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DEC 73: Makungu vs Trombone PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Petrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Crump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drew Petrie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan Crump!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrie throws a series of strikes that have Crump backpedaling.
Crump lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Drew Petrie has been cut.
Petrie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crump thows a body shot but no joy.
Petrie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crump chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crump jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crump lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrie is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crump.
Crump scores with a nice right hand.
Crump should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Crump lands a big head kick that sends Petrie tumbling to the mat! Crump takes a step backwards and waves Petrie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Petrie is rocked!
Crump throws a quick head kick that knocks Petrie silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Crump is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alan Crump!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Devon Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen DMX - X gone give it to ya as his entrance music. Devon Destroyer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ralph Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer swinging wilding here.
A head kick misses from Destroyer.
Destroyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Destroyer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie slips a straight right by Destroyer.
Destroyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Destroyer works the jab nicely.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Destroyer shows good takedown defense.
Destroyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Destroyer as Gracie shoots in.
Devon Destroyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Gracie.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Destroyer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Destroyer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Destroyer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie throws a strike but Destroyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Destroyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Destroyer thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie moves out of range as Destroyer strikes.
Gracie defending well as Destroyer loads up on a big left hand.
Destroyer slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destroyer's head.
Destroyer is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Destroyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie prevents Destroyer from improving his position.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Destroyer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Destroyer defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Destroyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Destroyer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Destroyer misses with a straight left.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Destroyer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Destroyer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Destroyer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Destroyer throws out the jab.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie dives in and grabs Destroyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Destroyer pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Destroyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Destroyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Destroyer lands a jab-cross combination.
Destroyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Destroyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Destroyer misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Destroyer circles away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Destroyer as he jumps to the side.
Devon Destroyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Gracie.
Destroyer throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Devon Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destroyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Destroyer lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Destroyer circles away.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Destroyer throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Destroyer throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Destroyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is pressing down on Destroyer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Destroyer is holding on for now.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie is trying to control here but Destroyer has managed to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie moves into full mount! Destroyer won't be happy about that!
Destroyer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Destroyer is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Destroyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Destroyer is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Devon Destroyer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Destroyer takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Destroyer circles away.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Destroyer scores with a punch to the head.
Devon Destroyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Destroyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Destroyer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Destroyer prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Destroyer walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Destroyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Destroyer throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Destroyer wants it to stay on the feet.
Devon Destroyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Gracie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Destroyer.
Destroyer throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Destroyer prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Gracie working the strikes but Destroyer uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Destroyer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Destroyer wants to get back to his feet.
Destroyer is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Destroyer defends it well.
Gracie stops Destroyer from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Destroyer saw that one coming.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Destroyer taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Gracie controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Destroyer is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking to pass Destroyer's guard but actually Destroyer recovers to full guard.
Ralph Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devon Destroyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Destroyer wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Destroyer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Devon Destroyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bald Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Knocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bald Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Knocker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knocker pushes Bull up against the cage in a clinch.
Knocker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knocker lands an elbow inside that Bull shrugs off.
Bull turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bull manages to end up in side control.
Knocker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Knocker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bull's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bull thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bull is thwarting Knocker's attempts to control the position.
Bull working the head and body with strikes.
Bull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knocker keeps working.
Bull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bull sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knocker defending well though.
Bull is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knocker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bull lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knocker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knocker trying to control here.
Bull slows the pace down in half guard.
Bull throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bull slows the pace down in half guard.
Bull wants to take a breather but Knocker is having none of it.
Bull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knocker's head.
Bull tries to stand and escape but Knocker actually recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bull has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bull is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bull tries to free his leg and advance position but Knocker is retaining full guard.
Bull lands a couple of digs.
Knocker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bull scoring with some ground and pound.
Bull postures up and lands a big shot to Knocker's brow.
Bull looking to pass the guard.
Knocker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bull defends it easily.
Bull looking to sit in guard and control but Knocker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bull pulls Knocker in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull is trying to keep Knocker in close.
Knocker stopping the sweep attempt from Bull.
Knocker wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving.
Bull trying to keep a closed guard but Knocker is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knocker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knocker wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Knocker throws a head kick but Bull moves out of range.
Bull lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bull.
It looks like Tommy Knocker has been cut.
Knocker throws a head kick that misses.
Bull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knocker.
Knocker is looking to clinch but Bull is avoiding it.
Knocker slips under a jab from Bull.
Bull looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knocker throws a sloppy head kick and Bull moves out of range easily.
Knocker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bull.
Knocker thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Bull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Knocker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bull throws a jab when Knocker was well out of range.
Bull shoots in but Knocker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bull tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knocker swivels and escapes.
Bald Bull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knocker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Knocker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bull connects with a body shot.
Knocker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bull ducks under a wild hook from Knocker.
Bull shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bull stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knocker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knocker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knocker keeping moving, preventing Bull from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knocker is breathing heavily.
Knocker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bull is aware though and is defending well.
Bull postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bull lands a couple of elbows.
Bull postures up and lands a big shot to Knocker's brow.
Bull works over Knocker with some ground and pound from guard.
Knocker looking to control.
Bull lands a couple of digs.
Bull wants to control from the top but Knocker keeps moving.
Knocker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but Knocker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bull is in close to Knocker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knocker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bull gets to his feet. Knocker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bull throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knocker was covering up waiting for the punch and Bull finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bull advances position into side control!
Knocker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull controlling the position from side mount.
Bull lands a nice forearm strike.
Bull is putting a hurting on Knocker here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bull lands a nice forearm strike.
Bull working the head and body with strikes.
Bald Bull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knocker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Knocker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bull connects with a decent elbow.
Bull scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bull is working Knocker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bull is staying tight to Knocker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bull throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knocker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Knocker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bull scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bull cracks Knocker with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knocker is looking for a triangle but Bull pushes his legs off easily.
Bull lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Bull dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Knocker's cut.
That's time! Bull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bull closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knocker to the mat! Knocker manages to get full guard.
Knocker looking for a sweep. Not yet Knocker, not yet.
Bull wants to pass the guard but Knocker is keeping the position.
Bull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bull thows a big elbow that misses.
Bull with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knocker keeping moving, preventing Bull from controlling successfully.
Bull working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knocker's head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Knocker.
Knocker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knocker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bull throws a nice looking combination but Knocker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bull closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull wants to control but Knocker is keeping him busy.
Bull working the body and head with strikes.
Knocker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bull working the ground and pound.
Bull lands an elbow.
Knocker is looking for a sweep.
Bull working the ground and pound.
Bull content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Knocker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Knocker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bull moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knocker is trying to control Bull's posture but Bull avoids it.
Bull is looking to take a break and control but Knocker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bull lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Knocker is looking for a sweep.
Bull landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bull decides to stand back up. Bull steps back and let's Knocker get back to his feet.
Bull shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bull throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knocker's head.
Bull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bull landing some decent shots from guard.
Bull is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bull wants to control from the top but Knocker keeps moving.
Bull lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tommy Knocker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bull with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bull landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bull throwing strikes but missing.
Bull throwing strikes from guard but Knocker blocks nicely.
Knocker keeping moving, preventing Bull from controlling successfully.
Bull with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bull with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knocker keeping moving, preventing Bull from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bull's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bald Bull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bull, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bald Bull!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drizzt Do Urden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Drizzt Do Urden has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drizzt Do Urden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones blocks a head kick by Do Urden.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Do Urden but Do Urden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Do Urden lands with a nice body kick.
Do Urden gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Do Urden has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Do Urden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Do Urden takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Do Urden displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Mike Jones has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do Urden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Do Urden wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.
Jones trying to control the position but Do Urden is working away.
Do Urden pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Urden throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A nice inside leg kick there by Do Urden. That's going to slow Jones down.
A lazy left from Do Urden finds it's target.
Do Urden cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Drizzt Do Urden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Do Urden pushes Jones away with a front kick.
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!
Do Urden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Do Urden throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Do Urden throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Do Urden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Do Urden lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jones is rocked!
Do Urden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Do Urden does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Do Urden throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Do Urden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Do Urden throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body kick from Do Urden.
Do Urden lands a high kick!
Do Urden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Do Urden lands a high kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Do Urden. Jones shrugs it off though.
Do Urden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Do Urden.
Do Urden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Do Urden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Do Urden swinging wilding here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Do Urden!
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A slapping body kick lands there for Do Urden.
Do Urden throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Do Urden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drizzt Do Urden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Do Urden lands with a kick to the ribs.
Do Urden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Do Urden lands a head kick!
Do Urden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Do Urden wants it to stay on the feet.
Drizzt Do Urden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jones.
Do Urden looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Do Urden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Do Urden wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Do Urden cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Do Urden lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Do Urden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Do Urden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Do Urden feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Do Urden scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Do Urden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Do Urden scores with a spinning back kick!
Do Urden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Do Urden lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drizzt Do Urden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Do Urden scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Do Urden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Do Urden had a free shot at his head there.
Do Urden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drizzt Do Urden is winning the standup battle so far.
Do Urden connects with a high kick.
Do Urden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Do Urden misses with a few strikes there.
Do Urden plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Drizzt Do Urden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Do Urden!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do Urden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Do Urden cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Urden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Do Urden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Do Urden scores with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Do Urden - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Do Urden. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Do Urden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Do Urden.
Do Urden lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Do Urden. Jones shrugs it off though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Do Urden.
Do Urden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Do Urden circles away.
Drizzt Do Urden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jones.
Do Urden looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Do Urden lands a right hook to the body.
Do Urden is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Do Urden throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Do Urden is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Do Urden throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Do Urden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Do Urden, as that shot connected.
Do Urden lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Do Urden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Do Urden looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Do Urden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Do Urden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Do Urden scores with a four punch combination!
Crunch! Do Urden slams his shin into Jones's torso.
Do Urden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Do Urden scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Do Urden lands with a right hand.
No joy there for Do Urden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Do Urden.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Do Urden pinned against the cage. Do Urden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Do Urden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Do Urden.
Nice body punch from Do Urden.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden scores with a leg kick.
Do Urden goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Do Urden lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Do Urden throws a nice head kick!
Do Urden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do Urden throws a one two combo.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Do Urden misses with a wild combination.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Do Urden defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Do Urden lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Do Urden misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drizzt Do Urden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones avoids the head kick by Do Urden.
Do Urden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Jones prevents Do Urden from escaping the position.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Do Urden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones wants to control but Do Urden is keeping him busy.
Do Urden is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Do Urden is not content to let Jones control the position.
Do Urden is trying to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Do Urden.
Left hook, right uppercut from Do Urden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Do Urden sprawls well. Do Urden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Do Urden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Do Urden. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones shoots in but Do Urden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drizzt Do Urden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jones.
Do Urden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Do Urden lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Do Urden - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Do Urden. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Do Urden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Do Urden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Do Urden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Do Urden scores with a three punch combo!
Do Urden lands a head kick!
Do Urden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick from Do Urden lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Do Urden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Do Urden finish him?
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A good leg kick by Do Urden.
Nice takedown defense from Do Urden. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Do Urden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Do Urden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Do Urden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Do Urden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mike Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do Urden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Good shot there by Do Urden.
Do Urden lands a front kick.
Do Urden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Do Urden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Do Urden scores with a nice strike.
Do Urden lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Do Urden.
Do Urden throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do Urden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Do Urden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Do Urden.
Do Urden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drizzt Do Urden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Do Urden, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drizzt Do Urden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John McClaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Kazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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26
169 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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165 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John McClaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sho Kazuki!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClaine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McClaine slips under a jab.
McClaine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kazuki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kazuki wants to get back to full guard.
McClaine is thwarting Kazuki's attempts to control the position.
Kazuki works his way to full guard. Good work.
McClaine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McClaine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McClaine is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kazuki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McClaine is looking to defend but Kazuki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McClaine! Kazuki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McClaine taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sho Kazuki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wes Welker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perrin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Dog The Nine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wes Welker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Perrin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Welker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Welker misses with a low kick.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Welker back into the cage.
Welker can't break the clinch.
Welker manages to break the clinch.
Jones closes the distance but Welker moves to the side
and Welker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Welker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Welker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Welker lands a with a good body shot.
Welker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Wes Welker has been cut.
Welker tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Welker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones prevents Welker from breaking the clinch.
Welker misses with a body punch.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Welker's efforts to push away.
Welker misses with a body punch.
Welker can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Welker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welker is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Welker takes an elbow to the temple.
Welker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Welker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Welker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Welker avoids it.
Welker misses with a body shot.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Welker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Welker tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Welker is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Welker into the cage.
Welker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Welker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Welker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Welker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes Welker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones pushes Welker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones is stalling here.
Jones prevents a body shot from Welker.
Welker is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Welker just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Welker tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Welker throws out the jab.
Welker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Welker throwing strikes but Jones manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jones in side control, throwing shots but Welker defends.
Welker tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones wants to control but Welker is keeping him busy.
Welker is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Welker is working hard here to advance position.
Jones trying to control the action but Welker is working from the bottom.
Welker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Welker down.
Jones in side control, just content to control the action for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Welker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wes Welker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perrin Jones.
Welker takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries for a takedown but Welker manages to get underhooks.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Welker's takedown attempt.
Welker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones just leaning against Welker, taking a breather.
Welker looking to stall.
Welker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Welker tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones has hold of one of Welker's legs. Welker is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Welker keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Welker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Welker looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Welker is breathing heavily.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Perrin Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wes Welker's cut.
That's time! Welker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Welker counters by clinching up.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Welker breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a hook but Welker blocks it.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jab from Welker.
Jones tries to clinch up but Welker circles away and keeps his distance.
Welker swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones shoots and misses
and Welker counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Welker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Welker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Welker throws a big right hand that misses.
Welker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Welker preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones keeping full guard, as Welker tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones is looking to clinch but Welker is avoiding it.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Welker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jones.
Jones'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.
Welker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wes Welker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perrin Jones.
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.
Welker misses with a wild body shot.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perrin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones motions for Welker to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Welker thows a body shot but no joy.
Welker throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a jab when Welker was well out of range.
Jones wants to clinch
and Welker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Welker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Welker stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Welker scores with a shot to the body.
Jones clinches but Welker breaks the clinch
and Welker counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welker goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones.
Welker is trying to keep Jones in close.
Welker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Welker is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Welker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones trying to control but Welker is working from the bottom.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones postures up in Welker's guard and throws a big left but Welker blocks it.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Welker keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Welker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Welker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Welker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones trying to control but Welker is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Welker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wes Welker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Welker, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Welker against the cage but Welker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Welker keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to clinch up
letting Welker counter with a right hand.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Welker pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Welker blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Welker fails to pull guard.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Welker uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Welker blocking some punches.
Welker is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones'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.
Welker is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Welker is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones prevents Welker from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Welker is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Welker can't break the clinch.
Jones just leaning against Welker, taking a breather.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Welker moves away.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Welker pushes him off.
Jones tries to clinch there but Welker circles away.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown but Welker circles away easily
so Welker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wes Welker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perrin Jones.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Welker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Welker down.
Jones working away.
Welker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Welker is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Welker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Welker looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones trying to control but Welker is working from the bottom.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Welker.
Welker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Welker is proving a slippery customer.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Welker tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Welker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Welker passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Welker tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Welker works his way into full mount!
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones has given up his back. Will we see Welker going for some submissions?
And that's the end of the fight!
Wes Welker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Welker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wes Welker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Dodger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Kemp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Dodger!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp lands with an uppercut that bounces Dodger off the cage and back into rage.
Dodger throws a hook but Kemp avoids it easily.
Kemp lands a left and a right that send Dodger crashing to the mat, dazed. Kemp thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dodger is rocked!
It looks like Roger Dodger has been cut.
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!
Kemp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dodger is still on wobbly legs! Can Kemp finish him?
Dodger misses the jab.
Dodger seems to have recovered his senses.
Dodger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kemp is fending him off so far but Dodger persists. Nope, Kemp circles away and we're back to standing.
Dodger looks gassed!
Dodger loses concentration momentarily and Kemp pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Dodger crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Kemp finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Kemp!
Adam Kemp is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aidan Kincaid has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Aidan Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Howard!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincaid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kincaid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howard scores with a nice head shot.
Kincaid tries to clinch but Howard moves out of range.
Kincaid tries to clinch but Howard is having none of it.
Nice shot by Howard.
Kincaid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howard misses with a straight left.
Howard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Howard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kincaid is trying to control Howard's posture but Howard avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Howard.
Kincaid is trying to improve his position.
Howard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Howard asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kincaid is not content to let Howard control the position.
Howard with the ground and pound but Kincaid regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Howard avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Howard scores with a jab. Kincaid acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kincaid throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kincaid pinned against the cage. Kincaid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howard swats away the attempt to clinch by Kincaid.
Kincaid has Howard up against the cage in a clinch.
Kincaid lands with a light punch inside.
Howard is trying to drag Kincaid to the mat but Kincaid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kincaid misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid avoiding damage.
Howard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Howard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kincaid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Howard looking for a takedown.
Aidan Kincaid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Howard.
Kincaid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kincaid tries to clinch but Howard is having none of it.
Kincaid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howard lands a nice looking body shot.
Howard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kincaid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howard drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard thows a big elbow that misses.
Kincaid trying to control the position here.
Howard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kincaid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kincaid is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Howard dominated that round.
That's time! Kincaid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kincaid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Howard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kincaid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kincaid throws a right and a left that Howard avoids nicely.
Kincaid moves in looking to clinch but Howard pushes him off.
Howard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Howard keeps the fight on the outside.
Howard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howard misses with a body shot
and Kincaid counters by clinching up.
Howard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kincaid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kincaid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kincaid manages to break the clinch.
Howard slips a jab from Kincaid.
Aidan Kincaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard lands a lovely overhand right.
Kincaid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kincaid manages to avoid it.
Howard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aidan Kincaid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kincaid throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kincaid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howard throws out the jab.
Kincaid is looking to clinch.
Aidan Kincaid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard sizes up Kincaid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Howard lands with a nice body punch.
Kincaid is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
Howard looks to land a right hand but Kincaid moved out of range.
Howard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kincaid moves away.
Kincaid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kincaid wants to clinch up but Howard keeps it at a distance.
Kincaid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kincaid to the mat! Kincaid manages to get full guard.
Howard slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard trying to advance position but Kincaid counters by regaining guard.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Kincaid pulls Howard in to control the position.
Kincaid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
Howard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kincaid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid wants to stand but Howard is controlling the position.
Howard throws a strike but Kincaid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kincaid wants to stand but Howard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kincaid wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kincaid moves in looking to clinch but Howard pushes him off.
Howard lands a nice shot to the body.
Kincaid slips under a jab.
Kincaid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kincaid is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
Howard throws a shot to the body.
Howard throws an overhand right that lands on Kincaid's shoulder, as Kincaid tries to avoid the shot.
Kincaid is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
Kincaid misses with a hook. Howard ducked under it nicely.
Howard scores with a nice strike.
Kincaid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kincaid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Kincaid misses the target.
Kincaid goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kincaid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kincaid.
Kincaid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kincaid wants to clinch.
Kincaid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Kincaid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, jab by Howard - just one landing.
Howard cracks Kincaid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kincaid slips a straight right by Howard.
Howard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kincaid has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kincaid is trying to break free.
Kincaid has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kincaid tries to throw a body punch but Howard avoids it by throwing Kincaid back against the cage.
Howard tries to throw a body punch but Kincaid avoids it by throwing Howard back against the cage.
Kincaid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kincaid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kincaid manages to break the clinch.
Kincaid has closed the distance and engaged Howard in a clinch.
Kincaid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kincaid throws a looping overhand right but Howard ducks down to avoid it.
Howard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Howard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
Howard dodges the punch combination from Kincaid.
John Howard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kincaid tries to clinch up.
Kincaid fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Kincaid.
Kincaid throws a jab but it's blocked by Howard.
Kincaid scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kincaid. Kincaid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Howard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kincaid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kincaid tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance.
Howard digs a good body shot into Kincaid's ribs.
Kincaid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kincaid throws a series of punches but Howard moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Howard. That snapped Kincaid's head back.
Kincaid gets caught flat footed, as Howard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Kincaid looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Howard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Howard is taking a breather. Kincaid says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Howard is trying to control. Kincaid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Howard passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid regains half guard, as Howard was trying to land strikes.
Kincaid is trying to control but can't.
Kincaid is refusing to be controlled, as Howard sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Howard really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kincaid moves in looking to clinch but Howard pushes him off.
Howard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Howard is looking to advance position but Kincaid won't allow it.
Howard misses with a head shot. Kincaid uses the momentum to regain guard.
Howard cracks Kincaid with a solid left hand.
Kincaid controls Howard momentarily but Howard frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard thows a big elbow that misses.
Howard tries to free his leg and advance position but Kincaid is retaining full guard.
Howard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard trying to control but Kincaid is working from the bottom.
Kincaid is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Howard trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kincaid escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kincaid tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance.
Howard slips a jab from Kincaid.
Nice shot by Howard.
Kincaid doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Howard moves out of range as Kincaid strikes.
Howard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kincaid gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kincaid is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
Howard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance.
Kincaid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Howard.
Kincaid looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kincaid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kincaid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Howard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kincaid.
Howard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Howard lands with a shot to the body.
Howard shoots in but Kincaid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
Kincaid misses the body punch
and Howard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Howard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Howard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Howard is working Kincaid over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid keeps Howard under control for a moment.
Howard in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kincaid is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Howard dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Howard lands with a right hand.
Howard throws a shot from downtown. Kincaid moves away and avoids it.
Kincaid clinches but Howard breaks the clinch
and Howard counters with a right hand to the body.
Howard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kincaid tries to clinch but Howard moves away
and Howard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kincaid's guard.
Howard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kincaid has momentary wrist control but Howard slips an elbow through the middle.
John Howard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Howard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Howard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kincaid wants to stand up but Howard is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kincaid closes the distance looking to clinch
and Howard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Howard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kincaid. Kincaid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aidan Kincaid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howard misses with a straight right.
Kincaid wants to clinch but Howard slips to the side
and Howard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kincaid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Howard.
Kincaid wants to clinch
enabling Howard to counter with a crisp jab.
Kincaid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kincaid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Howard.
Howard lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kincaid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Howard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howard misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Howard as he connects with a hook.
Howard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kincaid avoids the body shot from Howard.
Kincaid throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Howard lands a slapping body shot.
Jab from Howard.
John Howard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Howard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Howard jabs at Kincaid's body.
Kincaid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Howard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Howard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kincaid's head.
Howard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Howard lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Howard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Howard scores with a hook to the body. Kincaid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Howard!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kincaid sprawls well initially but Howard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Howard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Howard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kincaid tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Howard is trying to control. Kincaid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howard 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 44:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 44:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Howard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Cornwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Hazlitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazlitt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Take Your Mama. Henry Hazlitt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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208 lbs
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222 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Cornwall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Hazlitt!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornwall shoots in for a takedown but Hazlitt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cornwall wants to clinch up but Hazlitt keeps it at a distance.
Cornwall scores with a three punch combo!
Cornwall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cornwall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cornwall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hazlitt motions for Cornwall to come forward. Hazlitt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cornwall.
Cornwall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hazlitt on the side of the head.
Hazlitt ducks under a wild hook from Cornwall.
Cornwall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hazlitt.
A good leg kick by Hazlitt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazlitt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cornwall.
Cornwall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cornwall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hazlitt sprawls well. Hazlitt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cornwall gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Cornwall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornwall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hazlitt.
A cross from Cornwall lands.
Ken Cornwall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cornwall tries to close the distance and clinch but Hazlitt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left and a right from Hazlitt both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornwall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hazlitt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cornwall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cornwall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hazlitt checks it well.
Hazlitt misses the shot to the body.
Cornwall moves into the clinch.
Hazlitt is trying to break the clinch but Cornwall has him pressed against the cage.
Hazlitt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hazlitt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cornwall lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hazlitt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cornwall moves out of range of the body kick from Hazlitt.
Cornwall doesn't manage to clinch there - Hazlitt circles away.
Cornwall scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlitt ducks under a wild hook from Cornwall.
Cornwall throws a hook but Hazlitt avoids it easily.
Cornwall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hazlitt swivels and escapes.
Cornwall misses with a straight right.
Cornwall misses with the body kick
and Hazlitt counters with a solid body kick.
A big right from Cornwall misses.
The fighters circling - Cornwall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hazlitt feints and then cracks Cornwall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cornwall down.
Cornwall misses the jab.
Hazlitt tries a head kick but it misses.
Cornwall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hazlitt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hazlitt moves away from the strike by Cornwall.
Hazlitt scoring well with a low kick there.
Cornwall misses with a straight right.
Hazlitt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hazlitt looks to land a combination but Cornwall avoids it well.
Hazlitt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cornwall misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Cornwall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornwall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hazlitt scores with a nice right hand.
Hazlitt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cornwall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hazlitt.
Cornwall looks to land a left hand but Hazlitt moved out of range nicely.
Hazlitt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cornwall moves into range and clinches up with Hazlitt.
Hazlitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Hazlitt fails to land.
Cornwall leaning against his opponent.
Hazlitt wants to break free but Cornwall has control.
Hazlitt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cornwall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cornwall tries to clinch up but Hazlitt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hazlitt tries to keep at a distance but Cornwall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cornwall leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornwall keeps control of Hazlitt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hazlitt stalling against the cage.
Hazlitt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cornwall is keeping busy.
Cornwall slowing the pace effectively.
Cornwall is trying to maintain a safe position but Hazlitt gets an underhook and turns Cornwall into the cage.
Hazlitt stalls.
Cornwall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hazlitt slips under a jab.
Hazlitt misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hazlitt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hazlitt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cornwall checks it well.
Good shot there by Hazlitt.
Cornwall throws out a loose jab but Hazlitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Hazlitt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cornwall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cornwall jabs at Hazlitt's body.
Nice shot by Cornwall.
Cornwall takes a swing at Hazlitt's ribcage but misses.
Cornwall moves in looking to clinch but Hazlitt pushes him off.
Hazlitt is looking to slow Cornwall down with leg kicks.
Cornwall throws a one two combo.
Cornwall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hazlitt is able to avoid easily.
Hazlitt throws a head kick but Cornwall moves out of range.
Cornwall misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Cornwall.
Cornwall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cornwall throws out a loose jab but Hazlitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cornwall tries to land a leg kick but Hazlitt saw it coming and moves away.
Hazlitt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slow jab from Cornwall misses its intended target.
Cornwall clinches with his opponent.
Hazlitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hazlitt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornwall stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hazlitt.
Cornwall is trying to trip Hazlitt. He has hold of a leg but Hazlitt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cornwall persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hazlitt wants to stand but Cornwall is controlling the position.
Hazlitt trying to keep a closed guard but Cornwall is proving a slippery customer.
Hazlitt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cornwall controls the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cornwall drops back looking for a leg! Hazlitt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hazlitt manages to kick Cornwall off! Cornwall jumps back into Hazlitt's guard.
Cornwall trying to control but Hazlitt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornwall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cornwall trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cornwall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hazlitt throws a leg kick but Cornwall moved away.
Cornwall's corner calls for a 1-2. Cornwall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hazlitt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hazlitt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Henry Hazlitt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hazlitt tries a head kick but it misses.
Cornwall tries to clinch but Hazlitt moves out of range.
Hazlitt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornwall looks to land a right hand but Hazlitt moved out of range.
Hazlitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cornwall moves away.
Cornwall throws a big shot that misses.
Hazlitt circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Hazlitt does no damage.
Hazlitt throws a sloppy head kick and Cornwall moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Hazlitt.
Hazlitt cracks the inside of Cornwall's front leg.
Cornwall throws out a leg kick but Hazlitt moves out of range and Cornwall only half commits.
Hazlitt stuffs the takedown.
Cornwall throws a series of punches but Hazlitt moves out of range.
Cornwall scores with a jab to the body.
Cornwall checks a low kick from Hazlitt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cornwall has Hazlitt pressed against the cage, preventing Hazlitt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornwall is trying to maintain a safe position but Hazlitt gets an underhook and turns Cornwall into the cage.
Hazlitt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cornwall misses the jab.
Cornwall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cornwall missing with a left hand there. Hazlitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Cornwall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cornwall tried to score with a low kick but Hazlitt checks it.
Cornwall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cornwall takes the fight into the clinch.
Hazlitt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hazlitt moves out of range as Cornwall strikes.
Hazlitt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cornwall misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cornwall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hazlitt moves away.
Hazlitt throws a leg kick which misses Cornwall's front leg but catches the back leg as Cornwall tries to avoid it.
Cornwall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hazlitt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hazlitt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Cornwall dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hazlitt moves away from the strike by Cornwall.
Cornwall tests Hazlitt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cornwall pushes Hazlitt up against the cage in a clinch.
Cornwall is trying to maintain a safe position but Hazlitt gets an underhook and turns Cornwall into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hazlitt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cornwall pulls guard effortlessly.
Cornwall is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hazlitt rolls with it to try and escape but Cornwall cranks on the arm and Hazlitt is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Cornwall!
Ken Cornwall retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mahdi Makungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Makungu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nelly - Heart of a Champion. Trombone has chosen Back in Black by AC/DC as his entrance music. Mahdi Makungu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mahdi Makungu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rusty Trombone!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trombone looks to land a right hand but Makungu moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trombone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Makungu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makungu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trombone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Makungu missing with a left hand there. Trombone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makungu misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Makungu misses the target.
Trombone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Makungu there.
Trombone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Makungu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trombone was well out of range. Poor timing from Makungu.
Makungu walks into a stiff left hand from Trombone.
A slow jab from Makungu misses its intended target.
Trombone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makungu.
Trombone throws a good cross that connects.
Trombone slips under a jab from Makungu.
Makungu dodges the punch combination from Trombone.
Trombone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makungu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makungu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trombone.
Trombone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trombone moves away from the strike by Makungu.
Trombone misses with a series of wild punches.
Makungu thuds his right hand into Trombone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Makungu lands with a cross.
It looks like Rusty Trombone has been cut.
Makungu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trombone.
Trombone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makungu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trombone lands a nice looking body shot.
Makungu misses the body punch
so Trombone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Trombone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makungu controlling Trombone's posture.
Trombone is looking to work some ground and pound but Makungu has wrist control.
Makungu wants to sweep here but Trombone controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone tries to free his leg and advance position but Makungu is retaining full guard.
Trombone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Makungu has his foot on Trombone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trombone works his way back into a safe position though.
Makungu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trombone misses with the combination.
Trombone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makungu manages to avoid it.
Trombone lands with a nice combination. Makungu backs away looking to recover.
Makungu throws a shot from downtown. Trombone moves away and avoids it.
Makungu throws a hook to the side of Trombone's head but Trombone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Trombone coming out on top.
Trombone throws a series of punches but Makungu moves out of range.
Makungu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makungu misses with a hook. Trombone ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Trombone misses.
Trombone shoots in for a takedown but Makungu shows good takedown defense.
Makungu thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Makungu.
Makungu walks into a jab.
Trombone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makungu throws out the jab.
Makungu misses the body punch
and Trombone counters with a good low kick that Makungu was not able to check.
Makungu misses with a looping right.
Trombone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trombone misses with a two punch combination.
Trombone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makungu.
Trombone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makungu.
Makungu misses the jab.
Makungu misses with a straight right.
Makungu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trombone.
Trombone moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Makungu lands with a straight right. Trombone didn't see that one coming.
Makungu misses with a straight right.
Makungu scores with a jab. Trombone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trombone lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Trombone does no damage.
Trombone moves out of range of the strikes.
Makungu looks to land a right hand but Trombone moved out of range.
Trombone walks into a left hand.
Trombone moves out of range of the strikes.
Makungu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Trombone.
Makungu misses with a hook to the body
and Trombone counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makungu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trombone but Trombone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makungu misses with an uppercut. Trombone saw that one coming.
Makungu throws a hook but Trombone blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rusty Trombone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Makungu misses the shot to the body.
Trombone misses with the combination.
Trombone lands a jab-cross combination.
Makungu misses with a body shot
and Trombone counters with a nice body shot.
Makungu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trombone scores with a nice head shot.
Trombone throws a front kick aimed at Makungu's knee but Makungu avoids it well.
Makungu throws an overhand right that lands on Trombone's shoulder, as Trombone tries to avoid the shot.
Trombone jabs Makungu right on the nose. Makungu blinks but takes it well.
Trombone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trombone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trombone lands a really nice looking cross but Makungu seems unphased.
Makungu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trombone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makungu throws out the jab.
Makungu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trombone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trombone staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu misses the jab.
Trombone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trombone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makungu misses with a straight left.
Makungu clobbers Trombone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trombone throws a hook to the side of Makungu's head but Makungu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trombone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trombone throws a lazy right hand but Makungu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Trombone misses.
Trombone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Makungu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trombone postures up.
Trombone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trombone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone tries to free his leg and advance position but Makungu is retaining full guard.
Tromboneis looking to pass into half guard but Makungu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Makungu is in guard.
Trombone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makungu is one step ahead there.
Makungu looking to pass the guard.
Makungu trying to control the position from guard on top but Trombone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makungu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Makungu takes one to the side of the head.
Makungu swats away the attempt to clinch by Trombone.
Trombone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Trombone.
Makungu lands with a right hand.
Makungu ducks under a wild hook from Trombone.
Trombone lands a two punch combo.
Trombone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makungu is fending him off so far but Trombone persists. Nope, Makungu circles away and we're back to standing.
Makungu misses with a body shot
and Trombone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trombone stuns Makungu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trombone has his takedown stuffed
and Makungu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makungu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Makungu thows a body shot but no joy.
Trombone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makungu.
Makungu throws a hook to the side of Trombone's head but Trombone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makungu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trombone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Makungu's guard.
Trombone stopping the sweep attempt from Makungu.
Trombone lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trombone wants to control from the top but Makungu keeps moving.
Makungu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Trombone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Makungu looks to score with a jab to the body but Trombone is just out of range.
Makungu lands with a nice body punch.
Trombone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makungu.
Trombone with a nice cross.
Makungu misses the jab.
Trombone throws a hook but Makungu avoids it easily.
Makungu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trombone.
Rusty Trombone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Makungu misses.
Trombone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trombone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makungu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trombone lands a jab to the nose.
Trombone slips a jab from Makungu.
Makungu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahdi Makungu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trombone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makungu is fending him off so far but Trombone persists. Nope, Makungu circles away and we're back to standing.
Trombone punishes Makungu's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu misses with an uppercut.
Trombone ducks under a wild hook from Makungu.
Trombone scores with a one two! Makungu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Makungu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trombone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trombone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trombone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trombone throws a nice looking combination but Makungu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trombone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trombone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Makungu missing with a left hand there. Trombone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trombone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makungu manages to avoid it.
Rusty Trombone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trombone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trombone ducks under a wild hook from Makungu.
Makungu scores with a jab to the body.
Trombone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trombone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makungu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone looks to land a left hand but Makungu moved out of range nicely.
Trombone misses with a hook.
Makungu misses with a hook. Trombone ducked under it nicely.
Makungu misses with an uppercut.
Makungu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Makungu misses.
Trombone staying out of range there.
Makungu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Makungu throws a hook but Trombone blocks it.
Makungu throws a looping overhand right but Trombone ducks down to avoid it.
Makungu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trombone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makungu misses with a hook. Trombone ducked under it nicely.
Makungu with a nice cross.
Trombone tries to bum rush Makungu with a series of wild strikes but Makungu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trombone misses with a two punch combination.
Trombone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trombone ducks under a wild hook from Makungu.
Makungu scores with a body shot.
Trombone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makungu counters with a nice uppercut.
Trombone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trombone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Makungu did well to prevent Trombone getting side control.
Makungu is trying to control but can't.
Trombone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makungu trying to control but Trombone postures up.
Makungu tries to roll over but Trombone keeps him under control.
Trombone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trombone wants to free his trapped foot but Makungu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trombone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trombone is looking to take a break and control but Makungu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trombone throws a right hand that Makungu ducks under and follows up with a left that Makungu also avoids with ease.
Makungu cracks Trombone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trombone tries to clinch but Makungu moves away
and Makungu counters with a stiff right hand.
Makungu throws a combination that misses
and Trombone counters with a low kick, right behind Makungu 's knee.
Makungu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trombone slips under a jab.
Makungu throws a looping overhand right but Trombone ducks down to avoid it.
Trombone throws a looping overhand right but Makungu ducks down to avoid it.
Trombone moves away from the strike by Makungu.
Nice shot lands for Makungu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahdi Makungu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Trombone looks to land a combination. Makungu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Trombone throws a body punch but Makungu moves out of range.
Trombone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trombone misses with a combination
and Makungu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makungu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trombone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trombone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Trombone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trombone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Makungu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trombone ducks under a wild hook from Makungu.
Trombone slips a straight right by Makungu.
Makungu scores with a jab.
Makungu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Makungu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu misses with a body shot
and Trombone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Makungu looks to throw the jab but Trombone is out of range.
Trombone moves out of range of the strikes.
Trombone closes the distance and clinches up with Makungu, looking for a takedown. Trombone pushes Makungu against the cage but Makungu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makungu misses the shot to the body.
Trombone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makungu is out of range.
Makungu slips under a jab.
Trombone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makungu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahdi Makungu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Trombone.
Trombone defending well as Makungu loads up on a big left hand.
Trombone looks to land a combination but Makungu avoids it well.
Good shot there by Makungu.
Trombone misses with the combination.
Trombone throws a hook to the side of Makungu's head but Makungu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makungu.
Trombone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makungu.
Makungu throws a sloppy body shot
and Trombone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Makungu throws a lazy right hand but Trombone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makungu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makungu misses with a straight right.
Makungu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trombone misses with a double jab
and Makungu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trombone thows a body shot but no joy.
Makungu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trombone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makungu manages to avoid it.
Makungu misses with a hook.
Makungu misses with an uppercut. Trombone saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makungu throws the left hand but Trombone avoids the punch easily.
Makungu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trombone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makungu misses with a double jab.
Makungu lands a nice hook to Trombone's body. Trombone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the body from Makungu misses
and Trombone moves into the clinch.
Makungu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trombone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Makungu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trombone tries for a takedown but Makungu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trombone is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Makungu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makungu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trombone.
Trombone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Trombone looks to land a combination but Makungu avoids it well.
Trombone tries to bum rush Makungu with a series of wild strikes but Makungu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makungu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trombone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Makungu scores with a four punch combination!
Nice takedown defense from Trombone. No joy for Makungu on that attempt.
Trombone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makungu swats away the attempt to clinch by Trombone.
Makungu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trombone manages to avoid it.
Makungu throws a body punch but Trombone moves out of range.
Makungu missing with a left hand there. Trombone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makungu misses the jab.
Makungu looks to throw the jab but Trombone is out of range.
Trombone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Makungu as Trombone shoots in.
Makungu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trombone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makungu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trombone.
Trombone takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahdi Makungu had his way with Rusty Trombone in that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Makungu throws a shot from downtown. Trombone moves away and avoids it.
Makungu misses with a straight right.
Makungu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trombone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Makungu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makungu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trombone throws a one two combo.
Trombone misses with the combination.
Makungu thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makungu throws a hook but Trombone blocks it.
Makungu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trombone.
Trombone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trombone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makungu.
Trombone slips a straight right by Makungu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu slips under a jab.
Makungu throws a shot from downtown. Trombone moves away and avoids it.
Trombone misses with the combination.
Trombone throws a combination that misses
and Makungu counters with a stiff right hand.
Makungu avoids the body shot from Trombone.
Makungu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trombone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trombone throws a shot from downtown. Makungu moves away and avoids it.
Trombone throws and low kick but Makungu moves out of range easily.
Makungu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trombone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Trombone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trombone lands with a punch from half guard.
Trombone wants to advance to full mount but Makungu doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Trombone is posturing up here but Makungu has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Trombone tries to roll out but it's too tight and Trombone has to tap! Slick submission there by Makungu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mahdi Makungu!
Mahdi Makungu retains his featherweight title!
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