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FCD 38: Borisov vs Rthihovsky PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theo Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldo Desecondit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockwell's entrance music is Danger. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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196 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theo Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Waldo Desecondit!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desecondit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockwell closes the distance and clinches.
Rockwell trying to land knees to the body.
Rockwell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rockwell with a knee to the head.
Rockwell with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Desecondit just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rockwell's brow.
Rockwell tries to land a knee to the head but Desecondit blocks with his arms.
Rockwell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rockwell looking to throw knees to the head but Desecondit is blocking nicely.
Rockwell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockwell working Desecondit over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rockwell obliges.
Knees to the body from Rockwell.
Rockwell lands with a right to the head.
Rockwell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Desecondit avoids it.
Desecondit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rockwell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desecondit blocks a body shot from Rockwell.
Desecondit displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rockwell up against the cage.
Rockwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Desecondit is defending well for now.
Desecondit trying to control the position but instead, Rockwell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Desecondit into the cage.
Rockwell misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Rockwell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rockwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Desecondit is defending well for now.
Rockwell lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rockwell.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rockwell.
Desecondit avoiding damage as Rockwell throws knees to the body.
Desecondit looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desecondit misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Desecondit.
Rockwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Desecondit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rockwell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Desecondit.
Desecondit throws an elbow that misses.
Rockwell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Desecondit.
Desecondit prevents a body shot from Rockwell.
Rockwell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
Rockwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Desecondit avoids the damage to the body.
Desecondit is trying to maintain a safe position but Rockwell gets an underhook and turns Desecondit into the cage.
Rockwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rockwell lands a nice knee to the body.
Rockwell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desecondit avoiding damage as Rockwell throws knees to the body.
Rockwell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Desecondit avoids it.
Rockwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Desecondit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Desecondit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Desecondit trying to stall but Rockwell improves his position.
A short right from Desecondit.
Desecondit wants a takedown but no success here.
Theo Rockwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldo Desecondit.
Rockwell avoids a wild elbow strike from Desecondit.
Nice body punch from Rockwell.
Desecondit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rockwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockwell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Desecondit lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Desecondit looks gassed!
Rockwell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Desecondit in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell lands a nice knee to the body.
Desecondit managing to block the knees to the body from Rockwell.
Rockwell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Desecondit avoids it.
Rockwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rockwell can't find room to land a body shot as Desecondit controls the action.
Desecondit managing to block the knees to the body from Rockwell.
Desecondit avoids a wild elbow strike from Rockwell.
Come on Desecondit - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rockwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Desecondit blocks it with crossed arms.
Desecondit wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rockwell lands a nice knee to the body.
Desecondit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Desecondit blocks the elbow strike.
Desecondit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockwell's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Rockwell dominated that round.
That's time! Rockwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rockwell slips under a jab from Desecondit.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Desecondit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Desecondit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rockwell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Desecondit misses with a punch to the body.
Desecondit blocks a body shot from Rockwell.
Desecondit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rockwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rockwell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Desecondit avoids it.
A knee to the head by Rockwell.
Desecondit lands a left hand.
Desecondit lands with a right to the head.
Rockwell is rocked!
Rockwell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Desecondit in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockwell prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell crunches a lovely knee into Desecondit's ribcage.
Desecondit is breathing heavily.
Rockwell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Desecondit is rocked!
Rockwell with a knee to the head.
Desecondit is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockwell finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Rockwell.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rockwell obliges.
Rockwell has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Desecondit - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Rockwell, and another! Desecondit is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Theo Rockwell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Malinowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Berndt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malinowsky comes to the cage accompanied by Pride. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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249 lbs
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272 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Malinowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Berndt!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malinowsky tries for a takedown but Berndt circles away easily
and Berndt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malinowsky thinking.
Malinowsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berndt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Malinowsky is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malinowsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berndt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Malinowsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malinowsky is breathing heavily.
Berndt is pressing down on Malinowsky's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malinowsky is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Berndt seems content to control.
Berndt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Malinowsky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berndt.
Berndt tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Malinowsky.
Berndt stands up and beckons Malinowsky to join him on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berndt takes the fight into the clinch.
Berndt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Berndt jumps into guard, dragging Malinowsky to the mat.
Berndt wants to stand but Malinowsky is controlling the position.
Berndt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Malinowsky postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
James Berndt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Malinowsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berndt moves into the clinch.
Berndt is pushing Malinowsky up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Berndt manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Berndt both land. Nice combination.
Malinowsky could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malinowsky misses with a takedown
and Berndt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Berndt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berndt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berndt passes to side control.
Berndt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Berndt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Berndt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Berndt passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Malinowsky!
Berndt dominating with strikes here.
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!
Berndt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Berndt landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berndt working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Malinowsky is rocked!
Malinowsky takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Berndt's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Berndt!
An out of breath and clearly excited James Berndt thanked THELEMA Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad El Sayed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Gambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Sayed's entrance music is Stand Up by Trapt. A fine choice. Mohammad El Sayed had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammad El Sayed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonny Gambler!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Sayed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Sayed moves away.
Gambler misses with the combination.
Mohammad El Sayed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambler throws a right hand that El Sayed ducks under and follows up with a left that El Sayed also avoids with ease.
Gambler misses with a wild body shot.
El Sayed ducks under a wild hook from Gambler.
El Sayed has managed to clinch.
Gambler prevents the takedown attempt.
El Sayed displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gambler up against the cage.
Gambler tries to break free but El Sayed pushes him back against the cage.
El Sayed misses with a knee to the head.
El Sayed misses with a knee strike.
El Sayed stalling the fight.
Gambler tries to pull guard but El Sayed holds him up against the cage and eventually Gambler drops back down to his feet.
El Sayed leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Sayed scores with a shoulder strike.
El Sayed throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. El Sayed obliges.
El Sayed connects with a knee to the head.
El Sayed displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gambler up against the cage.
El Sayed turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and El Sayed manages to end up in side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
El Sayed stands up.
Some wild striking there from Gambler.
Gambler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and El Sayed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gambler scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Sayed forces Gambler back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Sayed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gambler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gambler takes a knee right on the jaw!
El Sayed landing some nice looking knees to the body.
El Sayed is breathing heavily.
El Sayed holding his opponent close, against the cage.
El Sayed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gambler's defenses.
El Sayed manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gambler prevents El Sayed from getting back to his feet.
Gambler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Sayed is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambler wants to get up but he can't break El Sayed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
El Sayed kicks Gambler off and gets to his feet.
Gambler takes a swing at El Sayed's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for El Sayed.
El Sayed throws a right hand that Gambler ducks under and follows up with a left that Gambler also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for El Sayed. That snapped Gambler's head back.
El Sayed connects with a crisp jab.
El Sayed thumps Gambler with a low kick.
El Sayed throws a series of punches but Gambler avoids them all with ease.
El Sayed throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gambler slips a jab and a cross from El Sayed.
Gambler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gambler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Sayed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gambler at a distance.
El Sayed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from El Sayed finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Gambler.
El Sayed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gambler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Sayed lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
El Sayed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick from El Sayed lands but Gambler takes it in his stride.
Gambler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Sayed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambler swings for the body but El Sayed moves out of range.
Gambler throws a body punch but El Sayed moves out of range.
Gambler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Sayed.
El Sayed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad El Sayed 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.
El Sayed moves out of range of the strikes.
Gambler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mohammad El Sayed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gambler swats away the attempt to clinch by El Sayed.
El Sayed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
El Sayed thows a body shot but no joy.
Gambler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and El Sayed finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
El Sayed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gambler's hands.
Gambler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but El Sayed circles away quickly and effectively.
El Sayed misses with a series of wild punches.
Gambler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Sayed clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Sayed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Sayed digs a right hand underneath Gambler's ribcage. Gambler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Sayed content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gambler fails to pull guard.
El Sayed misses with a knee strike.
El Sayed just leaning against Gambler, taking a breather.
El Sayed manages to pull guard.
El Sayed wriggles free and stands up.
El Sayed has closed the distance and engaged Gambler in a clinch.
El Sayed jumps guard and drags Gambler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Sayed wants to stand but Gambler is controlling the position.
Gambler throwing strikes but missing.
El Sayed keeping full guard, as Gambler tries to pass.
El Sayed manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mohammad El Sayed is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Sayed throws a series of punches but Gambler moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from El Sayed.
El Sayed slips a straight right by Gambler.
El Sayed scores with a head kick.
Gambler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down El Sayed rather than just go for the knockout.
Gambler misses with a wild combination.
El Sayed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Gambler misses.
El Sayed throws a shot to the body.
El Sayed lands a lovely overhand right.
El Sayed throws a nice looking combination but Gambler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gambler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from El Sayed.
Gambler misses with a right hand
and El Sayed counters with a series of strikes. Gambler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gambler connects with a body shot.
Gambler misses with a body shot.
El Sayed lands with a slapping head kick.
El Sayed moves in looking to clinch but Gambler pushes him off.
Gambler jabs El Sayed right on the nose. El Sayed blinks but takes it well.
El Sayed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
El Sayed displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambler slips a straight right by El Sayed.
El Sayed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
El Sayed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gambler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting El Sayed counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - El Sayed coming out on top.
El Sayed throws a sloppy head kick and Gambler moves out of range easily.
Gambler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Sayed.
El Sayed moves into range and connects with a jab.
El Sayed closes the distance and clinches.
El Sayed lands a nice shot to the body.
El Sayed has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gambler uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
El Sayed pushes Gambler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
El Sayed takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad El Sayed dominated that second 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!
Good exchange - El Sayed coming out on top.
El Sayed lands the left hand.
Gambler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Sayed manages to avoid it.
El Sayed with a jab.
El Sayed takes a swing at Gambler's ribcage but misses.
Gambler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
El Sayed cracks the inside of Gambler's front leg.
El Sayed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gambler throws a lazy right hand but El Sayed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gambler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
El Sayed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gambler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from El Sayed.
Gambler blocks a head kick by El Sayed.
El Sayed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambler just misses with a punch to the body.
El Sayed has Gambler up against the cage in a clinch.
El Sayed wants a takedown.
El Sayed has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gambler after a bit of a struggle.
Gambler jumps guard but El Sayed stands there with Gambler around his waist. Gambler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gambler prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammad El Sayed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Sayed is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gambler can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambler is fighting off a takedown attempt but El Sayed is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gambler to the mat. Gambler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
El Sayed wants to control from the top but Gambler keeps moving.
El Sayed wants to stand but Gambler is controlling his posture from full guard.
El Sayed decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gambler, up you get!
Gambler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
El Sayed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Sayed misses with a wild combination.
Gambler slips a straight right by El Sayed.
El Sayed takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by El Sayed.
El Sayed throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gambler's head.
El Sayed throws a nice looking combination but Gambler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gambler slips a jab and a cross from El Sayed.
Gambler looks to land a right hand but El Sayed moved out of range.
Mohammad El Sayed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
El Sayed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
El Sayed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
El Sayed scores with a jab to the head.
El Sayed scores with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for El Sayed.
A kick lands to the mid section there for El Sayed.
El Sayed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Sayed misses with a double jab.
El Sayed loads up on a big right hand but Gambler slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Sayed.
Gambler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
El Sayed has taken the fight to the clinch.
El Sayed comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
El Sayed pulls guard successfully.
El Sayed wants to stand up but Gambler is controlling him.
Gambler being controlled here momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambler stopping the sweep attempt from El Sayed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Sayed is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammad El Sayed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well El Sayed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammad El Sayed!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Myles Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Silvestry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackman comes to the cage accompanied by Badass- Saliva. Silvestry has chosen Street Fighter as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
174 lbs
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26
174 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Myles Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Silvestry!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackman swinging wildly here.
Silvestry works the jab nicely.
Silvestry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackman's waist but Jackman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silvestry off to one side.
Jackman tried to score with a low kick but Silvestry checks it.
Silvestry shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silvestry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice cross by Jackman.
Jackman misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Jackman. Those never looked like landing.
Jackman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Myles Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silvestry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackman throws a head kick that misses.
Jackman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silvestry lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Myles Jackman has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackman is looking to chop away at Silvestry's legs.
Silvestry throws a nice looking combination but Jackman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Myles Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Silvestry.
Silvestry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silvestry checks a leg kick nicely.
Silvestry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silvestry counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silvestry.
Jackman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackman tries to get out of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silvestry wants to stand and escape but instead Jackman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jackman is looking to stand up but Silvestry won't let him.
Jackman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silvestry doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackman circles away.
Silvestry bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Jackman misses
and Silvestry counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silvestry. Jackman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silvestry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silvestry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silvestry counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackman's guard now.
Silvestry looking to pass the guard.
Silvestry stands up and waves to Jackman to follow him.
Silvestry has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silvestry.
Silvestry misses with a takedown attempt - Jackman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackman motions for Silvestry to come forward. Jackman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silvestry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackman.
Silvestry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackman avoids it really well and circles away.
Silvestry slips under a jab from Jackman.
Jackman cracks Silvestry with a good jab.
Jackman throws a front kick aimed at Silvestry's knee but Silvestry avoids it well.
Jackman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman swats away the attempt to clinch by Silvestry.
Jackman misses with a body kick.
Jackman cracks Silvestry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackman looks to score with a jab to the body but Silvestry is just out of range.
Jackman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silvestry.
Silvestry tries to clinch up but Jackman circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
Silvestry drives through and clinches with Jackman against the cage.
Silvestry holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silvestry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Silvestry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Myles Jackman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silvestry throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackman.
Jackman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silvestry.
Silvestry backs away from a small jab...but Jackman lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Silvestry crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Jackman with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Myles Jackman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rico Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bembol Oblaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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188 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rico Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bembol Oblaks!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Oblaks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oblaks gets the takedown into side control.
Santos misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Santos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oblaks's best efforts.
Oblaks wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oblaks wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Oblaks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oblaks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oblaks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oblaks wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos has his foot on Oblaks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oblaks works his way back into a safe position though.
Oblaks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oblaks tries to stand but Santos is controlling from the bottom.
Oblaks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oblaks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oblaks on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oblaks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oblaks is looking to stand up but Santos won't let him.
Oblaks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oblaks trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oblaks advances position into side control!
Oblaks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oblaks has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oblaks misses with a double jab
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oblaks misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oblaks's waist but Oblaks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Oblaks.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Rico Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Oblaks trying to control from the bottom.
Oblaks actively working from the bottom here.
Oblaks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos wants to control but Oblaks is keeping him busy.
Oblaks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oblaks.
Oblaks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oblaks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bembol Oblaks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oblaks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oblaks as he avoids it easily.
Santos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Santos trying to control but Oblaks is working from the bottom.
Santos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oblaks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oblaks pulls Santos in to control the position.
Oblaks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblaks is trying to keep Santos in close.
Santos controlling from the top position.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rico Santos.
Oblaks slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oblaks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Santos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oblaks is in Santos's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks pushes down on Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oblaks is working for a submission of some sort.
Oblaks stops Santos from getting back to his feet.
Oblaks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Santos!
Santos can't escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oblaks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Santos has left one of his arms exposed and Oblaks doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Santos screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bembol Oblaks!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heero Yuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cruz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DJ Khaled - All I do is win. Yuy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coma Black - Marilyn Manson. The key to victory for Dominick Cruz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 lbs
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132 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dominick Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heero Yuy!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yuy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yuy winds up and cracks Cruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yuy working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz tries to roll over but Yuy keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Yuy.
Yuy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz trying to hold on to Yuy's head to control him but Yuy postures up.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yuy trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Yuy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuy has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz looking for subs off his back but Yuy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Yuy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yuy slows the pace down in half guard.
Cruz is not content to let Yuy control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz tries to roll over but Yuy keeps him under control.
Cruz is staying active underneath Yuy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yuy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Heero Yuy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Yuy lands with an uppercut that bounces Cruz off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cruz tries for a kimura but Yuy is defending well.
Cruz tries for a kimura but Yuy is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuy is looking for a sweep.
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Yuy is defending well.
Cruz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yuy has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz working away.
Cruz trying to control the action but Yuy is working from the bottom.
Yuy can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yuy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Yuy!
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Yuy from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yuy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yuy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuy stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yuy stands up from Cruz's guard - Yuy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yuy misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuy misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heero Yuy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yuy swivels and escapes.
Yuy throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Yuy looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yuy circles away.
Yuy lands a two punch combo.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yuy counters with a series of strikes. Cruz will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuy lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.
Yuy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cruz to the ground. Yuy is now in Cruz's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yuy trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuy stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yuy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuy has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Yuy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Yuy is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Yuy has control of the leg.
Yuy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Yuy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cruz is looking to get back to full guard here but Yuy has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cruz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuy lands a few punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Yuy in his half guard.
Cruz is looking to control Yuy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
Yuy working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz is rocked!
Yuy is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Cruz is hurt! He's hurt bad - Yuy fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Cruz from any more punishment! Congratulations to Yuy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heero Yuy!
Heero Yuy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
155 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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21
160 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorn Borg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Hale!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg checks a low kick from Hale.
Sloppy strikes from Hale. Those never looked like landing.
Justin Hale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Borg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hale wants to clinch up but Borg keeps it at a distance.
Hale throws a right and a left that Borg avoids nicely.
Borg connects with a right hand. Hale shakes it off.
Hale tries to clinch up
letting Borg counter with a right hand.
Hale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Borg as he jumps to the side.
Borg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hale takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hale flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hale tries to get to full guard but Borg has control of the leg.
Borg trying to control from half guard but Hale is working away.
Hale is looking for a sweep. Borg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hale is trying to maintain the position but Borg is very close to passing his half guard.
Hale wants to get back to full guard.
Borg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hale looking for submissions off his back.
Hale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg is trying to control. Hale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hale blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borg.
Hale is holding on to half guard well.
Hale is staying active underneath Borg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hale actively working from the bottom here.
Hale works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borg defends well.
Hale looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Borg passes into half guard.
Borg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale is not content to let Borg control the position.
Hale is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borg throwing shots but Hale is blocking nicely.
Borg is pressing down on Hale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hale is holding on for now.
Hale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borg is working away from the top position though.
Hale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Borg kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hale looking for submissions off his back.
Hale kicks off Borg and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Borg blocks a head kick by Hale.
Borg slips under a jab from Hale.
Hale wants to clinch.
Jab by Borg.
Hale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Borg.
Borg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Borg is able to avoid easily.
Hale throws a leg kick but Borg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bjorn Borg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Borg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borg tests Hale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Borg moves out of range as Hale throws a body kick.
Hale tries a low kick but Borg avoids it.
Borg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borg wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Borg. That snapped Hale's head back.
A head kick misses from Hale.
Hale fails to land with a series of punches.
Hale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Borg shoots in and gets a takedown into Hale's guard.
Borg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Borg wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borg controls the pace.
Hale keeping moving, preventing Borg from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bjorn Borg just wasn't active enough.
Hale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Borg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hale.
Hale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borg is fending him off so far but Hale persists. Nope, Borg circles away and we're back to standing.
Hale is looking to land body kicks.
Hale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Borg jabs Hale to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Borg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hale throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Borg counters with a stiff right hand.
Hale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hale wants to clinch.
A lazy left from Borg finds it's target.
Borg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Borg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Borg showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hale is looking for a sweep. Borg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hale wants to control but Borg is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg wants to control but Hale is keeping him busy.
Borg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hale is trying to get back to full guard.
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. Borg connects with a nice short shot to Hale's temple.
Borg trying to control the action but Hale is working from the bottom.
Borg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hale trying to control but Borg postures up.
Borg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borg throwing shots but Hale is blocking nicely.
Borg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hale is looking to escape.
Borg content to control rather than advance.
Hale is staying active underneath Borg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hale wants to get back to his feet.
Hale trying to control from the bottom.
Hale taking some punishment here, with Borg in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Borg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hale closes the distance looking to clinch
and Borg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borg lands a leg kick that knocks Hale off balance momentarily.
Hale throws a combination that misses
and Borg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hale thinking.
Hale closes the distance but Borg moves to the side
and Borg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hale is trying to control the position but Borg postures up.
Borg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hale trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hale misses with a takedown attempt
and Borg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Borg.
Borg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Borg.
Borg swats away the attempt to clinch by Hale.
Hale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hale's head.
Bjorn Borg is winning the standup battle so far.
Borg works Hale's body with a nice hook.
Hale misses with a series of wild punches.
Hale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hale throws a sloppy head kick
and Borg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg cracks Hale with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hale throws a body punch but Borg moves out of range.
Borg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hale tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Borg is in Hale's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hale is striking off his back. Borg thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Borg lands with a punch from half guard.
Hale wants to get back to full guard.
Borg is trying to control the action in half guard but Hale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Borg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Borg is thwarting Hale's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Borg there.
Borg slips a nice elbow through Hale's hands, connecting with Hale's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale missing with punches from the bottom.
Hale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borg.
Borg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hale pushes Borg off looking to stand but Borg dives back in and keeps control.
Borg is nestled in close to Hale, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Borg lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hale manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hale 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.
Borg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borg landing with the ground and pound.
Borg chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hale's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bjorn Borg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Justin Hale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjorn Borg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Borg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Borg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Borg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
184 lbs
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179 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bam Margera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Cook!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook gets a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cook not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Margera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cook throwing shots but Margera is blocking nicely.
Cook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Margera's head.
Cook wants to advance to full mount but Margera doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cook slips nicely into half guard.
Margera tries to roll over but Cook keeps him under control.
Cook throwing shots but Margera is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook throwing shots but Margera is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Margera tries to roll over but Cook keeps him under control.
Cook wants to free his trapped foot but Margera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cook slips a nice elbow through Margera's hands, connecting with Margera's forehead.
Cook trying to mount his opponent but Margera defends it.
Margera regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cook.
Cook working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook throwing strikes but missing.
Cook lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cook forces his way into half guard.
Cook trying to mount his opponent but Margera defends it.
Cook is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Margera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cook doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cook manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Margera is keeping the position for now.
Margera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook pushes down on Margera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cook frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cook landing shots from mount.
Margera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Cook there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Margera tries to reverse the position but Cook maintains control.
BOOM! Cook connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Margera wants to control but Cook is having none of it.
Margera sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cook throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cook looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cook thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cook thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Margera's head.
Cook working over Margera with some ground and pound. Margera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cook is pressing down on Margera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Margera is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Margera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cook.
Cook missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Cook dominated that round.
That's time! Margera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Margera scores with a takedown into Cook's guard.
Margera won't allow Cook to sweep him here.
Margera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cook looking for a sweep. Not yet Cook, not yet.
Margera looking to pass the guard.
Margera is pushing down on Cook's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cook is fighting to maintain full guard but Margera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cook manages to get to full guard.
Margera preventing the sweep.
Margera slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cook defending well though.
Cook is not content to let Margera control the position.
Margera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cook is just riding it out for now. Margera eventually gives up the hold.
Cook is pressing down on Margera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cook is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Margera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook is looking to advance position but Margera won't allow it.
Margera moves into full guard.
Cook content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cook throws a big right hand that misses.
Margera is trying to control the position but Cook postures up.
Margera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Margera looking for a guillotine here but Cook defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook looking to pass the guard.
Jason Cook has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook throws a big right hand that misses.
Margera controlling the position.
Cook stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Margera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Margera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cook passes into half guard.
Margera has hold of Cook's hands but Cook slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook trying to pass the guard but Margera defending well.
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. Cook connects with a nice short shot to Margera's temple.
Cook with the ground and pound but Margera uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Margera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cook defends it easily.
Cook advances to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Margera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Margera trying to control here.
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. Cook connects with a nice short shot to Margera's temple.
Cook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Margera's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Cook will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cook throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Margera's waist but Margera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cook off to one side.
Margera feints and as Cook raises his hands in defense, Margera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cook wants to sweep here but Margera controlling him for the moment.
Margera has gone for a leg lock! Cook slips out almost immediately though and dives into Margera's guard.
Cook really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Margera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Margera is keeping the position for now.
Cook stands and throws Margera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cook postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook advances to full mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cook lands a heavy elbow.
Margera wants to control but Cook is having none of it.
Cook working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cook working Margera over with strikes here.
Cook cracks Margera with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Cook!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daley Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fou Rthihovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fou Rthihovsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
131 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daley Borisov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fou Rthihovsky!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rthihovsky misses with a wild body shot.
Borisov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rthihovsky walks into a stiff left hand from Borisov.
Rthihovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borisov moves away.
Rthihovsky throws the kick towards the body but Borisov avoids it.
Rthihovsky thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Borisov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rthihovsky doesn't seem phased though.
Borisov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Borisov scores with a punch to the head.
Rthihovsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Borisov throws a looping overhand right but Rthihovsky ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Rthihovsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rthihovsky misses with a body shot.
Borisov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rthihovsky swivels and escapes.
Good standup being displayed there by Borisov as he connects with a hook.
Rthihovsky throws a hook but Borisov avoids it easily.
Borisov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borisov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daley Borisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rthihovsky looks to land a left hand but Borisov moved out of range nicely.
Fou Rthihovsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borisov thuds his right hand into Rthihovsky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky misses with a body shot.
Borisov throws an off balance right hand
and Rthihovsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rthihovsky throws out a loose jab but Borisov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Rthihovsky misses.
Rthihovsky lunges at Borisov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Borisov's hand.
Borisov shoots in and gets a takedown into Rthihovsky's guard.
Rthihovsky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Borisov!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borisov wants to control but Rthihovsky is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky content just to control the position here.
Borisov is trying desperately to improve position.
Rthihovsky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Borisov is desperately trying to improve his position but Rthihovsky has a good base and remains in mount.
Rthihovsky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky wants to control the pace but Borisov is squirming around nicely.
Borisov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rthihovsky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rthihovsky prevents Borisov from getting the reversal.
Rthihovsky controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borisov wants to hold on but Rthihovsky pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borisov is squirming around, avoiding Rthihovsky's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fou Rthihovsky will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Borisov throws a jab when Rthihovsky was well out of range.
Borisov dives in and scores a takedown into Rthihovsky's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rthihovsky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Borisov!
Rthihovsky working Borisov over with strikes here.
Rthihovsky scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Borisov is looking to improve his position but Rthihovsky isn't that keen on the idea.
Rthihovsky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borisov is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky prevents Borisov from getting the reversal.
Borisov wants to control but Rthihovsky is having none of it.
Rthihovsky takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fou Rthihovsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rthihovsky looking to control but Borisov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rthihovsky takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rthihovsky trying to control but Borisov is having none of it.
Rthihovsky controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fou Rthihovsky wasn't active enough on the ground.
Borisov takes one to the side of the head.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rthihovsky as he avoids it easily.
Rthihovsky takes one to the side of the head.
Rthihovsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rthihovsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rthihovsky darts in and clinches Borisov up against the cage.
Rthihovsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Borisov controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Borisov tries to pull guard but Rthihovsky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daley Borisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rthihovsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Borisov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rthihovsky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Rthihovsky - that landed with a thud.
Rthihovsky tries to work over Borisov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rthihovsky has Borisov pushed against the cage.
Borisov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Borisov jumps guard but Rthihovsky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Borisov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rthihovsky prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky gets through Borisov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Borisov wants a takedown.
Borisov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rthihovsky walks away with a smile on his face. Borisov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rthihovsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borisov.
Rthihovsky misses with a two punch combination.
Rthihovsky thuds his right hand into Borisov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rthihovsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borisov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borisov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rthihovsky throws out a leg kick but Borisov moves out of range and Rthihovsky only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fou Rthihovsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rthihovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Borisov misses the target.
Borisov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rthihovsky avoids it really well and circles away.
Borisov swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Borisov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rthihovsky stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rthihovsky scores with a shoulder strike.
Borisov is trying to pull guard but Rthihovsky has him pressed against the cage.
Borisov prevents a body shot from Rthihovsky.
Stalling in the clinch from Rthihovsky.
Borisov is trying to pull guard but Rthihovsky has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daley Borisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borisov goes for a takedown attempt but Rthihovsky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rthihovsky looks to throw the jab but Borisov is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky jabs at Borisov's body.
Rthihovsky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Borisov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rthihovsky walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Borisov misses its intended target.
Rthihovsky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rthihovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rthihovsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky stuns Borisov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rthihovsky throws a hook to the side of Borisov's head but Borisov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borisov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rthihovsky wants to clinch up but Borisov keeps it at a distance.
Rthihovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borisov moves away.
Rthihovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borisov manages to avoid it.
Borisov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rthihovsky moves away from the strike by Borisov.
Rthihovsky misses with a hook.
Borisov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rthihovsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Borisov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky misses with a looping left.
Rthihovsky misses with a wild body shot.
Rthihovsky throws a body punch but Borisov moves out of range.
Rthihovsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rthihovsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Borisov circles away.
Rthihovsky scores with a punch to the head.
Rthihovsky catches Borisov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borisov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rthihovsky misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fou Rthihovsky really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Borisov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borisov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rthihovsky at a distance.
Rthihovsky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borisov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rthihovsky avoids it really well and circles away.
Borisov fails with the takedown
and Rthihovsky counters with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rthihovsky, as that shot connected.
No luck for Borisov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daley Borisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rthihovsky throws out a loose jab but Borisov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky works Borisov's body with a nice hook.
Borisov tries for a takedown but Rthihovsky circles away easily
and Rthihovsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rthihovsky misses with a body shot.
Borisov misses with a takedown
and Rthihovsky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky has Borisov pushed against the cage.
Borisov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rthihovsky to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov tries to pull guard but Rthihovsky won't allow it.
Rthihovsky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Borisov up against the cage.
Rthihovsky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Borisov or not.
Rthihovsky lands a right hand.
Borisov is trying to pull guard but Rthihovsky has him pressed against the cage.
Rthihovsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rthihovsky stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borisov backwards.
Borisov tries to pull guard but Rthihovsky won't allow it.
Rthihovsky tries a body shot but Borisov blocks it.
Borisov prevents a body shot from Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky lands a shoulder strike.
Rthihovsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borisov backwards.
Rthihovsky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Borisov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rthihovsky smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rthihovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rthihovsky misses the shot to the body.
Rthihovsky ducks under a wild hook from Borisov.
Borisov throws a right and a left that Rthihovsky avoids nicely.
Rthihovsky tries to land a leg kick but Borisov saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fou Rthihovsky dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Borisov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rthihovsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borisov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rthihovsky.
Borisov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rthihovsky throws a body punch but Borisov moves out of range.
Fou Rthihovsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown but Rthihovsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rthihovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borisov manages to avoid it.
Borisov's corner calls for a 1-2. Borisov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rthihovsky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Borisov rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov loads up on a big right hand but Rthihovsky slips the punch.
Borisov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rthihovsky connects with the punch.
Borisov throws the left hand but Rthihovsky avoids the punch easily.
Rthihovsky displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rthihovsky tries to clinch but Borisov moves out of range.
Rthihovsky tries to clinch up but Borisov circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Borisov misses.
Borisov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borisov avoids the body shot from Rthihovsky.
Borisov looks to land a right hand but Rthihovsky moved out of range.
Rthihovsky slips a jab from Borisov.
Borisov scores with a shot to the body.
Rthihovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borisov moves away.
Rthihovsky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rthihovsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borisov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borisov.
Borisov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rthihovsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Rthihovsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Rthihovsky misses the target.
Borisov misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Borisov.
Rthihovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rthihovsky lands a body shot.
Borisov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rthihovsky.
Borisov misses with a left hand
and Rthihovsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rthihovsky throws a body punch but Borisov moves out of range.
Rthihovsky throws a leg kick but Borisov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Daley Borisov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fou Rthihovsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Borisov misses with a right hand
and Rthihovsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fou Rthihovsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rthihovsky 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 John Mangel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fou Rthihovsky!
Fou Rthihovsky is the new bantamweight champion!
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