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B!44: Trough Lollys! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tang MuayThai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sometimes when we Fight. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tang MuayThai!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MuayThai moves away.
MuayThai throws a shot to the body.
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pacquiao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MuayThai working a defensive guard here.
Pacquiao content to stall in guard here.
MuayThai working a defensive guard here.
Pacquiao has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pacquiao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MuayThai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pacquiao is one step ahead there.
Pacquiao wants to pass the guard but MuayThai is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MuayThai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MuayThai can't keep his opponent in guard - Pacquiao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pacquiao has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can MuayThai defend it? Pacquiao steps over the head and cranks it - MuayThai is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pacquiao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Floyd Pacquiao!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balls Deep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Ellison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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215 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Balls Deep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ellison!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellison drives through and clinches with Deep against the cage.
Ellison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ellison moves into the clinch.
Ellison gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Deep working for submissions but it's allowed Ellison to get to half guard.
Deep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deep actively working from the bottom here.
Deep is defending against the submission attempts here by Ellison.
Ellison working Deep over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ellison connects with a nice short shot to Deep's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deep's head.
Deep actively working from the bottom here.
Ellison tries to stand and escape but Deep is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deep actively working from the bottom here.
Ellison stands up out of the half guard.
Ellison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ellison slips a jab and a cross from Deep.
Ellison slips a jab and a cross from Deep.
Ellison moves into the clinch.
Ellison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Deep is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Ellison on the inside.
Ellison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ellison landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Deep takes an elbow to the temple.
Ellison decides to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deep drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ellison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ellison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ellison!
Ellison stands up.
Ellison moves into range and clinches up with Deep.
Ellison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Deep lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ellison lands a shot to the body.
Ellison breaks from the clinch.
Deep gets tackled into the cage by Ellison. Ellison maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ellison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deep's defenses.
It looks like Balls Deep has been cut.
Ellison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deep gets a clinch.
Ellison wants the takedown. Deep is fighting it off but Ellison persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Deep's guard against the cage.
Ellison landing with the ground and pound.
Deep had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ellison defends it easily.
Ellison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deep looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ellison passes into half guard.
Ellison wants to stand up but Deep has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ellison stands up out of the half guard.
Deep throws a leg kick
and Ellison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellison takes the fight into the clinch.
Ellison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deep could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison scores with a head kick.
Ellison fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deep to the ground. Ellison is now in Deep's guard.
Deep is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ellison defends well.
Ellison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Deep is proving hard to escape from.
Ellison stands up and waves to Deep to follow him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellison closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balls Deep's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Deep will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ellison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ellison closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deep quickly recovers to half guard.
Ellison tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ellison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ellison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deep defends it well.
Deep moves into full guard.
Ellison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deep is on top in guard.
Ellison wants to stand and escape but Deep is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deep drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ellison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ellison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ellison!
Deep is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ellison stands up and beckons Deep to his feet.
Ellison drives through and clinches with Deep against the cage.
Deep drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ellison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Deep drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ellison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balls Deep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ellison manages to break the clinch.
Ellison moves into the clinch.
Anthony Ellison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ellison is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ellison lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ellison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Deep!
Ellison connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ellison wants to control the pace but Deep is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison looking to finish Deep with some ground and pound. This is bad for Deep!
Ellison wants to finish this one by submission but Deep is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ellison.
Deep is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ellison cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ellison lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ellison is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Deep can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deep can't escape the position.
Ellison looking for a guillotine from mount but Deep is having none of it.
Ellison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ellison has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Deep's face.
Ellison raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Deep is surviving well by controlling Ellison's body position as best he can.
Ellison putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Deep keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ellison jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Deep manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Deep regains half guard.
Deep looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ellison passes into side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deep is looking to reverse the position.
Ellison decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ellison clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Balls Deep's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Deep gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ellison stops a takedown attempt from Deep.
Deep drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ellison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid body kick from Ellison.
Ellison fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deep to the ground. Ellison is now in Deep's guard.
Deep is working an open guard so Ellison takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ellison pushes Deep up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellison scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellison breaks the clinch.
Ellison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison works on Deep's body with a couple of short punches.
Ellison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ellison breaks the clinch.
Ellison closes the distance and clinches.
Ellison is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ellison manages to break the clinch.
Ellison shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Deep wants to improve his position but Ellison is controlling well.
Deep actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison lands with a punch from half guard.
Ellison wants to stand but Deep has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ellison stands up out of the half guard.
Ellison closes the distance and clinches.
Ellison successfully pulls guard.
Deep won't allow Ellison to sweep him here.
Deep drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ellison dives on top into guard.
Ellison works over Deep with some ground and pound from guard.
Ellison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ellison has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Deep to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ellison is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Deep pulls down on the head and he's put Ellison to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Balls Deep!
Balls Deep seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Har Dukan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Bader has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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230 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Har Dukan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukan stuffs the takedown.
Bader takes a swing at Dukan's ribcage but misses.
Bader scores a takedown into full mount!
Bader thowing shots but they're missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dukan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dukan is trying to stand up.
Bader scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bader looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bader is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bader in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bader in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bader loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Dukan scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bader land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bader stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Bader!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ehavoc Dugre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone Phillips will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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144 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ehavoc Dugre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stone Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dugre checks a leg kick.
Phillips throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dugre.
Dugre slips a straight right by Phillips.
Phillips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Phillips misses.
Phillips thuds a left hand into Dugre's body.
Dugre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phillips.
Phillips misses with a looping right.
Phillips swings for the body but Dugre moves out of range.
Phillips throws a looping overhand right but Dugre ducks down to avoid it.
Stone Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips throws a combination that misses
and Dugre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Phillips is looking to stand up but Dugre isn't so interested in that idea.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Dugre from controlling successfully.
Dugre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dugre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A nice inside leg kick there by Phillips. That's going to slow Dugre down.
Phillips tries to bum rush Dugre with a series of wild strikes but Dugre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Phillips misses.
Phillips looks to land a body kick but Dugre moved away.
Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dugre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugre shoots in looking for a takedown but Phillips manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dugre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillips swings for the body but Dugre moves out of range.
Phillips lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Phillips misses.
Phillips scores with a jab to the head.
Dugre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown by Dugre or perhaps it was just good defense by Phillips which made him look bad.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Dugre avoids them all with ease.
Phillips tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dugre is able to avoid easily.
Dugre blocks a jab.
Phillips digs a good body shot into Dugre's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Phillips.
Stone Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Phillips does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Dugre or perhaps it was just good defense by Phillips which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ehavoc Dugre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dugre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dugre there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Phillips misses.
Phillips misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Phillips.
Dugre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Phillips throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phillips sizes up Dugre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dugre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phillips swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dugre defending well as Phillips loads up on a big left hand.
Dugre dodges the punch combination from Phillips.
Jab from Phillips.
Phillips throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phillips just misses with a punch to the body.
Dugre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dugre shoots in and drives through. Phillips sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dugre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips connects with a body shot that sends Dugre's belly button to the back.
Dugre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Phillips dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Phillips lands with a straight right. Dugre didn't see that one coming.
Phillips pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phillips lands a nice looking body shot.
Phillips throws out a loose jab but Dugre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phillips throws a hook to the side of Dugre's head but Dugre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ehavoc Dugre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Dugre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dugre checks the leg kick.
Phillips feints a jab promting Dugre to slip. Phillips then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dugre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Phillips fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phillips misses with a low kick.
Dugre moves forwards but Phillips connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Phillips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone Phillips seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dugre moves away from the strike by Phillips.
Phillips misses the jab.
Phillips tries to bum rush Dugre with a series of wild strikes but Dugre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dugre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phillips avoids it really well and circles away.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips takes a swing at Dugre's ribcage but misses.
Dugre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phillips scores with a sloppy right hand. Dugre should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Phillips is predictable there
and Dugre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dugre.
Dugre working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dugre wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Dugre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet but Dugre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dugre trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Stone Phillips hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No joy there for Phillips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phillips scores with a punch to the head.
Dugre has a takedown stuffed.
Phillips misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phillips lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phillips swings widly with a right hand
and Dugre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dugre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dugre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dugre looks to land a strike but Phillips avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dugre content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ehavoc Dugre has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Phillips scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dugre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ehavoc Dugre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips jabs Dugre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stone Phillips will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Phillips takes a swing at Dugre's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Phillips.
Phillips throws a body punch but Dugre moves out of range.
Phillips throws a nice looking combination but Dugre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phillips bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dugre's head.
Phillips connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dugre is defended easily by Phillips.
A big left from Phillips misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugre defending well as Phillips loads up on a big left hand.
Phillips misses with an uppercut.
Phillips throws a shot from downtown. Dugre moves away and avoids it.
Dugre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Phillips tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dugre manages to move to mount!
Dugre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dugre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ehavoc Dugre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phillips holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dugre tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Phillips wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugre trying to control but Phillips is having none of it.
Dugre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dugre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stone Phillips is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ehavoc Dugre has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dugre tries for a takedown but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Phillips with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phillips tries to work over Dugre's front leg with a kick but Dugre checks it.
Phillips scores with the left hand. Dugre knows he should have avoided that one.
Phillips with a nice cross.
Ehavoc Dugre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stone Phillips.
I've got Phillips winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stone Phillips!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stone Phillips made sure he mentioned [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available*, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elizondo Tacos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elizondo Tacos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
211 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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31
215 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elizondo Tacos!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tacos looks to score with a jab to the body but Glover is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tacos is defended easily by Glover.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tacos.
Tacos throws a body punch but Glover moves out of range.
Tacos misses with a right hand
and Glover counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tacos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tacos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Tacos.
Tacos throws a series of punches but Glover avoids them all with ease.
Tacos misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Tacos does it's job there.
Tacos misses with a body kick.
Glover avoids the body shot from Tacos.
Glover doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacos jabs at Glover's body.
Tacos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tacos looks to score with a jab to the body but Glover is just out of range.
Tacos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glover gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tacos.
Jason Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Glover.
Nice body punch from Tacos.
Tacos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Glover rather than just go for the knockout.
Tacos misses with a jab to the body
and Glover counters with a straight right hand.
Tacos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Elizondo Tacos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tacos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tacos throws a body punch but Glover moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacos thows a body shot but no joy.
Tacos misses with a kick to the body
and Glover counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacos throws a jab when Glover was well out of range.
Tacos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tacos throws a hook but Glover avoids it easily.
Tacos tries to land a front kick but Glover steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tacos. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crunch! Tacos slams his shin into Glover's torso.
Glover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glover throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Glover misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glover loads up on a big right hand but Tacos slips the punch.
Glover stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Glover wants it to stay on the feet.
Tacos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tacos throws a body kick that misses.
Tacos misses with a takedown attempt - Glover sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jason Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elizondo Tacos.
Tacos tries to bum rush Glover with a series of wild strikes but Glover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tacos with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Glover to counter with a crisp jab.
Glover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tacos throws a series of strikes that have Glover backpedaling.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glover.
Tacos looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover throws a body punch but Tacos moves out of range.
Tacos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tacos misses the shot to the body.
Glover lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glover takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tacos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tacos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tacos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glover is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elizondo Tacos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tacos blocks a jab.
Glover swings for the body but Tacos moves out of range.
Tacos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tacos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tacos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tacos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tacos thows a body shot but no joy.
Tacos shoots in for a double leg but Glover sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tacos scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Glover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glover manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tacos.
Tacos throws a lazy right hand but Glover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elizondo Tacos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glover walks into a left hand.
Glover scores with a head kick. Tacos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tacos is looking to land body kicks.
Tacos avoids the head kick by Glover.
Tacos just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glover lands a front kick.
Tacos avoids a kick to the body.
Tacos throws a sloppy head kick and Glover moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover moves away from the strike by Tacos.
Tacos misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tacos scores with a hook to the body. Glover takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Glover takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tacos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tacos has a takedown stuffed.
Tacos is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Glover.
Tacos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tacos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glover as he jumps to the side.
Jason Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elizondo Tacos.
Tacos misses with a body kick.
Glover is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacos looks to score with a jab to the body but Glover is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tacos. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tacos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Glover was covering up waiting for the punch and Tacos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tacos won't allow Glover to sweep him here.
Tacos being controlled here momentarily.
Glover looking for a sweep. Not yet Glover, not yet.
Glover keeping full guard, as Tacos tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Glover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tacos stopping the sweep attempt from Glover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tacos looking to pass the guard.
Glover lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tacos!
Glover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tacos on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tacos is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elizondo Tacos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Glover misses with the combination.
Glover connects with a body shot.
Tacos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Glover. No joy for Tacos on that attempt.
Tacos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tacos.
Glover takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Glover avoids the body shot from Tacos.
Tacos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glover takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacos throws a hook but Glover blocks it.
Tacos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Glover throws a sloppy head kick and Tacos moves out of range easily.
Tacos gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Tacos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tacos misses with a low kick.
Glover throws a lazy right hand but Tacos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tacos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tacos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tacos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glover is keeping the position for now.
Glover controls Tacos momentarily but Tacos frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tacos is one step ahead there.
Glover will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Glover is trying to control the position but Tacos postures up.
Tacos trying to control but Glover is working from the bottom.
Glover avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tacos wants to pass the guard but Glover is keeping the position.
Glover controls Tacos momentarily but Tacos frees himself.
Tacos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glover is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glover looking for a sweep. Not yet Glover, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tacos swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Glover misses.
Tacos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tacos throws the kick towards the body but Glover avoids it.
Tacos shoots in and drives through. Glover sprawls well.
Jason Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elizondo Tacos.
A shot to the body from Tacos misses
and Glover counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tacos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Glover lands with a slapping head kick.
Tacos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glover moves out of range of the body kick.
Glover explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Glover feints a jab promting Tacos to slip. Glover then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tacos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tacos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tacos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Glover.
Glover jabs Tacos right on the nose. Tacos blinks but takes it well.
Tacos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Elizondo Tacos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Glover as Tacos shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Tacos or perhaps it was just good defense by Glover which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Glover misses its intended target.
Jason Glover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tacos blocks a head kick by Glover.
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 Jason Glover.
Well Tacos 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elizondo Tacos!
A determined Elizondo Tacos didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Sector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis comes into the arena with UFC - Face the Pain blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hector Sector!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sector scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pettis is not content to let Sector control the position.
Pettis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pettis is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sector is tapping! Great win for Pettis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Pettis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Makkara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Piston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nakki Makkara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Piston!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piston tries a head kick but it misses.
Makkara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makkara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Piston.
Makkara lands an uppercut.
Makkara manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Makkara fails to land.
Piston tries to pull guard but Makkara forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Makkara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Piston backwards.
Makkara tries to throw a body punch but Piston avoids it by throwing Makkara back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Makkara.
Piston tries a knee to the head but Makkara blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Makkara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makkara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makkara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Piston or not.
Makkara scores with a shot to the side of Piston's head.
Makkara lands a nice uppercut.
Piston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Piston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makkara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nakki Makkara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Piston.
Piston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Piston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makkara pinned against the cage. Makkara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A lazy left from Makkara finds it's target.
Jab by Makkara.
Piston fails with the takedown.
Makkara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makkara takes the fight into the clinch.
Makkara gets underhooks to prevent Piston's takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makkara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makkara will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Piston up against the cage.
Piston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makkara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Piston can't get the takedown.
Makkara stalls.
Piston trying to stall but Makkara improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makkara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Piston backwards.
Piston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makkara smiles and moves away.
Makkara stuffs the takedown.
Makkara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Piston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Piston drops his hands momentarily and Makkara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Piston is rocked!
Piston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Piston looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makkara connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Piston tumbling to the canvas! Makkara pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Piston was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nakki Makkara!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny SparBJJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
220 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tiny SparBJJ!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SparBJJ doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of SparBJJ's head.
Silva winds up and cracks SparBJJ with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
SparBJJ kicks Silva off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SparBJJ looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because SparBJJ has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
SparBJJ not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
SparBJJ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
SparBJJ is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Silva controlling the position for now.
Silva tries to get to full guard but SparBJJ has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
SparBJJ is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from SparBJJ.
SparBJJ seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
SparBJJ is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
SparBJJ seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva moves into full guard.
SparBJJ postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SparBJJ won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva has his foot on SparBJJ's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. SparBJJ works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
SparBJJ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva won't let SparBJJ get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
SparBJJ is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
SparBJJ regains half guard.
SparBJJ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but SparBJJ defends it.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from SparBJJ is defended easily by Silva.
SparBJJ takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. SparBJJ moves away and avoids it.
SparBJJ with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from SparBJJ.
Junior Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiny SparBJJ.
Silva wants to clinch up but SparBJJ keeps it at a distance.
SparBJJ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiny SparBJJ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
SparBJJ tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
SparBJJ slips a straight right by Silva.
SparBJJ fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva thuds a left hand into SparBJJ's body.
SparBJJ is breathing heavily.
SparBJJ blocks a jab.
SparBJJ takes a shot right to the bread basket.
SparBJJ takes one on the button.
Silva jabs SparBJJ right on the nose. SparBJJ blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SparBJJ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in SparBJJ's half guard.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but SparBJJ keeps working.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but SparBJJ defends the submission attempt.
Silva is trying to control. SparBJJ wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva is looking to advance position but SparBJJ won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SparBJJ has one foot on Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Junior Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into SparBJJ's guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but SparBJJ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva trying to control but SparBJJ is working from the bottom.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. SparBJJ is keeping the position for now.
SparBJJ throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
SparBJJ doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SparBJJ tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
SparBJJ is trying to improve his position.
Silva tries to move to mount but SparBJJ blocks the move with his legs.
Junior Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
SparBJJ tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SparBJJ is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Silva asserts his dominance and retains side control.
SparBJJ is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SparBJJ takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Silva wants to control but SparBJJ is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Silva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
SparBJJ fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped SparBJJ's head back.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
SparBJJ fails with the takedown.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
SparBJJ shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Junior Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiny SparBJJ.
SparBJJ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through SparBJJ's defenses.
SparBJJ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
SparBJJ has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with SparBJJ's head.
Nice defenses there by SparBJJ.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
SparBJJ misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
SparBJJ thows a body shot but no joy.
SparBJJ fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
SparBJJ ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
SparBJJ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
SparBJJ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting SparBJJ counter with a right hand.
Silva misses with a double jab.
SparBJJ shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva keeping moving, preventing SparBJJ from controlling successfully.
SparBJJ is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva seems keen to control SparBJJ's posture.
Tiny SparBJJ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. SparBJJ gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and SparBJJ defends well.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that SparBJJ can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead SparBJJ has moved into half guard.
SparBJJ is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva gets back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva controls SparBJJ momentarily but SparBJJ frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Silva!
Junior Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ugly Kid Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reijo Ruthman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruthman has chosen Special Teamz - Get Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ugly Kid Joe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ugly Kid Joe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reijo Ruthman!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruthman throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruthman takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe thows a body shot but no joy.
Ruthman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joe defends it nicely.
Joe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruthman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ugly Kid Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruthman moves out of range as Joe strikes.
Joe throws a combination that misses
and Ruthman counters with a single leg into guard. Joe didn't expect that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Joe is trying to keep Ruthman in close.
Ruthman trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Ruthman won't allow Joe to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruthman wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Reijo Ruthman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruthman.
Ruthman slips a straight right by Joe.
Ugly Kid Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruthman misses with a looping left.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruthman moves away.
Joe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Joe.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruthman.
No joy there for Joe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Joe.
Ruthman shoots in and drives through. Joe sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Ruthman.
Joe scores with a jab to the head.
Joe throws a jab when Ruthman was well out of range.
Ruthman fails with a takedown attempt.
Ugly Kid Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Ruthman.
Ruthman motions for Joe to come forward. Ruthman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joe punishes Ruthman's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe sizes up Ruthman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joe moves forwards but Ruthman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruthman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joe on the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by Ruthman or perhaps it was just good defense by Joe which made him look bad.
Nice defenses there by Joe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe looks to land a combination but Ruthman avoids it well.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruthman moves away.
Ruthman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
Ruthman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ruthman tries for a takedown but Joe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruthman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruthman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joe fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruthman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Ruthman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Joe.
Joe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruthman misses the shot to the body.
Joe lands a nice hook to Ruthman's body. Ruthman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joe throws an off balance right hand
and Ruthman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Joe misses.
Ruthman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ruthman lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruthman manages to avoid it.
A combination from Joe does no damage.
Joe misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruthman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruthman takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joe scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ugly Kid Joe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Joe misses with an uppercut.
Joe throws a hook to the side of Ruthman's head but Ruthman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe misses with the combination.
Joe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruthman doesn't seem bothered though.
Ruthman just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruthman's head.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruthman moves away.
Ruthman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruthman misses with a wild combination.
Joe missing with a left hand there. Ruthman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruthman lands a jab.
Joe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe jabs Ruthman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruthman slips a straight right by Joe.
Ruthman misses with a wild body shot.
Joe throws out a loose jab but Ruthman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruthman misses with a two punch combination.
Ruthman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joe cracks a nice hook into Ruthman's ribs.
Ruthman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Joe takes one to the side of the head.
Ruthman walks into a straight right hand from Joe.
Joe cracks Ruthman with a good jab.
Ruthman dodges the punch combination from Joe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Ruthman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruthman moves away from the strike by Joe.
Ruthman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ruthman closes the distance and clinches up with Joe, looking for a takedown. Ruthman pushes Joe against the cage but Joe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruthman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Joe swinging wildly here.
Ugly Kid Joe is winning the standup battle so far.
Joe works Ruthman's body with a nice hook.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruthman.
A punch combination from Ruthman misses.
Ruthman cracks Joe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe throws a combination. Ruthman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joe swinging wildly here.
Joe swings for the body but Ruthman moves out of range.
Joe lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruthman's head.
Ugly Kid Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruthman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Ruthman from controlling successfully.
Joe looking for a sweep. Not yet Joe, not yet.
Ruthman trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Ruthman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Ruthman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Reijo Ruthman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Joe misses with an uppercut.
Ruthman just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Ruthman misses.
Ruthman shoots in for a takedown but Joe shows good takedown defense.
Joe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe misses with a wild combination.
Joe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruthman under the eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruthman moves forwards but Joe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Ruthman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruthman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ugly Kid Joe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Joe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruthman looks to land a right hand but Joe moved out of range.
Joe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruthman ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Joe misses with a straight right.
Ruthman moves out of range of the strikes.
Joe connects with a nice looking jab.
Joe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joe scores with a one two! Ruthman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Joe. Those never looked like landing.
Ruthman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruthman.
Joe loads up on a big right hand but Ruthman slips the punch.
Ruthman misses with a body shot.
Joe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruthman.
Joe throws a shot from downtown. Ruthman moves away and avoids it.
Joe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ruthman eats them both and turns towards Joe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ruthman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruthman.
Ruthman misses with a two punch combination.
Ruthman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Joe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joe throws an overhand right that lands on Ruthman's shoulder, as Ruthman tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Ruthman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ruthman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe.
Joe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruthman.
Joe misses with a hook. Ruthman ducked under it nicely.
Joe's corner calls for a 1-2. Joe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe takes one to the side of the head.
Joe jabs Ruthman right on the nose. Ruthman blinks but takes it well.
Ruthman stuns Joe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruthman with a hook.
Ruthman throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruthman is just out of range.
A punch combination from Joe misses.
Ruthman lands with a right hand.
Ruthman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joe looks to throw the jab but Ruthman is out of range.
Joe lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruthman's head.
Ruthman connects with a right hand. Joe shakes it off.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Ruthman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Joe.
Nice takedown defense from Joe. No joy for Ruthman on that attempt.
Joe slips a jab from Ruthman.
Ruthman needs to keep his hands up - Joe had a free shot at his head there.
Joe throws a series of punches but Ruthman moves out of range.
Joe tests Ruthman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruthman. Ruthman obviously looking to wear him down.
Joe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Joe.
Joe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Joe throws an overhand right that lands on Ruthman's shoulder, as Ruthman tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruthman.
Joe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ruthman throws a body kick that misses.
Ruthman swings for the body but Joe moves out of range.
Ruthman takes one to the chin there.
Ruthman ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Joe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ruthman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruthman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe looks to land a combination. Ruthman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ruthman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joe tries to bum rush Ruthman with a series of wild strikes but Ruthman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ugly Kid Joe clearly takes that round.
That's time! Joe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ruthman misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Joe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruthman slips a jab and a cross from Joe.
Ruthman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruthman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joe lands with a right hand.
Ruthman throws a hook but Joe avoids it easily.
Joe throws out a powerful jab.
Ruthman avoids the body shot from Joe.
Joe throws a right and a left that Ruthman avoids nicely.
Ruthman slips a straight right by Joe.
Joe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ruthman. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe scores with a jab to the head.
Ruthman slips a jab and a cross from Joe.
Ruthman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joe.
Ruthman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruthman is just out of range.
Ruthman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruthman.
Joe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruthman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Some wild striking there from Joe.
Ruthman's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruthman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruthman misses with a wild combination.
Ruthman throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe throws a right hand that Ruthman ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruthman also avoids with ease.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruthman moves away.
Joe throws a series of punches but Ruthman moves out of range.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruthman.
Joe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Joe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joe throws out a loose jab but Ruthman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruthman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruthman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruthman throws a looping overhand right but Joe ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe scores with a three punch combo!
Joe throws a right hand that Ruthman ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruthman also avoids with ease.
Joe defending well as Ruthman loads up on a big left hand.
Joe throws a series of punches but Ruthman moves out of range.
Ruthman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruthman was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Ruthman throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruthman. That's going to slow Joe down.
Ruthman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joe.
Joe throws out a loose jab but Ruthman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe scores with a punch to the head.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruthman. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruthman looks to land a left hand but Joe moved out of range nicely.
Joe throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruthman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Ruthman lands a jab to the head.
Joe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruthman fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruthman throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joe stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ugly Kid Joe had his way with Reijo Ruthman in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Joe misses with a two punch combination.
Ruthman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ruthman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruthman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Joe as Ruthman shoots in.
Joe misses with an uppercut.
Ruthman moves out of range as Joe strikes.
Ruthman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joe throws out the jab.
Ruthman slips under a jab from Joe.
Joe misses with an uppercut
and Ruthman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruthman tries to bum rush Joe with a series of wild strikes but Joe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joe throws a jab when Ruthman was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruthman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ruthman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruthman somewhat.
Ruthman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruthman throws an overhand right that lands on Joe's shoulder, as Joe tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Ruthman misses.
Joe throws a nice looking combination but Ruthman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruthman misses with a few strikes there.
Joe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruthman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Joe misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruthman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruthman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from Joe.
Good shot there by Ruthman.
A big right from Joe misses.
Nice shot by Joe.
Ruthman throws a sloppy head kick and Joe moves out of range easily.
Joe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joe swings for the body but Ruthman moves out of range.
Ruthman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruthman ducks right into an uppercut from Joe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruthman misses the jab.
Ruthman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joe lands a really nice looking cross but Ruthman seems unphased.
Joe throws a hook but Ruthman avoids it easily.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruthman was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Joe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joe wants it to stay on the feet.
Ugly Kid Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Ruthman.
Joe looks to land a right hand but Ruthman moved out of range.
Joe throws a nice looking combination but Ruthman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reijo Ruthman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Joe.
Joe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Joe misses with a hook
and Ruthman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruthman wants to take a breather but Joe is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruthman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Joe tries to get to full guard but Ruthman has control of the leg.
Ruthman is looking to take a break and control but Joe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ugly Kid Joe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Reijo Ruthman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ruthman throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ugly Kid Joe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ugly Kid Joe!
Ugly Kid Joe retains his light heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ugly Kid Joe made sure he mentioned MMA ANIMAL, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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