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MXC 1: Birthday Bash PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xplicit Powerhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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300 lbs
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307 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xplicit Powerhouse!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powerhouse wants to clinch
and da Simplicidade Simples counters with a nice double leg into side control. Powerhouse won't be happy with that.
da Simplicidade Simples cracks Powerhouse with an elbow. That is naaassty.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control the position but Powerhouse is working away.
da Simplicidade Simples tries to advance to mount but can't.
da Simplicidade Simples advances to full mount.
da Simplicidade Simples with shots to the head and body - Powerhouse looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Xplicit Powerhouse 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!
da Simplicidade Simples controlling from mount.
da Simplicidade Simples landing shots from mount.
That has opened up Xplicit Powerhouse's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Powerhouse is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Powerhouse and da Simplicidade Simples has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Powerhouse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with da Simplicidade Simples. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Powerhouse gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
da Simplicidade Simples has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Powerhouse regains half guard.
da Simplicidade Simples keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Powerhouse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control from half guard but Powerhouse is working away.
Powerhouse is in trouble now - da Simplicidade Simples has advanced to mount!
da Simplicidade Simples lands with some strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
da Simplicidade Simples with a couple of short strikes.
Xplicit Powerhouse's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Xplicit Powerhouse's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Nidorenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennett has chosen Smuggly Ugly as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Austin Nidorenko has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Austin Nidorenko seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Nidorenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stu Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bennett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bennett closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nidorenko quickly recovers to half guard.
Bennett throwing shots but Nidorenko is blocking nicely.
Bennett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nidorenko!
Nidorenko wants to hold on but Bennett pushes him away.
Bennett is working for a guillotine from mount but Nidorenko frees his head quite easily.
Nidorenko tries to improve his position but instead Bennett has taken his back!
Bennett has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nidorenko's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nidorenko is trying to get back to his feet but Bennett has full control of the position and if anything, Nidorenko has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nidorenko is trying to break free.
Bennett trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nidorenko doesn't escape.
Bennett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bennett is hanging on to Nidorenko's back as he tries to escape.
Bennett avoiding Nidorenko 's attempts to control his hands.
Nidorenko is trying to get back to his feet but Bennett has full control of the position and if anything, Nidorenko has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bennett keeps control of the position as Nidorenko tries to break free.
Nidorenko is trying to get back to his feet but Bennett has full control of the position and if anything, Nidorenko has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nidorenko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bennett.
Bennett is trying to stick to Nidorenko's back but Nidorenko is turning into Bennett. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bennett's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nidorenko.
Nidorenko stops Bennett from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stu Bennett.
Bennett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bennett lands in his opponent's guard.
Nidorenko wants to stand and escape but Bennett is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nidorenko is proving hard to escape from.
Bennett controlling from the top position.
Nidorenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Bennett decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nidorenko, up you get!
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Nidorenko shows good takedown defense.
Nidorenko throws a series of punches but Bennett avoids them all with ease.
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.
Bennett moves into the clinch.
Bennett decides to pull guard.
Nidorenko cracks Bennett with a solid left hand.
Nidorenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bennett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nidorenko has passed into half guard!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bennett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bennett looks gassed!
Still in half guard, Nidorenko seems content to control.
Bennett wants to control but Nidorenko is keeping busy.
Nidorenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bennett's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Bennett dominated that round.
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.
Nidorenko looks to clinch
and Bennett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nidorenko's guard.
Nidorenko pushes Bennett off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bennett forces Nidorenko back against the ropes and clinches.
Bennett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and Nidorenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Nidorenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Bennett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nidorenko is able to avoid easily.
Nidorenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bennett counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nidorenko!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nidorenko's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bennett trying to control but Nidorenko is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nidorenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bennett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bennett avoids the attempt from Nidorenko to control.
Bennett controlling from the full mount.
Bennett throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bennett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nidorenko really wants to buck Bennett off and get back to his feet.
Nidorenko working to try and regain half guard.
Bennett punching from mount but Nidorenko doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nidorenko tries to buck Bennett off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bennett looking to finish with strikes here!
Bennett won't let Nidorenko get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nidorenko is squirming around, avoiding Bennett's attempts to control the action.
Bennett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bennett throwing strikes here but Nidorenko is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bennett looking to secure an arm triangle but Nidorenko defends it well.
Bennett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nidorenko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nidorenko is squirming around, avoiding Bennett's attempts to control the action.
Bennett throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nidorenko because Bennett loaded up on that one.
Bennett is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nidorenko to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nidorenko shrugs it off.
Bennett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Bennett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nidorenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Nidorenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nidorenko closes the distance but Bennett moves to the side
and Bennett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bennett jumps guard but Nidorenko stands there with Bennett around his waist. Bennett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bennett decides to pull guard.
Nidorenko preventing the sweep.
Nidorenko is looking to advance position but Bennett has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bennett wants to control the pace but Nidorenko is squirming around nicely.
Nidorenko tries to buck Bennett off but he can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nidorenko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nidorenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nidorenko wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Bennett trying to control momentarily.
Bennett working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Austin Nidorenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nidorenko tries to escape but Bennett has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nidorenko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bennett is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bennett working for the choke.
Bennett is looking to control Nidorenko but Nidorenko is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bennett is riding his opponent, not letting Nidorenko buck him off.
Stu Bennett has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nidorenko covering up well and avoiding damage.
What can Nidorenko do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nidorenko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bennett.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nidorenko tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bennett is punishing Nidorenko with some ground and pound.
It looks like Austin Nidorenko has been cut.
Nidorenko is in bad spot here.
Nidorenko staying busy and making it hard for Bennett to control.
Bennett biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bennett is controlling the position but Nidorenko somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Nidorenko is looking to get back to is feet but Bennett passes into side control.
Stu Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bennett decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Bennett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Stu Bennett!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Stu Bennett!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Stu Bennett!
Stu Bennett wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakey Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunder comes to the ring accompanied by Eminem - Bully. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jakey Kirby!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Thunder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirby scores a takedown into full mount!
Kirby raining down shots from the mount!
Kirby fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Thunder wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Kirby postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thunder looks a forlorn figure.
Kirby scoring with strikes but Thunder is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirby dominating with strikes here.
Kirby unloading with bombs!
Kirby scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thunder?
Kirby working the ground and pound effectively.
Kirby lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kirby with the ground and pound from mount.
Thunder is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thunder hang on?
Kirby connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thunder is rocked!
Thunder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thunder is bucking up trying to escape but Kirby cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kirby in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kirby fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kirby scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thunder?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder is trying to stand up.
Thunder is desperately trying to improve his position but Kirby has a good base and remains in mount.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Kirby breaks from Thunder's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Thunder that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kirby with shots to the head and body - Thunder looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kirby wants to finish this one by submission but Thunder is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kirby.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thunder taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is landing with some decent strikes but Thunder is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kirby lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kirby punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kirby in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kirby scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thunder?
Kirby postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Thunder badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kirby around the waist but Kirby pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kirby is the winner by TKO! Kirby jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakey Kirby!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greissi Jiorgite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold has chosen Lloyd Banks Feat. Eminem - Where I'm At as his entrance music. Greissi Jiorgite has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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242 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greissi Jiorgite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Gold!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jiorgite counters with a takedown into side control.
Jiorgite looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gold wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jiorgite takes a little break here. Gold wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gold is looking for a sweep.
Jiorgite in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gold is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Greissi Jiorgite!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Granderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Lytle is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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172 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Lytle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rich Granderson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Granderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lytle is retaining full guard.
Lytle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Granderson defends well.
Lytle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Granderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Granderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Granderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lytle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Granderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Granderson wants to pass the guard but Lytle is keeping the position.
Granderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lytle looking to control.
Lytle has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Granderson doesn't defend quickly enough and Lytle has managed to lock this one up! Can Granderson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lytle on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Lytle!
James Lytle is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nefertum Imhotep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derya Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sevket has chosen In the Club as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Derya Sevket has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nefertum Imhotep's chin.
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280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nefertum Imhotep!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derya Sevket!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sevket tries a head kick but it misses.
Sevket gets a clinch.
Sevket holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Imhotep tries to pull guard but Sevket holds him up against the ropes and eventually Imhotep drops back down to his feet.
Imhotep looking to throw knees to the head but Sevket is blocking nicely.
Sevket looking to throw knees to the head but Imhotep is blocking nicely.
Sevket gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Nefertum Imhotep has been cut.
Sevket missing with knees to the body.
Sevket trying to control the position but instead, Imhotep has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sevket into the ropes.
Imhotep with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Imhotep gets control of Sevket's arms and successfully pulls guard. Imhotep will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sevket stopping the sweep attempt from Imhotep.
Imhotep is trying to keep Sevket in close.
Imhotep wants to sweep but no luck.
Sevket wanted to stand there but Imhotep had control of the position.
Imhotep looking for a sweep. Not yet Imhotep, not yet.
Sevket wants to stand and escape but instead Imhotep has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sevket wants to stand up but Imhotep is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imhotep not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Imhotep would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Imhotep wants to pass the guard but Sevket is keeping the position.
Sevket escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Imhotep gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sevket wants to stand but Imhotep is controlling the position.
Imhotep is looking to stand up but Sevket won't let him.
Sevket is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sevket has a closed guard, preventing Imhotep from standing up.
Sevket wants to stand up but Imhotep is controlling him.
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.
Imhotep with a flurry of punches that miss.
Imhotep gets to his feet - Sevket follows without any prompting.
Imhotep closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sevket counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sevket gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sevket circles away from the clinch attempt.
Imhotep wants to clinch but Sevket slips to the side
and Sevket counters by clinching up.
Imhotep tries a knee to the head but Sevket blocks it.
Sevket escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sevket avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sevket pushes Imhotep up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sevket breaks from the clinch.
Imhotep wants to clinch up but Sevket keeps it at a distance.
Imhotep tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sevket counters with a shoot takedown. Imhotep fights it but they end up in guard.
Imhotep 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.
Imhotep has a closed guard, preventing Sevket from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep trying to control the position.
Imhotep is pulling down on Sevket's head. It's preventing any offense from Sevket, at least for the moment.
Sevket gets to his feet. Imhotep looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sevket misses with a knee to the head.
Sevket pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Imhotep looks to clinch
and Sevket counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sevket.
Imhotep looking for a sweep. Not yet Imhotep, not yet.
Imhotep is working an open guard so Sevket takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Imhotep is breathing heavily.
Imhotep shoots and misses
and Sevket counters with a leg kick.
Sevket rushes Imhotep and presses him up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sevket can't get the takedown.
Sevket breaks the clinch.
Sevket moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sevket.
Sevket lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Imhotep misses with a knee strike.
Sevket breaks from the clinch.
Sevket scores with a push kick.
Sevket closes the distance and clinches.
Sevket lands a good knee to the midsection. Imhotep won't want to take too many of those.
Sevket drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Imhotep gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sevket lands a knee to the body.
Sevket breaks the clinch.
Sevket has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sevket landing knees to the body.
Sevket using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Imhotep has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sevket blocks the elbow strike.
Sevket lands a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sevket connects with a knee to the head.
Sevket ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sevket no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sevket keeping moving, preventing Imhotep from controlling successfully.
Sevket 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.
Derya Sevket dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nefertum Imhotep's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sevket moves into range and clinches up with Imhotep.
Imhotep throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sevket tries to land knees in the clinch but Imhotep avoids the damage to the body.
Sevket with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sevket wants a takedown.
Imhotep throws an elbow that misses.
Imhotep fails to pull guard.
Imhotep is trying to break free.
Imhotep throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sevket blocks it with crossed arms.
Sevket is looking to control Imhotep's arms but Imhotep gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sevket has his back to the ropes.
Sevket pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Imhotep throws a combination that misses
and Sevket counters with a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Sevket just misses with a elbow thrown towards Imhotep's brow.
Imhotep missing with knees to the body.
Imhotep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Imhotep is trying to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sevket tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Sevket.
Imhotep tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Imhotep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nefertum Imhotep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sevket pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imhotep closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sevket moves into the clinch.
Imhotep throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sevket blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Sevket.
Sevket landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sevket blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sevket obliges.
Imhotep takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sevket comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sevket pulls Imhotep into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imhotep has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sevket is proving hard to escape from.
Sevket kicks Imhotep off and gets to his feet.
Sevket moves into the clinch.
Sevket using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sevket has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sevket with a knee to the head.
Sevket wants a takedown.
Sevket is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Imhotep.
Imhotep drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket wants to stand but Imhotep is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Imhotep is on top in guard.
Sevket wants to sweep here but Imhotep controlling him for the moment.
Imhotep thows a big elbow that misses.
Sevket has momentary wrist control but Imhotep slips an elbow through the middle.
Imhotep stands up and waves to Sevket to follow him.
Sevket gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sevket is trying to maintain a safe position but Imhotep gets an underhook and turns Sevket into the ropes.
Imhotep has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sevket clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep misses with a punch to the head.
Imhotep throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Imhotep throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Imhotep is working the ground and pound. Can Sevket escape?
Sevket is trying to get back to his feet but Imhotep has full control of the position and if anything, Sevket has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Even with his hooks in, Imhotep manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sevket is trying to stand back up.
Sevket breaks Imhotep's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sevket tries to stand but Imhotep is controlling from the bottom.
Imhotep looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sevket trying to stand up but can't free himself from Imhotep's guard.
Imhotep will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sevket stands up from Imhotep's guard - Sevket perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Sevket manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sevket rushes Imhotep and presses him up against the ropes.
Sevket lands a nice knee to the body.
Sevket pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sevket clinches up against the ropes.
Sevket using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Imhotep has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Imhotep stalling in the clinch but Sevket improves position.
Sevket tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Imhotep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Imhotep tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sevket lands an elbow inside that Imhotep shrugs off.
Imhotep wants to break free but Sevket has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Imhotep as Sevket tries to tie him up.
Imhotep with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sevket with a knee to the head.
Sevket putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Imhotep in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sevket as Imhotep tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derya Sevket showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nefertum Imhotep's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Imhotep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sevket takes the fight into the clinch.
Sevket landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sevket is working for takedown but Imhotep is calmly controlling the position for now.
Imhotep goes for a takedown attempt but Sevket pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sevket pushes Imhotep up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sevket lands a knee to the head.
Imhotep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sevket just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Sevket looking for a takedown.
Sevket unloads a knee to the mid-section. Imhotep lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Imhotep trying to control the position but instead, Sevket has worked for underhooks and has pushed Imhotep into the ropes.
Sevket manages to break the clinch.
Sevket showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Imhotep.
Sevket drives through and clinches with Imhotep against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sevket's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket takes the fight into the clinch.
Imhotep tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nefertum Imhotep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Imhotep taking a breather.
Imhotep tries to land a knee to the head but Sevket blocks with his arms.
Derya Sevket seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sevket lands a nice elbow.
Sevket lands a knee to the head.
Sevket using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Imhotep has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sevket manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sevket is on top in guard.
Sevket would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Imhotep manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Derya Sevket has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sevket somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Sevket closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep fails to pull guard.
Imhotep is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sevket lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Imhotep wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sevket.
Sevket scores with a knee to the head.
Sevket is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sevket manages to break the clinch.
Sevket avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Imhotep wants to clinch but Sevket slips to the side
and Sevket moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Sevket.
Imhotep tries to land a knee to the head but Sevket blocks with his arms.
Sevket blocks the elbow strike.
Sevket blocks an elbow strike from Imhotep.
Sevket lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sevket putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Imhotep in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Imhotep tries to land a knee to the head but Sevket blocks with his arms.
Sevket with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Imhotep wants to get back to striking at distance but Sevket won't allow it.
Sevket connects with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Imhotep manages to break the clinch.
Sevket has Imhotep up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket tries to stall but Imhotep uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Imhotep jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sevket walks away with a smile on his face. Imhotep gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid body kick from Sevket.
Imhotep tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sevket counters with an inside leg kick.
Imhotep tries to clinch
and Sevket counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sevket.
Sevket blocks the elbow strike.
Sevket manages to break the clinch.
Imhotep clinches up against the ropes.
Imhotep can't break the clinch.
Imhotep misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sevket trying to stall but Imhotep improves his position.
Sevket connects with a nasty looking knee right to Imhotep's face.
Imhotep pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Imhotep wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Imhotep with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Imhotep fails to pull guard.
Sevket lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sevket tries for a takedown but Imhotep manages to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep is looking to break free of the clinch but Sevket has double underhooks.
Sevket landing knees to the head.
Sevket is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sevket dodges an elbow strike from Imhotep.
Imhotep tries to land a knee to the head but Sevket blocks with his arms.
Sevket is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sevket landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sevket displaying some good clinch control by pressing Imhotep up against the ropes.
Imhotep wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sevket has him pressed against the ropes.
Sevket connects with a knee to the head.
Imhotep misses with an elbow over the top.
Imhotep tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sevket avoids it.
Sevket pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Imhotep wants to clinch but Sevket slips to the side
and Sevket counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sevket stands up.
Sevket drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derya Sevket really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nefertum Imhotep's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Imhotep tries to clinch but Sevket moves away
and Sevket counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Imhotep tries to clinch
and Sevket moves into the clinch.
Imhotep has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sevket avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sevket manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Imhotep is looking to stand up but Sevket won't let him.
Sevket is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sevket lands a takedown into guard.
Sevket gets to his feet - Imhotep follows without any prompting.
Imhotep tries to keep at a distance but Sevket has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sevket pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Imhotep wants to clinch.
Imhotep tries to close the distance and clinch but Sevket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Imhotep closes the distance but Sevket moves to the side
and Sevket moves into the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sevket lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Imhotep tries to pull guard but Sevket holds him up against the ropes and eventually Imhotep drops back down to his feet.
Sevket connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket manages to break the clinch.
Sevket clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Imhotep's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Imhotep is stalling here.
Imhotep tries to circle away but Sevket has him pinned against the ropes.
Imhotep fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nefertum Imhotep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Imhotep looking to throw knees to the head but Sevket is blocking nicely.
Sevket wants the takedown. Imhotep is fighting it off but Sevket persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Imhotep's guard against the ropes.
Sevket is looking to work some ground and pound but Imhotep has wrist control.
Imhotep manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sevket bucks up and throws Imhotep to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Imhotep is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sevket moves into the clinch.
Sevket is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Imhotep can't fight it off and eventually Sevket manages to take the fight to the floor. Imhotep looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sevket prevents Imhotep from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket stopping the sweep attempt from Imhotep.
Sevket gets to his feet - Imhotep follows without any prompting.
Imhotep takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sevket clinches with his opponent.
Sevket using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Imhotep is trying to push Sevket away but Sevket has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Imhotep takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sevket lands a knee to the body.
Imhotep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sevket using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Imhotep has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sevket crunches a lovely knee into Imhotep's ribcage.
Sevket is trying to break free.
Imhotep using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sevket has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sevket tries for a takedown but Imhotep manages to get underhooks.
Sevket tries a knee to the head but Imhotep blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Imhotep fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sevket keeps the fight on the outside.
Sevket closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sevket is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Imhotep is defending well for now.
Sevket wants to stall.
Imhotep misses with an elbow strike.
Imhotep jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sevket walks away with a smile on his face. Imhotep gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sevket has Imhotep up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sevket missing with knees to the body.
Sevket avoids a wild elbow strike from Imhotep.
Imhotep manages to pull guard.
Imhotep is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sevket tries to roll over but Imhotep keeps him under control.
Sevket is trying to stand up here but Imhotep is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Imhotep connects with a nice short shot to Sevket's temple.
Sevket pushes Imhotep off looking to stand but Imhotep dives back in and keeps control.
Imhotep is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sevket!
Imhotep working for a guillotine from mount but Sevket is in no mood to give up.
Sevket avoids a series of strikes thrown by Imhotep.
Sevket is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Imhotep controlling the pace for now.
Imhotep seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sevket for as long as he can get away with.
Imhotep misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sevket regains half guard.
Sevket is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derya Sevket dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Nefertum Imhotep's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Imhotep tries to clinch up
and Sevket counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Imhotep misses with an elbow over the top.
Imhotep misses with a knee strike.
Sevket lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Imhotep is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sevket is keeping busy.
Sevket with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Imhotep takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sevket using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sevket connects with a nasty looking knee right to Imhotep's face.
Sevket lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sevket utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Imhotep tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sevket wants a takedown.
Imhotep has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sevket uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imhotep manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sevket closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Imhotep's guard.
Sevket wants to pass the guard but Imhotep is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sevket accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imhotep wants to get back to his feet but Sevket is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Imhotep looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sevket is one step ahead there.
Sevket gets to his feet - Imhotep follows without any prompting.
Sevket closes the distance and clinches.
Imhotep takes an elbow to the temple.
Sevket unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sevket tries to land a knee to the head but Imhotep blocks with his arms.
Sevket landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Imhotep is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sevket is defending well for now.
Imhotep takes a knee right on the jaw!
Imhotep has Sevket pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Sevket manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Imhotep throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sevket drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Imhotep gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Imhotep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket is working for takedown but Imhotep is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nefertum Imhotep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derya Sevket.
Imhotep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Imhotep tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sevket smiles and moves away.
Sevket clinches.
Sevket lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sevket is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Imhotep is defending well for now.
Sevket wants to break free but Imhotep has control.
Sevket wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Imhotep has him pressed against the ropes.
Imhotep is trying to break the clinch but Sevket has him pressed against the ropes.
Sevket trying to stall but Imhotep improves his position.
Imhotep looking to throw knees to the head but Sevket is blocking nicely.
Sevket throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Imhotep blocks it with crossed arms.
Sevket stops a takedown attempt from Imhotep.
Imhotep dodges an elbow strike from Sevket.
Imhotep misses with an elbow over the top.
Imhotep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sevket just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Sevket using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sevket connects with a nasty looking knee right to Imhotep's face.
Imhotep is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sevket manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket moves into the clinch.
Sevket unloads a knee to the mid-section. Imhotep lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Imhotep tries to land knees in the clinch but Sevket avoids the damage to the body.
Imhotep tries to pull guard but Sevket won't allow it.
Sevket landing knees to the head.
Imhotep fails to pull guard.
Sevket lands a nice knee to the body.
Sevket working Imhotep over with knees to the body.
Sevket has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Imhotep regains guard immediately.
Sevket stands up and waves to Imhotep to follow him.
Imhotep fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sevket rushes Imhotep and presses him up against the ropes.
Imhotep tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sevket unloads a knee to the mid-section. Imhotep lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sevket looking to throw knees to the head but Imhotep is blocking nicely.
Imhotep has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sevket looking to slow down the pace here.
Imhotep tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sevket smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sevket takes the fight into the clinch.
Sevket lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Imhotep misses with an elbow over the top.
Sevket breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sevket closes the distance and pushes Imhotep back into the ropes.
Imhotep looking to throw knees to the head but Sevket is blocking nicely.
Sevket breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sevket gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sevket connects with a nasty looking knee right to Imhotep's face.
Imhotep is working for takedown but Sevket is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sevket throws a knee to the head but misses.
Imhotep tries to land knees in the clinch but Sevket avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imhotep wants a takedown but no success here.
Sevket with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Imhotep misses with a knee strike.
Imhotep takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nefertum Imhotep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derya Sevket is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Imhotep tries to break the clinch but Sevket is controlling the position.
Sevket stalling in the clinch but Imhotep improves position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derya Sevket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sevket has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Derya Sevket!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Derya Sevket!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Derya Sevket!
Derya Sevket wins by unanimous decision! Derya Sevket retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Hosking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Howards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hosking comes to the ring accompanied by War Machine. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Hosking!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Howards!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hosking closes the distance and clinches.
Hosking lands a shoulder strike.
Howards working hard to break the clinch.
Howards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hosking walks away with a smile on his face. Howards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A right-left combo lands from Howards.
Howards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hosking was well out of range. Poor timing from Howards.
Howards lands with a shot to the body.
Howards's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hosking under the eye.
Hosking has Howards up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hosking jumps guard but Howards stands there with Hosking around his waist. Hosking gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hosking tries for a takedown but Howards manages to get underhooks.
Hosking has Howards pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hosking pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Howards tumbling to the mat - Hosking dives into Howards's guard.
Howards is wriggling around but Hosking manages to pass to half guard.
Howards makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hosking stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosking fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howards, pushing him back against the ropes.
Howards avoiding damage.
Howards misses with the head strike.
Hosking tries to stall but Howards uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Howards wants a takedown but no success here.
Matthew Hosking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Howards.
A short right from Howards.
Hosking manages to break the clinch.
Hosking moves into range and clinches up with Howards.
Hosking is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hosking has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Howards regains guard immediately.
Howards wants to stand and escape but Hosking is having none of it.
Howards is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hosking dives into side control.
Hosking tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howards can't do much from the bottom here.
Howards wants to get back to his feet but Hosking is dominant here and he's now got Howards's back!
Howards is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hosking trying to control.
Howards wants to control his opponent's hands but Hosking gets his hands free.
Hosking scores with punches and elbows.
Howards trying to get back to his feet but Hosking is in full control for now.
Can Howards hold on?! Hosking is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howards holding both Hosking 's hands and preventing any damage.
Hosking is looking for the choke from the back position but Howards is controlling his hands well.
Howards is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hosking is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Howards defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Howards has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hosking has Howards flattened out and is raining down punches.
Howards wants to escape the position.
Howards manages to stand up with Hosking still on his back. Eventually Hosking drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Hosking closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Howards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hosking is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hosking has Howards pushed against the ropes.
Howards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hosking lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hosking lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Hosking dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hosking darts in and clinches Howards up against the ropes.
Hosking is trying to stall.
Hosking lands a takedown into guard.
Howards is looking to stand up but Hosking isn't so interested in that idea.
Howards looking to control.
Howards throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hosking uses it to pass to side control.
Hosking has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hosking displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howards throws out the jab.
Howards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hosking sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howards darts in trying to clinch
and Hosking holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosking has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Howards takes an elbow to the temple.
Howards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hosking escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthew Hosking is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hosking with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hosking tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Howards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howards checks a low kick from Hosking.
Howards tries to clinch
and Hosking counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howards can do anything to dispel that myth.
Howards is looking to escape.
Hosking stands up and beckons Howards to join him on the feet.
Howards is breathing heavily.
Hosking with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Howards to score with a decent uppercut.
Hosking tries to clinch up.
Howards staying out of range there.
Howards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howards tries to clinch up but Hosking circles away and keeps his distance.
Hosking throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hosking throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howards.
Billy Howards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosking has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Howards finds it's way round the side to connect with Hosking's head.
Hosking tries to land a front kick but Howards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hosking walks into a left hand.
Hosking throws a series of punches but Howards moves out of range.
Hosking lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howards lands a two punch combo.
Howards thows a body shot but no joy.
Howards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hosking swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hosking tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Howards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Howards has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hosking tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hosking somewhat.
Howards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Howards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howards closes the distance and clinches up with Hosking, looking for a takedown. Howards pushes Hosking against the ropes but Hosking circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Howards misses with a series of wild punches.
Howards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hosking swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Howards closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosking is trying to force a seperation but Howards has the dominant position.
Howards tries to pull guard but Hosking holds him up against the ropes and eventually Howards drops back down to his feet.
Howards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hosking or not.
Hosking drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howards drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hosking gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matthew Hosking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Howards.
Hosking lands an elbow that stopped Howards in his tracks for a moment.
Howards working aggressively here.
Howards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Howards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hosking manages to avoid it.
Howards darts in and clinches Hosking up against the ropes.
Howards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hosking has him pressed against the ropes.
Howards wants to get back to striking at distance but Hosking won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A right hand to the body from Howards.
Howards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hosking wants to stall.
Hosking lands a shoulder strike.
Hosking trying to control the position but instead, Howards has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hosking into the ropes.
Hosking pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hosking looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hosking clinches up with Howards and pushes him back against the ropes.
Howards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hosking smiles and moves away.
Howards darts in trying to clinch
and Hosking counters with a low kick, right behind Howards 's knee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Hosking with that takedown attempt.
Howards throws a series of punches but Hosking moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Hosking dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Howards looks to score with a jab to the body but Hosking is just out of range.
Howards lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hosking tries to clinch but Howards is having none of it.
Hosking tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howards swivels and escapes.
Howards falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hosking counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Howards works on Hosking's body with a couple of short punches.
Hosking is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Howards breaks the clinch.
Howards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hosking counters with a one-two to the body.
Howards moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Howards throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Howards scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Hosking.
Howards is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hosking rather than just go for the knockout.
Hosking fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hosking misses with a head kick.
Howards just misses with a punch to the body.
Howards closes the distance but Hosking moves to the side
and Hosking counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Howards's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howards wants to stand but Hosking is controlling the position.
Matthew Hosking overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howards is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Howards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howards is looking to stand up but Hosking isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Hosking working some strikes from top position.
Hosking works over Howards with some ground and pound from guard.
Howards is working an open guard so Hosking takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hosking avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howards misses with a double jab.
Hosking lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hosking connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hosking throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Howards's head.
Hosking circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hosking counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Howards's guard now.
Hosking stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Howards tries to clinch up
and Hosking decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Howards's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosking slips nicely into half guard.
Hosking is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Howards!
Howards can't escape the position.
Hosking wants to finish this one by submission but Howards is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hosking.
Hosking controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howards tries to buck Hosking off but he can't manage it.
Howards is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hosking landing strikes from the mount and Howards is in trouble!
Howards wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hosking lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Hosking clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Howards dives in and grabs Hosking's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hosking pushes down on Howards's head and hops out.
Howards slips a jab and a cross from Hosking.
Hosking fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howards fails with a takedown attempt.
Howards tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hosking counters with a slapping leg kick.
Billy Howards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hosking has managed to clinch.
Hosking pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hosking stalks Howards and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Howards's face. Howards staggers backwards, shaken.
Hosking has Howards up against the ropes in a clinch.
Howards prevents the takedown attempt.
Howards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Howards is trying to break free.
Howards is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Howards tries to break the clinch but Hosking is controlling the position.
Hosking escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howards forces Hosking back against the ropes and clinches.
Hosking manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosking fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howards, pushing him back against the ropes.
Howards tries to throw a body punch but Hosking avoids it by throwing Howards back against the cage.
Howards is trying to break the clinch but Hosking is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Hosking.
Hosking wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howards has him pressed against the ropes.
Hosking tries for a takedown but Howards manages to get underhooks.
Howards swings wildly with an uppercut but Hosking uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Howards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hosking just misses with a elbow thrown towards Howards's brow.
Hosking breaks from the clinch.
Howards connects with a jab.
Howards tries to clinch there but Hosking circles away.
Hosking on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Howards looks to score with a jab to the body but Hosking is just out of range.
Hosking lands with a thumping leg kick.
Howards fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Hosking misses.
Hosking shoots for a takedown but Howards saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Hosking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howards fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Howards wants to clinch.
Howards slips a jab and a cross from Hosking.
Hosking shoots in for a takedown but Howards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howards is defended easily by Hosking.
Howards wants to clinch but Hosking slips to the side
and Hosking counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Howards wants to get back to his feet but Hosking is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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!
Howards wants to control the position but Hosking says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Howards regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howards is looking to stand back up but Hosking counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Howards.
Hosking winds up and cracks Howards with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Howards is trying to stand back up but Hosking is controlling him
Hosking is trying to control. Howards wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Howards is looking to improve his position.
Hosking stands up from half guard.
Hosking stuffs the takedown.
Hosking has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hosking drags the fight down to the ground.
Howards wants to stand but Hosking has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Howards trying to control but Hosking is working from the bottom.
Hosking pushes Howards off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hosking forces Howards back against the ropes and clinches.
Hosking has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Howards clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howards is trying to stand back up.
Howards covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Hosking had his way with Billy Howards in that round.
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. This is the final round!
Howards is looking to clinch.
Howards misses the shot to the body.
Hosking looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Howards throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hosking escapes and throws Howards's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Howards is trying to control Hosking's posture but Hosking avoids it.
Howards is trying to get back to his feet.
Hosking trying to control the action but Howards is working from the bottom.
Howards is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hosking connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Howards some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howards is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hosking working the ground and pound.
Howards wants to get back to his feet.
Howards is looking to get back to his feet here but Hosking is keeping cool and he's managed to take Howards's back.
Hosking has Howards flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can Howards hold on?! Hosking is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
You can see the frustration on Howards's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Howards is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Howards is trying to remain composed but Hosking is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Hosking struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hosking has decided that he can't make progress quickly enough from the back position and has rather unusually decided to stand up from the dominant position. Obviously he's going to be looking for the knockout on the feet here!
Hosking misses with a takedown attempt - Howards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hosking closes the distance and clinches.
Howards tries to pull guard but Hosking won't allow it.
Hosking is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howards is defending well for now.
Hosking pushes off an throws an elbow but Howards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Howards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howards tries to clinch but Hosking is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Hosking. Those never looked like landing.
Hosking tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howards was well out of range. Poor timing from Hosking.
Good standup being displayed there by Howards as he connects with a hook.
Hosking darts in and clinches Howards up against the ropes.
Howards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hosking creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Howards's defenses.
Howards takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Howards.
Howards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hosking is keeping busy.
Howards avoids the elbow strike from Hosking, against the ropes.
Howards misses with the head strike.
Howards misses with some punches.
Hosking presses Howards against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hosking is trying to trip Howards. He has hold of a leg but Howards is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hosking persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howards keeping moving, preventing Hosking from controlling successfully.
Howards has his feet on Hosking's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Howards throws a combination. Hosking tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hosking has managed to clinch.
Hosking lands a body punch.
Hosking wants a takedown but no success here.
Howards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howards shoots in but Hosking avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hosking gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hosking prevents a body shot from Howards.
Hosking throws an elbow but it misses.
Billy Howards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Hosking is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Howards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hosking is trying to drag Howards to the mat but Howards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Hosking showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hosking, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Matthew Hosking!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Matthew Hosking!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Matthew Hosking!
Matthew Hosking wins by unanimous decision!
Matthew Hosking is the new middleweight champion!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
98% |
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