Sander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams is looking to clinch but Sander is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Sander misses.
Adams takes the fight into the clinch.
Sander is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy.
Sander presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sander breaks from the clinch.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Adams closes the distance and pushes Sander back into the cage.
Sander is trying to break the clinch but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Adams breaks the clinch.
Sander darts in and clinches Adams up against the cage.
Adams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sander backwards.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sander tries to break the clinch but Adams is controlling the position.
Sander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sander has had enough of the clinch but Adams keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sander.
Sander misses with some punches.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Sander tries to tie him up.
Sander tries to break free but Adams pushes him back against the cage.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Sander.
Sander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sander tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Sander finds it's target.
Sander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Sander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Adams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A punch combination from Sander misses.
Nice straight punches there by Adams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adams.
The fighters circling - Sander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Sander.
Adams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adams blocks a jab.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sander.
Sander scores with a punch to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sander throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Sander digs a good hook to Adams's body.
Sander keeps the fight on the outside.
Sander scores with a body shot.
Adams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sander.
Adams swinging wilding here.
Sander swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Adams walks into a jab.
Adams looks to land a combination but Sander avoids it well.
A punch combination from Sander misses.
Sander misses with a wild combination.
Sander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Sander misses with a series of wild punches.
Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sander ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sander connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Danga de danga de dang - Sander scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sander moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sander lands an overhand right.
Sander cracks a nice hook into Adams's ribs.
Sander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sander scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Sander.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sander scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams misses with a body shot.
Sander stalks Adams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adams's face. Adams staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice jab there from Sander.
Sander connects with a body shot.
Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams is looking to wear down Sander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adams ducks right into an uppercut from Sander.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Sander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams walks into a left hand.
Sander lands a with a good body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Sander scores with a four punch combination!
Adams looks to land a combination but Sander avoids it well.
Sander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adams on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Sander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Sander's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sander lands a lovely overhand right.
Sander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Sander cracks a nice hook into Adams's ribs.
Adams lands a nice hook to Sander's body. Sander takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adams throws a jab when Sander was well out of range.
Sander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Sander does no damage.
Sander lands a two punch combo.
Adams takes the fight into the clinch.
Adams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adams is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Sander uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sander to score with a decent uppercut.
Sander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams tries to clinch up but Sander circles away and keeps his distance.
Sander connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sander misses with a body shot.
Adams rushes Sander and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Adams on the inside.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Sander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sander is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adams.
Adams is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sander throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sander connects with a crisp jab.
Sander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Sander.
Sander thows a body shot but no joy.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Sander circles away.
Sander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sander misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams scores with a punch to the head.
Sander works Adams's body with a nice hook.
Sander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adams tries to clinch but Sander moves out of range.
Adams swinging wilding here.
Sander throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
Adams has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sander misses with a wild body shot.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sander lands with a straight right. Adams didn't see that one coming.
Sander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adams. Adams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adams swings for the body but Sander moves out of range.
Sander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sander punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Adams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Sander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adams doesn't seem bothered though.
Sander lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sander.
Sander is trying to break the clinch but Adams is controlling him.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sander is pushing Adams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Adams breaks the clinch.
Adams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams tries to clinch there but Sander circles away.
Adams takes one to the side of the head.
Adams walks into a stiff left hand from Sander.
Sander dips to his left and cracks Adams with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Sander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sander jabs at Adams's body.
Sander throws a series of punches but Adams moves out of range.
Tommy Sander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sander.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sander fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws out a loose jab but Sander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sander looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Adams takes a swing at Sander's ribcage but misses.
Adams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sander fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sander slips a straight right by Adams.
Sander moves forwards but Adams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sander.
Adams misses with a hook. Sander ducked under it nicely.
Sander punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sander throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Sander misses with a two punch combination.
Adams darts in and clinches Sander up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Sander.
Adams slowing the pace effectively.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sander lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Sander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Sander's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sander just misses with a punch to the body.
Sander looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Sander connects with a body shot.
A jab from Sander does it's job there.
Adams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Sander.
Sander lands a body shot.
Sander lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sander scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sander throws a combination. Adams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Adams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sander finds it's way round the side to connect with Adams's head.
Michael Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sander, as that shot connected.
Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Adams lands with a nice body punch.
Sander cracks a nice hook into Adams's ribs.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sander misses with a two punch combination.
Sander moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Sander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sander, as that shot connected.
Sander misses with a two punch combination.
Adams misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Adams.
Sander connects with a nice looking jab.
Sander scores with a shot to the body.
Sander lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Adams backs up against the cage.
Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Sander.
Sander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sander with a nice cross.
Sander digs a good hook to Adams's body.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Sander swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Sander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sander punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Adams as Sander shoots in.
Sander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sander looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Sander works over Adams's head and body with a nice combination.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Adams is looking to clinch but Sander is avoiding it.
Adams takes one on the button.
Sander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sander.
Sander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sander lands a right hook to the body.
A left and a right from Sander both land. Nice combination.
A left and a right from Adams both land. Nice combination.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Sander.
Sander lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sander fails to land with a series of punches.
Sander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams drops his hands momentarily and Sander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adams swings for the body but Sander moves out of range.
Adams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sander clobbers Adams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sander scores with a body shot.
Sander lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sander just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Sander. Beautiful body shot.
Sander ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sander displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Sander.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Sander jabs at Adams's body.
Sander lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adams walks into a left hand.
Sander lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sander stuns Adams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sander scores with a shot to the body.
Adams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sander tests Adams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to de liver by Sander. Beautiful body shot.
Sander closes the distance and clinches.
Sander lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sander looking to slow down the pace here.
Sander manages to break the clinch.
Sander lands a nice looking body shot.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sander.
Sander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
Sander is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sander takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Sander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sander ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sander ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Sander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sander keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sander thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
Sander cracks a nice hook into Adams's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adams checks a leg kick.
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Sander.
No joy there for Sander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sander moves away from the strike by Adams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Sander really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Sander's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sander getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adams clinches up with Sander and pushes him back against the cage.
Sander is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sander moves away.
Sander keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams tries to clinch but Sander is having none of it.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sander lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sander scores with a jab.
Adams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sander moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sander lands with a shot to the body.
Sander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adams takes the fight into the clinch.
Sander wants to get back to striking at distance but Adams won't allow it.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams stalling the fight.
Sander breaks the clinch.
Adams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sander to score with a decent uppercut.
Sander scores with a nice head shot.
Sander swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Sander scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sander with a jab.
Sander lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Adams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sander displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sander works Adams's body with a nice hook.
Sander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
Sander scores with a shot to the body.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sander misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sander scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sander sizes up Adams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sander throws a one two combo.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sander lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sander lands with a straight right. Adams didn't see that one coming.
Sander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab from Sander.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sander punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Sander circles away.
Nice body punch from Sander.
Sander's corner calls for a 1-2. Sander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sander. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sander.
Adams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sander digs a good hook to Adams's body.
Sander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sander lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sander lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Adams backs up against the cage.
Adams takes one on the button.
Sander scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Sander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sander lands a jab-cross combination.
Sander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sander swinging wilding here.
Sander lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sander digs a good hook to Adams's body.
Adams misses with a looping right.
Sander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sander scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sander connects with the punch.
Sander digs a good body shot into Adams's ribs.
Adams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sander.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sander lands with a nice combination. Adams backs away looking to recover.
Adams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sander throws a one two combo.
Sander lands a jab to the head.
Sander scores with a shot to the body.
Sander throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sander moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sander.
Sander misses with a wild combination.
Adams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Sander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Sander.
Sander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adams.
Sander keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Sander.
Sander scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Sander dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Sander's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Adams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sander lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Sander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sander avoids the body shot from Adams.
Sander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adams walks into a left hand.
Nice body punch from Sander.
Sander just misses with a punch to the body.
Sander just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Sander finds it's way through Adams's defenses.
Sander scores with a jab.
Sander smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adams misses with the combination.
Sander catches Adams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sander!
Sander scores with a jab to the head.
Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sander, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sander connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sander lands with a nice combination. Adams backs away looking to recover.
Sander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Sander's head but Sander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sander punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Sander misses the shot to the body.
Sander scores with a jab to the head.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sander scores with a sloppy right hand. Adams should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Sander.
Sander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sander looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Sander throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Sander lands a with a good body shot.
Sander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Sander.
Adams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sander tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams throws a big shot that misses.
Sander moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a right and a left that Sander avoids nicely.
Adams tries to clinch but Sander is having none of it.
Sander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sander lands a two punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Sander there.
Sander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Sander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adams in his tracks.
Sander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Jab by Sander.
Adams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Adams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams instigates a clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Sander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sander lands a jab.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Michael Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sander scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sander lands a jab to the head.
Sander lands the left hand.
Sander scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sander!
Sander lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Sander.
Sander misses with a few strikes there.
Adams tries to clinch but Sander moves out of range.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sander.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sander misses with a two punch combination.
Sander throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
Adams walks into a stiff left hand from Sander.
Nice shot lands for Sander.
Nice uppercut lands for Sander. That snapped Adams's head back.
Sander scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sander misses with the combination.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sander fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adams.
Sander cracks Adams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sander throws a combination. Adams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sander moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adams looks to land a combination but Sander avoids it well.
Sander moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sander just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Sander does no damage.
Adams drives through and clinches with Sander against the cage.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Sander.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Sander is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sander tries to break free but Adams pushes him back against the cage.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sander is trying to break the clinch but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Adams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sander is defending well for now.
Tommy Sander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sander wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sander.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Sander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sander winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 43:50
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 43:50
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Sander! Tommy Sander retains his light heavyweight title!
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