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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Racken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mak Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur has chosen I Shall Return 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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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Racken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mak Artur!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Racken checks a leg kick.
Artur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Artur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Racken tries to score a power double leg takedown but Artur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Racken somewhat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Artur!
Racken misses with a low kick.
Artur throws out a leg kick but Racken moves out of range and Artur only half commits.
Racken has taken the fight to the clinch.
Racken looking for a takedown.
Racken breaks from the clinch.
Artur tries a head kick but it misses.
Artur throws a leg kick but Racken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Racken shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Artur sprawls well. Artur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Racken gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Racken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Artur throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Racken shoots in for a double leg but Artur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Artur throws a jab but it's blocked by Racken.
Racken slips under a jab from Artur.
Artur tries to work over Racken's front leg with a kick but Racken checks it.
Artur scores with a leg kick.
Artur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Racken is trying hard to land a takedown here. Artur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Artur misses with a low kick.
Racken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Artur throws a head kick but Racken moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Artur.
Artur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Racken. That did some damage!
Racken changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Artur tries to avoid it but Racken manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Artur to the ground. Artur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Racken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Artur defends it nicely.
Racken is breathing heavily.
Racken moves out of range as Artur throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artur connects with a high kick.
A head kick by Artur misses
and Racken counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Racken wants to clinch.
Artur throws a head kick that Racken semi-blocks.
Racken moves into the clinch.
Racken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Racken has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Artur avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Racken is trying to drag Artur to the mat but Artur just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Racken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mak Artur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Racken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Artur throws a solid leg kick but Racken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Artur.
Racken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Artur circles away quickly and effectively.
Racken fails with a takedown attempt.
Artur tries to land a front kick but Racken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Artur throws a chopping leg kick but Racken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Artur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Racken wants to clinch up but Artur keeps it at a distance.
Racken avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Racken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Racken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Artur looks to land a body kick but Racken moved away.
Artur throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Artur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Racken blocks a head kick by Artur.
Artur lands with a nice body kick.
Artur throws a wild body kick that Racken sees coming a mile off.
Artur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artur throws a sloppy head kick and Racken moves out of range easily.
Racken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Artur plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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.
Artur throws a body kick the misses
and Racken counters with a series of strikes. Artur will be more careful next time no doubt.
Artur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Artur misses with a low kick.
Racken moves out of range of the body kick from Artur.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mak Artur dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Artur thows a body shot but no joy.
Racken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Artur misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jamie Racken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Racken with that takedown attempt.
Racken moves out of range as Artur throws a body kick.
Artur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Racken tries to clinch there but Artur circles away.
Racken drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Racken looking to pass the guard.
Racken with a flurry of punches that miss.
Racken prevents Artur from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Racken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Racken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Racken decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Artur, up you get!
Artur throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Artur.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Artur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Racken prevents Artur from breaking the clinch.
Artur prevents a takedown attempt there.
Racken misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Artur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artur gets underhooks to prevent Racken's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Racken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Racken looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Artur tries to circle away but Racken has him pinned against the cage.
Artur is trying to break free.
Racken misses with some punches.
Artur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Artur is looking to break free of the clinch but Racken has double underhooks.
Racken is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Racken misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Artur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artur is looking to break free of the clinch but Racken has double underhooks.
Artur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Artur is pressed up against the cage. Racken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Artur down to the mat. Artur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Artur misses with an attempted mid kick.
Artur tries a head kick but it misses.
Racken avoids a kick to the body.
Artur thows a body shot but no joy.
Artur lands a head kick. Racken smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Artur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Racken is able to avoid easily.
Artur looks to land a left hand but Racken moved out of range nicely.
Artur misses with a leg kick
and Racken decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Artur's guard.
Racken drops back looking for a leg! Artur is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Artur manages to kick Racken off! Racken jumps back into Artur's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted 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!
Racken throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Racken sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Artur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Racken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Artur wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artur has momentary wrist control but Racken slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Racken dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Racken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Racken looks to land a body kick but Artur moved away.
Racken shoots in but Artur avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Racken looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Artur is fending him off so far but Racken persists. Nope, Artur circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Racken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Artur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Artur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Racken checks it well.
Racken moves out of range of the body kick from Artur.
Artur plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Artur thows a body shot but no joy.
Racken looks for a takedown but Artur sprawls well.
Racken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Racken checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Racken fails with a takedown attempt.
Artur tries a head kick but it misses.
Artur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Artur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Racken is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Artur.
Artur lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Artur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Artur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Artur is looking to land body kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Racken.
Artur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Racken blocks the body kick.
Racken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Artur. Artur obviously looking to wear him down.
Artur misses with an uppercut
and Racken counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Artur's guard now.
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!
Racken won't allow Artur to sweep him here.
Racken trying to control but Artur is working from the bottom.
Artur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Artur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Racken trying to control the position from guard on top but Artur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jamie Racken has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Racken throws a right and a left that Artur avoids nicely.
Artur misses with a body kick.
Racken shoots in looking for a takedown but Artur manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Racken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Artur throws a shot from downtown. Racken moves away and avoids it.
Racken avoids the head kick by Artur.
Artur lands a high kick!
Racken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Racken closes the distance and clinches up with Artur, looking for a takedown. Racken pushes Artur against the cage but Artur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artur tried to score with a low kick but Racken checks it.
Artur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Racken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artur throws a push kick but Racken slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Artur.
Racken on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Artur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Artur lands with a kick to the temple. Racken shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Artur throws the kick towards the body but Racken avoids it.
Artur throws a push kick but Racken slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artur throws a front kick aimed at Racken's knee but Racken avoids it well.
Artur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Artur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mak Artur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Artur.
Racken has closed the distance and engaged Artur in a clinch.
Racken tries to score a body lock takedown but Artur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mak Artur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Artur has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mak Artur!
Our winner, Mak Artur, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krug Grivier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Dutra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matheus Dutra told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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207 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krug Grivier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matheus Dutra!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dutra misses with a takedown
and Grivier moves into the clinch.
Grivier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Grivier.
Stalling in the clinch from Grivier.
Dutra fails to pull guard.
Grivier crunches a lovely knee into Dutra's ribcage.
Dutra looks gassed!
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!
Grivier with a knee to the head.
Grivier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Grivier.
A body shot lands from Grivier.
Grivier scores with a shoulder strike.
Dutra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grivier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grivier with a knee to the head.
Grivier lands a good knee to the midsection. Dutra won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grivier.
Grivier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grivier lands an elbow just above Dutra 's eye.
Grivier is leaning against Dutra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Grivier.
Grivier scores with a knee to the head.
Grivier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dutra in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grivier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grivier lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Matheus Dutra has been cut.
Grivier unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dutra lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grivier is struggling to control the position.
Dutra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grivier with a knee to the head.
Grivier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grivier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grivier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grivier stalls.
Grivier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grivier lands an elbow inside that Dutra shrugs off.
Dutra jumps guard but Grivier stands there with Dutra around his waist. Dutra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krug Grivier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Dutra.
Dutra tries to break the clinch but Grivier is controlling the position.
Grivier leaning against his opponent.
Grivier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grivier connects with a knee to the head.
Grivier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grivier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grivier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grivier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Grivier slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grivier lands an elbow inside.
Grivier taking a breather.
Dutra tries to pull guard but Grivier won't allow it.
Grivier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dutra's defenses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grivier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Grivier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dutra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dutra is rocked!
Grivier's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krug Grivier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matheus Dutra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grivier clinches with his opponent.
Dutra wants to break free but Grivier has control.
Grivier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Grivier gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Krug Grivier.
Dutra misses with a takedown
and Grivier counters with a head kick that drops Dutra to the mat! Dutra scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Dutra is still on wobbly legs! Can Grivier finish him?
Dutra tries for a takedown but Grivier circles away easily
and Grivier counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dutra tries to keep at a distance but Grivier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dutra seems to have recovered his senses.
Dutra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grivier walks away with a smile on his face. Dutra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krug Grivier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Dutra.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Grivier.
Dutra is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grivier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grivier.
Grivier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grivier lands a body shot.
Grivier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grivier is stalling here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dutra fails to pull guard.
Grivier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dutra backwards.
Grivier landing knees to the body.
Grivier scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grivier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grivier lands a good knee to the midsection. Dutra won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grivier connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dutra's face.
Nice elbow from Grivier.
Grivier lands a damaging elbow.
Grivier scores a nice knee to the body.
Krug Grivier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grivier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grivier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grivier leaning against his opponent.
Dutra goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grivier prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grivier lands a hook that snaps the head of Dutra backwards.
Grivier lands a big knee! That's hurt Dutra! Oh, he's all over the place! Grivier lands another knee that sends Dutra to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krug Grivier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Holbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Hughers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Holbrook has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Holbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Hughers!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holbrook throws an off balance right hand
and Hughers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hughers.
Holbrook wants to get back to his feet but Hughers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holbrook knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughers on the ground.
Holbrook keeping full guard, as Hughers tries to pass.
Holbrook is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hughers is controlling him.
Hughers looking to pass the guard.
Holbrook wants to stand but Hughers is controlling the position.
Holbrook trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hughers postures up in Holbrook's guard and throws a big left but Holbrook blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hughers wants to control from the top but Holbrook keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hughers wants to control from the top but Holbrook keeps moving.
Hughers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holbrook is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holbrook is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hughers is controlling him.
Hughers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hughers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holbrook is keeping the position for now.
Holbrook wants to get back to his feet but Hughers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hughers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holbrook is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hughers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hughers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hughers tries for a kimura but Holbrook is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holbrook is pushing Hughers's head away, looking to escape. Hughers manages to hold on to the position though.
Holbrook stops Hughers from passing to mount.
Holbrook is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hughers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Holbrook throws Hughers to one side and escapes!
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!
Holbrook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holbrook works over Hughers's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Matthew Hughers has been cut.
Holbrook throws a poor cross that misses
and Hughers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holbrook takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holbrook throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holbrook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holbrook tries to bum rush Hughers with a series of wild strikes but Hughers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holbrook's head.
Hughers loads up on a big right hand but Holbrook slips the punch.
Holbrook throws a big shot that misses.
Holbrook cracks Hughers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holbrook misses with a wild combination.
Holbrook misses with an uppercut.
Holbrook throws a looping overhand right but Hughers ducks down to avoid it.
Holbrook throws a series of punches but Hughers moves out of range.
Holbrook throws out a loose jab but Hughers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holbrook throws a series of punches but Hughers avoids them all with ease.
Holbrook misses with a hook
and Hughers counters with a single leg into guard. Holbrook didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughers trying to control the action but Holbrook is working from the bottom.
Hughers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Holbrook!
Hughers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hughers wants to finish this one by submission but Holbrook is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hughers.
Holbrook wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holbrook is squirming around, avoiding Hughers's attempts to control the action.
Hughers sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hughers trying to control but Holbrook is having none of it.
Holbrook trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matthew Hughers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matthew Hughers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughers misses the target.
Hughers slips under a jab.
Holbrook swings for the body but Hughers moves out of range.
Holbrook misses with a hook. Hughers ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Holbrook.
Holbrook throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Holbrook missing with a left hand there. Hughers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Holbrook does no damage.
A punch combination from Holbrook misses.
Hughers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holbrook quickly recovers to half guard.
Hughers seems to be working for a kimura but Holbrook defends the submission attempt.
Hughers trying to mount his opponent but Holbrook defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holbrook doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughers.
Hughers prevents Holbrook from standing back up.
Hughers wants to free his trapped foot but Holbrook is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holbrook is in trouble now - Hughers has advanced to mount!
Hughers has hold of Holbrook's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Holbrook manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hughers jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Holbrook manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Holbrook is pushing Hughers's head away, looking to escape. Hughers manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holbrook has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holbrook is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hughers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holbrook is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughers has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Holbrook bucks up and throws Hughers to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Hughers throws a jab when Holbrook was well out of range.
Hughers missing with a left hand there. Holbrook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holbrook misses with a right hand
and Hughers counters by clinching up.
Hughers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holbrook fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hughers takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Holbrook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughers throws a series of strikes that have Holbrook backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holbrook throws a hook but Hughers blocks it.
Jab, jab by Holbrook - just one landing.
Sloppy strikes from Holbrook. Those never looked like landing.
Holbrook misses the body punch
and Hughers counters with a low kick, right behind Holbrook 's knee.
Holbrook keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hughers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hughers seems to be working for a kimura but Holbrook defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holbrook has one foot on Hughers's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matthew Hughers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matthew Hughers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hughers ducks under a wild hook from Holbrook.
Holbrook jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Holbrook misses.
Holbrook lands the left hand.
Holbrook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holbrook connects with a jab.
Holbrook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holbrook misses with a two punch combination.
Hughers ducks under a wild hook from Holbrook.
Hughers just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughers misses with a straight left.
Holbrook misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Holbrook as he connects with a hook.
Holbrook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hughers moves away from the strike by Holbrook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holbrook gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hughers is stalling in the full guard.
Holbrook keeping moving, preventing Hughers from controlling successfully.
Hughers prevents Holbrook from getting back to his feet.
Holbrook can't keep his opponent in guard - Hughers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hughers wants to work for an arm triangle but Holbrook is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matthew Hughers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holbrook is looking to escape.
Hughers content to control rather than advance.
Hughers thows a huge punch but Holbrook dodges it nicely.
Holbrook wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughers controlling the action here.
Holbrook is trying to stand up here but Hughers is controlling him well.
Hughers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hughers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hughers slows the pace down in half guard.
Holbrook looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matthew Hughers was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Holbrook gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tommy Holbrook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Holbrook keeping full guard, as Hughers tries to pass.
Hughers stops Holbrook from standing up.
Hughers tries to free his leg and advance position but Holbrook is retaining full guard.
Hughers controlling from the top position.
Holbrook wants to stand and escape but Hughers is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holbrook misses with a double jab.
Holbrook throws a combination. Hughers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Holbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughers.
Hughers throws a hook but Holbrook avoids it easily.
Hughers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holbrook.
Tommy Holbrook is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Holbrook as Hughers shoots in.
Tommy Holbrook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holbrook's corner calls for a 1-2. Holbrook obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Holbrook throws out a loose jab but Hughers uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holbrook missing with a left hand there. Hughers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Holbrook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holbrook throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hughers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Holbrook.
I think Hughers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaecon Sinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaecon Sinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinton avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Sinton back into the cage.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Sinton on that attempt.
Sinton darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sinton won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Sinton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sinton is looking for a sweep.
Sinton tries to strike but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Sinton is defending well.
Sinton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Sinton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson takes a little break here. Sinton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sinton wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
Sinton defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson stands up.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sinton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sinton wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson prevents Sinton from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sinton trying to control here.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sinton is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working over Sinton with some ground and pound. Sinton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sinton tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Sinton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinton missing with punches from the bottom.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson throwing shots but Sinton is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinton trying to control from the bottom.
Sinton tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tyson Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson leaves Sinton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sinton shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Sinton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Sinton shoots in.
No luck for Sinton with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaecon Sinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Sinton persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sinton.
Sinton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Sinton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinton tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Sinton moves out of range easily.
Sinton leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson dives in and grabs Sinton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sinton pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Sinton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Sinton shows good takedown defense.
Sinton shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Sinton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sinton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinton doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Sinton's guard.
Sinton looking for subs off his back but Jackson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sinton to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Sinton. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Sinton scores with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sinton.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Sinton.
Sinton tries to clinch up.
Sinton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sinton tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sinton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sinton closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Sinton pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinton wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Sinton closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Sinton pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson shoots in and bounces Sinton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sinton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sinton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sinton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sinton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Sinton closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sinton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sinton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaecon Sinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sinton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jaecon Sinton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sinton blocks a jab.
Sinton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sinton fails with the takedown.
Sinton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyson Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sinton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sinton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sinton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson stands and steps away. Sinton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sinton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Sinton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Sinton tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sinton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sinton fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Nice takedown defense from Sinton. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Sinton tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sinton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Sinton tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Sinton was not able to check.
Sinton wants to clinch
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Sinton stuffs the takedown.
Sinton shoots in but no luck this time.
Sinton tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sinton. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Sinton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sinton.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Sinton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sinton misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson. Sinton shrugs it off though.
Tyson Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Jaecon Sinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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!
Jackson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sinton connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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177 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Robert York!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
York moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dixon looks to land a combination but York avoids it well.
Dixon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
York throws a shot from downtown. Dixon moves away and avoids it.
York jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
York fails to land with a series of punches.
Dixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but York moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
York fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dixon on the side of the head.
Dixon tries to clinch up but York circles away and keeps his distance.
York lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon avoids a kick to the body.
York scores with a nice right hand.
York misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
York feints and then cracks Dixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dixon down.
York is looking to slow Dixon down with leg kicks.
Dixon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
York throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dixon shoots for a takedown but York saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
York keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
York cracks Dixon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
York fails to land with a series of punches.
York scores with a three punch combo!
Dixon checks the leg kick.
York swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Dixon counter with a right hand.
It looks like Robert York has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon closes the distance and pushes York back into the cage.
Dixon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dixon throws an elbow that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
York wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries a knee to the head but York blocks it.
Dixon just leaning against York, taking a breather.
Dixon tries a knee to the head but York blocks it.
Dixon goes for a takedown in the clinch but York prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
York's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
York looks to land a combination. Dixon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dixon is rocked!
York connects with a nice cross there... Dixon is looking wobbly and York recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Dixon to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - York jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert York!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vice Grip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Carwin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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288 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vice Grip!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin scores with a body shot.
Grip throws a wild body kick that Carwin sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Carwin misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grip.
Carwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grip misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grip.
Carwin throws an overhand right that lands on Grip's shoulder, as Grip tries to avoid the shot.
Carwin takes a swing at Grip's ribcage but misses.
Grip misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shane Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grip counters with an inside leg kick.
Grip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carwin.
Carwin swings for the body but Grip moves out of range.
Grip is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carwin scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carwin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grip to score with a decent uppercut.
Carwin fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin thows a body shot but no joy.
Carwin throws a series of punches but Grip avoids them all with ease.
Carwin misses with a wild body shot.
Carwin misses the body punch
and Grip counters with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Carwin there.
Grip ducks under a wild hook from Carwin.
No joy there for Carwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Grip is just out of range.
Carwin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grip misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Grip.
Carwin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grip under the eye.
Grip lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carwin is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grip. That's going to slow Carwin down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carwin throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grip avoids the body shot from Carwin.
Carwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carwin throws a hook but Grip avoids it easily.
Carwin misses with a body shot.
Carwin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grip lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grip feints and then cracks Carwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carwin down.
Carwin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grip cracks the inside of Carwin's front leg.
Grip lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grip keeps Carwin at a distance using the push kick.
Grip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carwin moves away.
Carwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Carwin misses with an uppercut.
Grip lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grip throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grip.
Grip tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Grip.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grip!
Nice body kick there by Grip.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grip lands a leg kick that knocks Carwin off balance momentarily.
Grip fakes the leg kick and cracks Carwin in the body.
Carwin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Shane Carwin has been cut.
Grip ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grip connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grip fails to land with a series of punches.
Grip lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grip slips a jab and a cross from Carwin.
Grip throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carwin.
A head kick misses from Grip.
Grip moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carwin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Carwin misses with an uppercut. Grip saw that one coming.
Grip showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carwin.
Grip shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Grip was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carwin has given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vice Grip dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Carwin's cut.
That's time! Carwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grip throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carwin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grip counters with an outside leg kick.
Carwin misses with a body punch
and Grip counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carwin won't be happy with that.
The referee asks Grip politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Grip prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grip works to advance to full mount. Carwin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Grip takes Carwin's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Carwin is in trouble.
Grip is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin showing good submission defense here.
Grip looking to break Carwin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Carwin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Grip will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Carwin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Grip has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Carwin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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!
Carwin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grip's arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grip tightening his grip on Carwin, looking for the choke.
Grip trying to control momentarily.
Carwin breaks Grip's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grip has his foot on Carwin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carwin works his way back into a safe position though.
Grip is looking for a triangle but Carwin pushes his legs off easily.
Grip manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Carwin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grip can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carwin is looking to escape.
Grip forces the positional change into back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin won't enjoy being in this position. Grip looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Carwin is tapping - it's over boys! Grip picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vice Grip!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Hosking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ponting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hosking's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War Machine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Hosking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Ponting!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponting looks to land a combination but Hosking avoids it well.
Ponting swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hosking counters with an outside leg kick.
Hosking ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hosking avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ricky Ponting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponting throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hosking dodges the punch combination from Ponting.
Ponting leaves Hosking with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ponting misses with a head kick.
Ponting falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hosking counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hosking tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ponting's legs.
Ponting defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting is looking for a sweep.
Hosking postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hosking trying to control the action but Ponting is working from the bottom.
Hosking goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ponting has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hosking but great work by Ponting.
Ponting scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ponting in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ponting has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hosking dodges the ground and pound from Ponting.
Hosking being controlled for a moment.
Ponting postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosking is looking to regain half guard here but Ponting keeps moving and retains side control.
Ponting lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hosking defending against the ground and pound.
Ponting grinds an elbow into Hosking's temple.
Ponting creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hosking is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ponting tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hosking sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ponting not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ponting working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ponting drops an elbow to the side of Hosking's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ponting in particular looking to stall.
Ponting thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hosking trying to control but Ponting postures up.
Ponting is looking for a kimura but Hosking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ponting to get the leverage.
Ponting looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hosking with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hosking keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ponting throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ponting wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hosking keeps working.
Hosking is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponting looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hosking with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ponting has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hosking defend it? Ponting steps over the head and cranks it - Hosking is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ponting!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Ponting!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tantric Yogi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tantric Yogi had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.4lbs, 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. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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186 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tantric Yogi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riseman is looking to clinch.
Riseman wants to clinch up but Yogi keeps it at a distance.
Riseman closes the distance and clinches.
Riseman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yogi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riseman tries to land a knee to the head but Yogi blocks with his arms.
Riseman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yogi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yogi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Riseman is trying to keep an underhook but Yogi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yogi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riseman keeps working.
Yogi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Riseman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yogi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riseman's head.
Riseman is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Yogi has latched onto it... Big trouble! Yogi pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Riseman is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Yogi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tantric Yogi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brent Stanton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Walsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Walsh is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brent Stanton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Walsh!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walsh looks to throw the jab but Stanton is out of range.
Stanton moves forwards but Walsh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Walsh. No joy for Stanton on that attempt.
Walsh throws a chopping leg kick but Stanton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Walsh avoids the head kick by Stanton.
Stanton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stanton is defended easily by Walsh.
Stanton clinches with his opponent.
Stanton can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Stanton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanton takes a shot to the head.
Walsh pushes Stanton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walsh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Walsh is pawing at Stanton, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Stanton's nose. Stanton is badly hurt! Walsh pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Stanton tries desperately to hold on but Walsh is relentless in his assault! As Stanton receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Walsh away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Walsh!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magnum Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Nygard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn's entrance music is State of Massachsetts-Dropkick Murphys. A fine choice. Nygard has chosen Dread Zeppelin - Immigrant Song as his entrance music. Magnum Gunn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leif Nygard's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Magnum Gunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Nygard!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn scores with a leg kick.
Gunn throws a body punch but Nygard moves out of range.
Nygard tries a low kick but Gunn avoids it.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Nygard wants to slow Gunn down by chopping away at his legs.
Nygard throws the kick towards the body but Gunn avoids it.
Nygard tries to work over Gunn's front leg with a kick but Gunn checks it.
Gunn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gunn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nygard is out of range.
Gunn lands a nice shot to the body.
Nygard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nygard throws a leg kick but Gunn checks it.
Nygard clinches.
Gunn looking for a takedown.
Gunn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gunn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nygard prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnum Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gunn blocks it with crossed arms.
Nygard trying to land knees to the body.
Nygard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Gunn goes for a takedown attempt but Nygard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nygard misses with a low kick.
Gunn misses with a straight right.
Gunn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nygard to score with a decent uppercut.
Nygard misses with a looping right.
Gunn scores with a three punch combo!
Nygard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nygard throws a body kick the misses
and Gunn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nygard keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard wants to get back to full guard.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but Nygard defending well.
Gunn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gunn stands up and beckons Nygard to join him on the feet.
Gunn throws a nice looking combination but Nygard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nygard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Nygard.
Gunn thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nygard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Nygard tries to score with a low kick but Gunn moves his leg out of the way.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Nygard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nygard tries to avoid it but Gunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nygard to the ground. Nygard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nygard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunn thumps Nygard with a low kick.
Nygard slips under a jab.
Gunn takes a swing at Nygard's ribcage but misses.
Gunn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nygard.
Nygard scores with a jab to the head.
Nygard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws out a leg kick but Nygard moves out of range and Gunn only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Nygard tenderised Gunn's leg. Gunn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
Nygard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gunn throws a lazy right hand but Nygard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Nygard tenderised Gunn's leg. Gunn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nygard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nygard lands a nice looking body kick.
Gunn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nygard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nygard misses with a low kick.
Gunn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nygard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Nygard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nygard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magnum Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Nygard misses its intended target.
Gunn scores with a hook.
Nygard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gunn looks to land a combination. Nygard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gunn swings for the body but Nygard moves out of range.
Gunn moves out of range of the leg kick from Nygard.
Nygard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nygard throws the kick towards the body but Gunn avoids it.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nygard moves away.
Nygard throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunn.
Nygard tries to clinch up.
Nygard throws a leg kick but Gunn checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nygard doesn't seem bothered though.
Nygard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gunn scores with a three punch combo!
Nygard wants to land a leg kick but Gunn is out of range.
Gunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nygard tries to avoid it but Gunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nygard to the ground. Nygard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leif Nygard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunn scores with a body shot.
Leif Nygard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nygard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gunn somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nygard misses with a body kick.
Gunn swinging wildly here.
Gunn avoids the body shot from Nygard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nygard, right into the meat.
Gunn tries to score with a low kick but Nygard moves his leg out of the way.
Gunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nygard missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunn checks a leg kick.
Nygard throws a push kick but Gunn slaps the foot to one side.
Gunn keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Gunn does it's job there.
Nygard throws an overhand right that lands on Gunn's shoulder, as Gunn tries to avoid the shot.
Gunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nygard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gunn is out of range and Nygard settles back down.
Nygard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gunn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target.
Nygard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nygard throws a wild body kick that Gunn sees coming a mile off.
Nygard tries to clinch but Gunn is having none of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Gunn blocks the leg kick.
Gunn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nygard counters with a leg kick.
Nygard tries to land a leg kick but Gunn saw it coming and moves away.
Gunn is looking to wear down Nygard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nygard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Nygard moved out of range.
Nygard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gunn's sensitive parts.
Nygard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nygard connects with a right hand. Gunn shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nygard's corner calls for a 1-2. Nygard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nygard. That's going to slow Gunn down.
Nygard scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunn should have avoided that one.
Nygard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gunn. That did some damage!
Nygard instigates a clinch.
Gunn looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnum Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nygard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gunn avoids it.
Nygard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nygard obliges.
Nygard prevents the takedown attempt.
Nygard lands a damaging elbow.
Nygard lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nygard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gunn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nygard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nygard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gunn takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Nygard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice straight punches there by Nygard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nygard.
Nygard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nygard wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nygard.
An inside leg kick from Nygard misses.
Jab, jab by Nygard - just one landing.
Nygard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nygard connects with a leg kick. Gunn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nygard throws a leg kick but Gunn sees it coming and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Nygard.
Gunn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nygard counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nygard.
Gunn checks a leg kick.
Nygard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gunn's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nygard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gunn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Decent striking displayed by Nygard there.
Nygard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nygard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Nygard jabs Gunn right on the nose. Gunn blinks but takes it well.
Nygard throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nygard.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nygard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nygard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nygard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard thuds his right hand into Gunn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A good leg kick by Nygard.
Gunn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nygard throws a wild body kick that Gunn sees coming a mile off.
Nygard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gunn momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Nygard.
Nygard staying out of range there.
Gunn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nygard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gunn throws out a loose jab but Nygard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Nygard moves out of range.
Nygard is looking to clinch but Gunn is avoiding it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gunn checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gunn is out of range.
Nygard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Nygard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nygard.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
Nygard checks a leg kick.
Gunn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nygard has managed to clinch.
Gunn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nygard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gunn blocks an elbow strike.
Gunn wants to break free but Nygard has control.
Nice elbow from Nygard.
Nygard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gunn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nygard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnum Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nygard prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nygard blocking some punches.
Nygard pushes Gunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nygard throws an elbow but misses.
Gunn blocks the elbow strike.
Gunn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nygard pulls his leg out and moves away.
A good leg kick by Nygard.
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!
Gunn checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunn swings for the body but Nygard moves out of range.
Gunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nygard.
Gunn checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Nygard really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gunn checks the leg kick.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nygard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gunn is out of range and Nygard settles back down.
Gunn avoids a kick to the body.
Nygard misses with an uppercut. Gunn saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nygard.
Gunn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gunn staying out of range there.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Nygard moved out of range nicely.
Nygard motions for Gunn to come forward. Nygard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn cracks Nygard with an open hand slap.
Gunn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nygard defends it nicely.
Nygard slips a jab from Gunn.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gunn's sensitive parts.
Nygard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nygard blocks a jab.
Gunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nygard looks to land a left hand but Gunn moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Nygard catches Gunn right on the button with a cross.
Nygard lands a head shot.
Gunn throws a hook but Nygard blocks it.
Nygard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nygard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunn finds it's way round the side to connect with Nygard's head.
Nygard misses with a low kick as Gunn jumps back.
Nygard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nygard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nygard leaves Gunn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nygard throws a hook to the side of Gunn's head but Gunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunn checks a low kick from Nygard.
Nygard thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Nygard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nygard.
Nygard throws a front kick that sends Gunn stumbling back into the cage.
Nygard throws a body kick that misses.
Nygard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gunn throws a nice looking combination but Nygard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn blocks a low kick nicely.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nygard.
Gunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nygard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nygard cracks Gunn with an open hand slap.
Nygard is looking to clinch.
Gunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Nygard misses with a low kick.
Nygard throws a leg kick but Gunn checks it.
Gunn cracks Nygard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nygard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gunn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Nygard.
Gunn moves out of range of the body kick.
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gunn.
Gunn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An inside leg kick from Nygard misses.
Nygard slips under a jab.
Nygard cracks Gunn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Nygard.
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!
Gunn moves out of range as Nygard throws a body kick.
Nygard throws out a leg kick but Gunn moves out of range and Nygard only half commits.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nygard throws a shot from downtown. Gunn moves away and avoids it.
Nygard looks for the body kick but Gunn saw that one coming.
Nygard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Nygard dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gunn takes a swing at Nygard's ribcage but misses.
Nygard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nygard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nygard throws a leg kick which misses Gunn's front leg but catches the back leg as Gunn tries to avoid it.
Nygard looks to land a left hand but Gunn moved out of range nicely.
Nygard moves in looking to clinch but Gunn pushes him off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nygard.
Nygard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nygard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gunn.
A clash of legs there as Nygard blocks the low kick.
Nygard ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Jab, jab by Gunn - just one landing.
Nygard slips a jab and a cross from Gunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn swinging wildly here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nygard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nygard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nygard staying out of range there.
Nygard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nygard moves in looking to clinch but Gunn pushes him off.
Nygard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nygard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nygard finds it's way round the side to connect with Gunn's head.
Gunn misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nygard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn misses with a combination
and Nygard counters with a leg kick.
Gunn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nygard. Gunn shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn blocks a low kick nicely.
Gunn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gunn throws an off balance right hand
and Nygard counters with a nice uppercut.
Nygard connects with the punch.
Nygard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nygard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nygard.
Nygard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gunn blocks a head kick by Nygard.
Nygard slips a jab from Gunn.
Leif Nygard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nygard.
Nygard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gunn lands with an overhand left.
Gunn misses with a right hand
and Nygard finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nygard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunn.
Nygard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gunn's calf.
Gunn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nygard looks to land a body kick but Gunn moved away.
Gunn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nygard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nygard connects with a jab.
Nygard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gunn checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nygard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunn misses with the combination.
Gunn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nygard can pounce on him.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nygard sprawls well. Nygard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Gunn misses its intended target.
Nygard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magnum Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Nygard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nygard to score with a decent uppercut.
Nygard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gunn doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leif Nygard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nygard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 45:50
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Nygard!
Leif Nygard is the new middleweight champion!
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