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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robin Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Sims!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks fails to land with a series of punches.
Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sims shoots for a double leg takedown but Banks sprawls well. He's pushed Sims's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sims cracks Banks with a good jab.
Banks lands with an uppercut that bounces Sims off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Banks does no damage.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sims!
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sims looks for a takedown but Banks sprawls well.
Sims drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banks 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banks is fending him off so far but Sims persists. Nope, Banks circles away and we're back to standing.
Robin Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Sims.
Sims fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banks, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims throws an elbow that misses.
Banks blocks an elbow strike from Sims.
Banks blocks an elbow strike.
Sims escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banks scores with a one two! Sims had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sims checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sims throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sims misses the shot to the body.
Banks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banks misses with a body punch
enabling Sims to counter with a crisp jab.
Banks is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sims tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A clash of legs there as Sims blocks the low kick.
William Sims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks throws a series of strikes that have Sims backpedaling.
Banks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sims.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims doesn't manage to clinch there - Banks circles away.
Sims throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sims won't be happy with that.
Banks wants to control but Sims is keeping him busy.
Sims is looking for a sweep.
Sims struggling a bit here.
Banks working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Sims's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banks cracks Sims with a big elbow.
Banks lands a decent elbow from side control.
Banks landing a few strikes.
Sims tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sims taking punishment in the form of punches.
Banks blocks the strikes from Sims.
Banks tries for a kimura but Sims is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sims keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Sims's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sims keeps working.
Sims tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sims trying to remain calm as Banks controls from the top position.
Banks cracks Sims with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Banks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sims tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sims wants to control but Banks postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banks controls the position.
Banks working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks is looking to take a break and control but Sims is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banks avoids the strikes from the bottom by Sims.
Check out the look on Banks's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sims is trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sims's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sims taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sims wants to control but Banks postures up.
Sims taking a bit of punishment here - Banks scoring with strikes.
Banks working the head and body with strikes.
Sims wants to control but Banks postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks in side control lands a decent elbow.
Banks working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Banks dominated that round.
That's time! Banks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sims misses with a takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a series of strikes. Sims will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sims is rocked!
Banks batters Sims with a massive right followed by a huge left! Sims is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Banks lands a final crushing right hand to drop Sims to the mat with a gruesome thud! Banks is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robin Banks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Bolten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinz Volker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Bolten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heinz Volker!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolten looks to clinch
and Volker counters with a straight right hand.
Bolten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Volker throws a wild body kick that Bolten sees coming a mile off.
Bolten lands a high kick to the side of Volker's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Bolten dives into guard, looking to finish.
Volker is rocked!
It looks like Heinz Volker has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bolten is stalling in the full guard.
Volker is still in real trouble! Can Bolten finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolten trying to control the position from guard on top but Volker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolten forces his way into half guard.
Volker seems to have recovered his senses.
Bolten seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bolten is trying to control the action in half guard but Volker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bolten controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Volker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bolten wants to control from the top but Volker keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joey Bolten wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bolten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolten tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Volker counters with a straight right hand.
Bolten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolten misses with a body kick.
Bolten ducks under a wild hook from Volker.
Bolten tries to clinch but Volker moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volker checks a low kick from Bolten.
Bolten wants to clinch up but Volker keeps it at a distance.
Volker throws an overhand right that lands on Bolten's shoulder, as Bolten tries to avoid the shot.
Bolten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volker looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolten is just out of range.
Bolten moves in looking to clinch but Volker pushes him off.
Volker swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolten.
Bolten is looking to clinch but Volker is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volker swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolten.
Good standup being displayed there by Volker as he connects with a hook.
Bolten is looking to clinch but Volker is avoiding it.
Bolten tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Volker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolten.
Bolten tries to clinch there but Volker circles away.
Bolten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolten blocks a leg kick.
Volker misses the shot to the body.
Bolten tries to clinch but Volker moves out of range.
Volker circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolten moves into range and clinches up with Volker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volker.
Bolten blocks a body shot from Volker.
Bolten blocks a body shot from Volker.
Bolten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bolten gets control of Volker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bolten will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volker looking to pass the guard.
Bolten has a closed guard, preventing Volker from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Volker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bolten has his foot on Volker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volker works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bolten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heinz Volker'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.
Bolten avoids the head kick by Volker.
Bolten tries to clinch but Volker is having none of it.
Bolten wants to clinch
and Volker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volker swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolten.
Volker clobbers Bolten with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bolten tries to clinch but Volker is having none of it.
Volker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolten lands a head kick that stumbles Volker and the fighters go to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolten wants to control from the top but Volker keeps moving.
Volker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolten controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bolten slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bolten wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Volker, who protects the arm well.
Bolten has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Volker is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bolten yanks on the arm and Volker is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bolten.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Bolten!
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Bolten thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elmer Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bu Laia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montgomery comes to the cage accompanied by Sunshine Highway. Laia has chosen Hawaii '78 by Brudda Iz as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Elmer Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bu Laia!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montgomery.
A punch combination from Laia misses.
Laia misses with an uppercut.
Montgomery takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Montgomery throws an overhand right that lands on Laia's shoulder, as Laia tries to avoid the shot.
Laia 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.
Laia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Laia connects with an inside leg kick.
Laia tries a head kick but it misses.
Laia looks to land a combination but Montgomery avoids it well.
Montgomery takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laia just misses with a punch to the body.
Laia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Montgomery.
Montgomery takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Montgomery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Laia is predictable there
enabling Montgomery to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Bu Laia has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery throws out a loose jab but Laia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Laia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montgomery throws the left hand but Laia avoids the punch easily.
Montgomery throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laia ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
Laia misses with a series of wild punches.
Laia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Montgomery counters with a stiff right hand.
Laia slips a straight right by Montgomery.
Nice sprawl there from Montgomery as Laia shoots in.
Nice uppercut lands for Montgomery. That snapped Laia's head back.
Laia closes the distance but Montgomery moves to the side
and Montgomery counters with a head kick. That will keep Laia thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Laia is rocked!
Elmer Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laia looks for a takedown but Montgomery sprawls well.
Laia is still on wobbly legs! Can Montgomery finish him?
Laia throws a jab but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Laia seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery throws a jab but it's blocked by Laia.
A swing and a miss from Laia.
Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Laia looks to land a body kick but Montgomery moved away.
Nice body punch from Montgomery.
Montgomery connects with a single shot there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a wild body shot.
Laia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Montgomery throws out a leg kick but Laia moves out of range and Montgomery only half commits.
Laia tries a head kick but it misses.
Montgomery changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laia misses with a hook. Montgomery ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Laia.
Some bone on bone action there as Montgomery checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Laia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Montgomery lands with a shot to the body.
Montgomery throws a leg kick
and Laia counters with a good low kick that Montgomery was not able to check.
Montgomery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laia.
An inside leg kick lands from Montgomery.
Laia looks gassed!
Montgomery throws a body kick that misses.
Laia is looking to score with low kicks.
Montgomery connects with a looping right hand.
Montgomery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Montgomery misses with a hook
and Laia counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laia's hands.
Laia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montgomery defends it nicely.
Elmer Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bu Laia.
Laia misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laia looks for a takedown but Montgomery sprawls well.
Montgomery lands a leg kick that knocks Laia off balance momentarily.
Montgomery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montgomery lands a nice hook to Laia's body. Laia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Montgomery.
Montgomery connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laia momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laia.
Montgomery tries to bum rush Laia with a series of wild strikes but Laia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montgomery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Montgomery's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montgomery scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laia doesn't seem bothered though.
Laia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laia slips a straight right by Montgomery.
Montgomery is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Montgomery lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laia at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmer Montgomery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bu Laia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Laia checks a low kick from Montgomery.
Laia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab by Laia.
Montgomery throws a sloppy head kick and Laia moves out of range easily.
Montgomery fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick from Laia misses
and Montgomery counters with a one-two to the body.
Montgomery takes a swing at Laia's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery moves out of range of the body kick from Laia.
Laia missing with a left hand there. Montgomery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montgomery is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice jab there from Laia.
Laia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montgomerys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Montgomery checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Montgomery.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laia looks to throw the jab but Montgomery is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laia.
Montgomery throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle, before Montgomery throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Laia's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Montgomery lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Elmer Montgomery!
A victorious Elmer Montgomery thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mogul Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson has chosen Indian War Song as his entrance music. Charles Manson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mogul Khan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mogul Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan leaves Manson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khan looks for a takedown but Manson sprawls well.
Manson 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.
Khan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Khan is looking for a kimura but Manson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khan to get the leverage.
Khan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Khan trying to pass the guard but Manson defending well.
Manson wants to improve his position but Khan is controlling well.
Manson is refusing to be controlled, as Khan sits in half guard.
Khan is working for a kimura but Manson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan wants to free his trapped foot but Manson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Khan throwing shots but Manson is blocking nicely.
Khan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan throwing shots but Manson is blocking nicely.
Khan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Khan.
Khan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Khan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khan is looking to take a break and control but Manson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khan is working for a submission of some sort.
Khan trying to control from half guard but Manson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson is defending against the submission attempts here by Khan.
Khan is working for a submission of some sort.
Khan trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khan is working away from the top position though.
Manson is defending against the submission attempts here by Khan.
Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Khan is stalling here. Manson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Khan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Manson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manson wants to control but Khan is keeping him busy.
Khan struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mogul Khan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khan swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manson.
A leg kick checked by Khan.
Khan throws a hook but Manson avoids it easily.
Manson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Manson keeping full guard, as Khan tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Manson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khan is one step ahead there.
Manson is looking to stand up but Khan isn't so interested in that idea.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mogul Khan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Manson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khan is defending well for now.
Khan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khan has Manson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Khan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Manson tumbling to the mat - Khan dives into Manson's guard.
Khan forces his way into half guard.
Manson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is working for a kimura but Manson is defending it quite comfortably.
Manson is trying to control but can't.
Manson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manson is refusing to be controlled, as Khan sits in half guard.
Khan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Khan is trying to control. Manson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mogul Khan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Manson moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Manson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Manson prevents the takedown attempt.
Khan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mogul Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manson stops a takedown attempt from Khan.
Khan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Manson leaning against his opponent.
Khan tries to pull guard but Manson holds him up against the cage and eventually Khan drops back down to his feet.
Manson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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.
Khan wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan is trying to drag Manson to the mat but Manson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mogul Khan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Manson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khan moves into the clinch.
Manson'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.
Manson stalling in the clinch but Khan improves position.
Khan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Manson decides to pull guard.
Manson wants to get back to his feet but Khan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Manson is controlling Khan's posture.
Manson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khan trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Manson is trying to control Khan's posture but Khan avoids it.
Khan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Manson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Khan trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson is trying to buck Khan off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Manson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Khan.
Khan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mogul Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lull in the action here as Khan stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson is looking to reverse the position.
Mogul Khan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khan moves into full mount!
Manson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Khan trying to control but Manson is having none of it.
Khan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Khan looking to control but Manson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mogul Khan just wasn't active enough.
Khan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manson's head.
Khan looks to throw a body kick
and Manson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Charles Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manson throws a low kick, looking for Khan's leg but Khan calmly moves out of range.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Manson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Khan takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Manson misses with a kick to the body.
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 Mogul Khan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mogul Khan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lostma Braincells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Addams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braincells kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BoneCrusher- Aint neva scared. Addams has chosen Addams Family Theme Song as his entrance music. Igor Addams 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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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lostma Braincells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Addams!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Addams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Addams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Braincells misses with a double jab.
Braincells misses the shot to the body.
Braincells jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Braincells.
Addams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Addams looks to land a combination but Braincells avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Addams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Addams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Braincells throws a hook but Addams blocks it.
Addams misses with the combination.
Addams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Braincells.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braincells throws a shot to the body.
Braincells is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Addams.
Addams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Braincells.
Braincells looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Addams is fending him off so far but Braincells persists. Nope, Addams circles away and we're back to standing.
Braincells rushes Addams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Braincells fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Braincells lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Addams or not.
A bit of stalling here from Braincells.
Braincells tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braincells lands an uppercut.
Addams is trying to force a seperation but Braincells has the dominant position.
Addams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Braincells has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Addams is trying to keep an underhook but Braincells manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Addams is trying to stand up here but Braincells is controlling him well.
Addams is not content to let Braincells control the position.
Braincells looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Braincells misses with a head shot. Addams uses the momentum to regain guard.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Braincells from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braincells missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Braincells throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Lostma Braincells wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Braincells keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, jab by Braincells - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Addams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Addams slips under a jab from Braincells.
Braincells connects with a jab.
Braincells waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Addams.
Braincells misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Braincells wants to clinch up but Addams keeps it at a distance.
Braincells smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Addams slips a jab from Braincells.
Addams misses with a takedown
and Braincells counters with a three punch combo that has Addams backing up. Addams nods at Braincells to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lostma Braincells dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Braincells throws an overhand right that lands on Addams's shoulder, as Addams tries to avoid the shot.
Braincells loads up on a big right hand but Addams slips the punch.
Braincells throws a shot from downtown. Addams moves away and avoids it.
Braincells cracks a nice hook into Addams's ribs.
Addams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Braincells avoids it really well and circles away.
Addams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Addams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Addams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Braincells counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Braincells rushes Addams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braincells misses with a hook to the ribs.
Braincells misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Braincells keeps control of Addams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Braincells throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Braincells.
Braincells slowing the pace effectively.
Braincells fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Braincells slows down the pace here.
Braincells fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Braincells lands an uppercut.
Addams being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Braincells misses with some punches.
Braincells lands with a right to the head.
Braincells prevents Addams from breaking the clinch.
Braincells lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braincells jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Addams walks away with a smile on his face. Braincells gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Addams tries to bum rush Braincells with a series of wild strikes but Braincells uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Addams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Braincells holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Braincells jumps into guard, dragging Addams to the mat.
Braincells 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.
Braincells is trying to control the position but Addams postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braincells looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Braincells escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Addams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braincells wants to sweep here but Addams controlling him for the moment.
Addams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Braincells working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Addams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Addams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Braincells doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Braincells has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Addams is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Braincells.
Braincells managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Addams.
Braincells is not content to let Addams control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Addams is working Braincells over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braincells manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Addams kicks Braincells off and gets back to his feet.
Addams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Braincells throws out the jab.
Braincells tries to clinch up.
Addams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Addams shoots in and drives through. Braincells sprawls well.
Lostma Braincells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Addams.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braincells bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Addams's head backwards.
A combination from Addams does no damage.
Addams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Braincells circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lostma Braincells dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Braincells avoids a punch combination nicely.
Braincells lands an overhand right.
Braincells throws a right and a left that both miss.
Braincells throws a shot from downtown. Addams moves away and avoids it.
Addams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Braincells swivels and escapes.
Addams tries for a takedown but Braincells sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Braincells lands a nice shot that snaps Addams's head back.
Addams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Braincells counters with a stiff right hand.
Addams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braincells.
Addams misses with a combination
and Braincells counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Braincells throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Addams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braincells was well out of range. Poor timing from Addams.
Braincells defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Addams.
Lostma Braincells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Addams.
Addams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Braincells waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Addams.
Braincells throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Addams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Braincells is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Braincells throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Addams's waist but Addams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braincells off to one side.
Addams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Addams looks to land a combination but Braincells avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braincells tests Addams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Braincells fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Igor Addams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Braincells slaps away a takedown attempt from Addams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Braincells throws out a loose jab but Addams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Igor Addams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Addams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Addams fails with the takedown.
Addams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braincells swings for the body but Addams moves out of range.
Braincells looks to land a right hand but Addams moved out of range.
Braincells shoots in looking for a takedown. Addams tries to sprawl out of it but Braincells keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Addams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lostma Braincells is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Braincells lands a head shot.
Braincells gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Braincells stalling in the clinch.
Braincells changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Addams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braincells keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Addams moves out of range as Braincells strikes.
Braincells takes the fight into the clinch.
Addams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Braincells manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Addams scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lostma Braincells showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Braincells 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lostma Braincells!
An out of breath Lostma Braincells thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldi Rolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Villi Kotobalavu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotobalavu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Another Body Murdered" by Faith No more & Boo-Yaa Tribe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronaldi Rolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Villi Kotobalavu!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kotobalavu is looking to slow Rolf down with leg kicks.
Kotobalavu lands a leg kick that knocks Rolf off balance momentarily.
Rolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kotobalavu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kotobalavu thows a body shot but no joy.
Kotobalavu throws a good cross that connects.
Rolf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rolf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kotobalavu scores with a punch to the head.
Rolf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rolf misses with a double jab.
Rolf tries to clinch but Kotobalavu is having none of it.
Kotobalavu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rolf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kotobalavu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rolf. Rolf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kotobalavu shoots in looking for a takedown but Rolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kotobalavu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kotobalavu keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotobalavu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kotobalavu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kotobalavu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rolf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rolf slips a jab from Kotobalavu.
Rolf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rolf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Kotobalavu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from Kotobalavu.
Rolf wants to clinch.
Kotobalavu keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf has closed the distance and engaged Kotobalavu in a clinch.
The referee calls for Kotobalavu to work.
Kotobalavu tries for a takedown but Rolf manages to get underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kotobalavu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rolf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolf checks a low kick from Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu moves out of range as Rolf throws a body kick.
Rolf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Kotobalavu misses.
Kotobalavu scores with a sloppy right hand. Rolf should have avoided that one.
Rolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rolf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kotobalavu is out of range and Rolf settles back down.
Rolf misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf clinches up against the cage.
Kotobalavu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kotobalavu tries to stall but Rolf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rolf misses with a knee strike.
Kotobalavu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kotobalavu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rolf misses with a knee strike.
Kotobalavu tries to work over Rolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Rolf.
Kotobalavu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Kotobalavu stalling against the cage.
Kotobalavu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kotobalavu working aggressively here.
Rolf lands a knee to the body.
Kotobalavu lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu tries to pull guard but Rolf forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ronaldi Rolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Villi Kotobalavu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rolf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kotobalavu's brow.
Kotobalavu wants to stall.
Rolf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kotobalavu avoids it.
Kotobalavu avoiding damage as Rolf throws knees to the body.
Kotobalavu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rolf prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rolf.
Kotobalavu swings wildly with an uppercut but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kotobalavu is defending well for now.
Kotobalavu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kotobalavu has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
Kotobalavu trying to stall but Rolf improves his position.
Kotobalavu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rolf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ronaldi Rolf will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rolf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolf scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kotobalavu shoots in for a takedown but Rolf shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kotobalavu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kotobalavu tries to clinch up but Rolf circles away and keeps his distance.
Rolf throws a head kick that Kotobalavu semi-blocks.
Rolf misses with a head kick.
Rolf lands with a right hand.
Kotobalavu tries to land a leg kick but Rolf saw it coming and moves away.
Rolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kotobalavu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick which misses Rolf's front leg but catches the back leg as Rolf tries to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Kotobalavu. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf moves out of range of the leg kick from Kotobalavu.
Ronaldi Rolf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rolf doesn't manage to clinch there - Kotobalavu circles away.
Ronaldi Rolf is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Kotobalavu there.
Rolf tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Kotobalavu misses.
Rolf works Kotobalavu's body with a nice hook.
Rolf cracks a nice hook into Kotobalavu's ribs.
Kotobalavu misses with a hook.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rolf lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kotobalavu will feel that in the morning.
Kotobalavu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rolf tries to land a body kick
and Kotobalavu counters with a good low kick that Rolf was not able to check.
A combination from Rolf does no damage.
Kotobalavu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu shoots in looking for a takedown. Rolf tries to sprawl out of it but Kotobalavu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rolf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rolf darts in trying to clinch
and Kotobalavu counters with a thumping low kick.
Kotobalavu misses with a straight right.
Kotobalavu blocks the body kick.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kotobalavu throws out the jab.
Rolf fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kotobalavu connects with an inside leg kick.
Rolf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kotobalavu lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rolf is out of range.
Kotobalavu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rolf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolf isn't going anywhere.
Rolf is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rolf will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kotobalavu landing a few strikes.
Kotobalavu is looking to take a break and control but Rolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kotobalavu taking a break here but Rolf is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rolf trying to hold on to Kotobalavu's head to control him but Kotobalavu postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Villi Kotobalavu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kotobalavu shoots in for a takedown but Rolf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kotobalavu throws a hook to the side of Rolf's head but Rolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rolf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kotobalavu lands a high kick!
Rolf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rolf has his takedown stuffed
and Kotobalavu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rolf has momentary wrist control but Kotobalavu slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf keeping moving, preventing Kotobalavu from controlling successfully.
Rolf has Kotobalavu pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotobalavu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kotobalavu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rolf wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kotobalavu is now in half guard.
Rolf is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kotobalavu lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf tries to get to full guard but Kotobalavu has control of the leg.
Kotobalavu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolf keeps working.
Kotobalavu works his way into side control.
Villi Kotobalavu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rolf struggling a bit here.
Rolf is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kotobalavu is stalling in the full guard.
Kotobalavu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolf is on top in guard.
Kotobalavu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rolf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kotobalavu landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rolf slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rolf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kotobalavu.
Rolf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotobalavu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolf scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Villi Kotobalavu.
I think Kotobalavu 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Villi Kotobalavu!
Villi Kotobalavu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Supersize Me for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sho Kazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Kirshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazuki comes to the cage accompanied by Effects of Hiroshima. Thomas Kirshaw is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sho Kazuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Kirshaw!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuki takes a swing at Kirshaw's ribcage but misses.
Kirshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazuki.
Kazuki walks into a straight right hand from Kirshaw.
Kirshaw misses with a low kick.
Kirshaw tries to bum rush Kazuki with a series of wild strikes but Kazuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirshaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kazuki.
Kazuki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirshaw misses with a combination
and Kazuki counters with a nice body shot.
Kazuki dips to his left and cracks Kirshaw with an uppercut!
Kirshaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kazuki throws a hook but Kirshaw avoids it easily.
Kirshaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Kazuki throws a hook to the side of Kirshaw's head but Kirshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kazuki throws the left hand but Kirshaw avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Kirshaw checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kazuki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kirshaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuki scores with a one two! Kirshaw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kazuki thows a body shot but no joy.
Kazuki defending well as Kirshaw loads up on a big left hand.
Kirshaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kirshaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kazuki has time to react.
Kazuki throws a right hand that Kirshaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirshaw also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kirshaw.
Kazuki scores with the left hand. Kirshaw knows he should have avoided that one.
Decent striking displayed by Kazuki there.
Kazuki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kirshaw misses the jab.
Kirshaw throws a hook but Kazuki blocks it.
Kazuki lands a really nice looking cross but Kirshaw seems unphased.
Kirshaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kazuki misses the shot to the body.
Kazuki tried to score with a low kick but Kirshaw checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Kirshaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kirshaw scores with a punch to the head.
Kirshaw swings for the body but Kazuki moves out of range.
Kazuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirshaw moves away.
Kirshaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kazuki slips under a jab from Kirshaw.
Kazuki takes a swing at Kirshaw's ribcage but misses.
Kazuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirshaw.
Kazuki avoids the head kick by Kirshaw.
Kazuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kazuki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kazuki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kirshaw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kirshaw avoids a kick to the body.
Kazuki tries to land a leg kick but Kirshaw saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw throws a hook but Kazuki blocks it.
Kirshaw lands a really nice looking cross but Kazuki seems unphased.
Kirshaw throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kirshaw throws a leg kick but Kazuki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kirshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kazuki.
Kazuki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kazuki misses with a straight left.
Kazuki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kirshaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kazuki scrambles back to his feet.
Kazuki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kirshaw's sensitive parts.
Kazuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Kirshaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kazuki, as that shot connected.
Kirshaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kirshaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirshaw 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazuki misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirshaw.
Kazuki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kirshaw looks to land a right hand but Kazuki moved out of range.
Kirshaw throws the left hand but Kazuki avoids the punch easily.
Kirshaw looks to land a right hand but Kazuki moved out of range.
Kazuki ducks right into an uppercut from Kirshaw.
Kazuki misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kazuki. That snapped Kirshaw's head back.
Kirshaw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kazuki's calf.
Kirshaw misses with a body shot.
Kazuki looks to throw the jab but Kirshaw is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kazuki misses with a low kick.
Kirshaw lands a nice hook to Kazuki's body. Kazuki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kirshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazuki is just out of range.
Kazuki lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Kirshaw dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kazuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kazuki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas Kirshaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kazuki defending well as Kirshaw loads up on a big left hand.
Kazuki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kirshaw loads up on a big right hand but Kazuki slips the punch.
Kazuki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kirshaw will feel that in the morning.
Kazuki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Kirshaw.
Kazuki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kazuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirshaw.
Kirshaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirshaw misses with a head kick.
Kazuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirshaw.
Kirshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazuki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kirshaw's calf.
Kirshaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirshaw thows a body shot but no joy.
Kazuki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kazuki thumps Kirshaw with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirshaw. Kazuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kazuki.
Kazuki wants to land a leg kick but Kirshaw is out of range.
Kazuki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kirshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazuki is just out of range.
Kazuki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kazuki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kazuki.
Kirshaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kazuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirshaw is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Kirshaw.
Kirshaw connects with an inside leg kick.
Kirshaw motions for Kazuki to come forward. Kirshaw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirshaw throws a body punch but Kazuki moves out of range.
Kazuki throws out a loose jab but Kirshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazuki lands a jab to Kirshaw's midsection.
Kirshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazuki looks to land a right hand but Kirshaw moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Kirshaw blocks the leg kick.
Kirshaw walks into a stiff left hand from Kazuki.
Kirshaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kazuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirshaw tries to land a leg kick but Kazuki saw it coming and moves away.
Kirshaw throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kazuki to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazuki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kirshaw motions for Kazuki to come forward. Kirshaw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Kazuki as he checks the leg kick.
Kirshaw blocks a low kick nicely.
Kirshaw takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kazuki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kirshaw's head.
Kirshaw digs a good hook to Kazuki's body.
Kirshaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kazuki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kirshaw lands a nice hook to Kazuki's body. Kazuki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kirshaw slips a jab from Kazuki.
Kazuki blocks a head kick by Kirshaw.
Kazuki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirshaw misses with a leg kick.
Kazuki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kazuki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kazuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kirshaw misses its intended target.
Kazuki dodges the punch combination from Kirshaw.
Kazuki looks to throw the jab but Kirshaw is out of range.
Kirshaw misses with a few strikes there.
Kirshaw connects with a leg kick. Kazuki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Kirshaw misses.
Kirshaw checks a leg kick.
Kazuki lands a really nice looking cross but Kirshaw seems unphased.
Kirshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirshaw misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirshaw avoids the body shot from Kazuki.
Kirshaw scores with a body shot.
Kirshaw looks to land a right hand but Kazuki moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sho Kazuki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A lazy left from Kirshaw finds it's target.
Kazuki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kirshaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kirshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirshaw throws a shot from downtown. Kazuki moves away and avoids it.
Kirshaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kazuki. That did some damage!
Kazuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirshaw.
Kazuki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazuki throws a leg kick but Kirshaw sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kirshaw tries to land a body kick
and Kazuki counters with a series of strikes. Kirshaw will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kirshaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kirshaw throws the left hand but Kazuki avoids the punch easily.
Kirshaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kirshaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kazuki connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kirshaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirshaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kirshaw throws a big shot that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kazuki!
Kirshaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirshaw tries to score with a low kick but Kazuki moves his leg out of the way.
Kirshaw swings for the body but Kazuki moves out of range.
Kazuki scores with a hook to the body. Kirshaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kazuki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazuki connects with a body shot.
Kirshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirshaw.
Kirshaw throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kazuki misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Kirshaw misses.
Kazuki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kirshaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki misses the shot to the body.
Kazuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirshaw.
Kazuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirshaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kazuki.
Kazuki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kazuki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kirshaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kirshaw checks a leg kick.
Kirshaw blocks a jab.
Kazuki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirshaw manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Kazuki.
Kazuki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kirshaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kazuki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kazuki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kirshaw checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kirshaw misses with a low kick.
Kazuki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kirshaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kazuki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kazuki tries a low kick but Kirshaw avoids it.
Kazuki throws a looping overhand right but Kirshaw ducks down to avoid it.
Kirshaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kirshaw thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Kazuki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kirshaw throws the left hand but Kazuki avoids the punch easily.
Kazuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirshaw is just out of range.
Kirshaw walks into a straight right hand from Kazuki.
Kirshaw jabs Kazuki right on the nose. Kazuki blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kirshaw misses its intended target.
Kazuki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kirshaw throws a wild body kick that Kazuki sees coming a mile off.
Kirshaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kazuki counters with an outside leg kick.
Kazuki thows a leg kick but Kirshaw checks it
and Kirshaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kazuki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kirshaw is out of range and Kazuki settles back down.
Kazuki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazuki. Kirshaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazuki throws an overhand right that lands on Kirshaw's shoulder, as Kirshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Kirshaw throws a low kick, looking for Kazuki's leg but Kazuki calmly moves out of range.
Kirshaw looks to land a left hand but Kazuki moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazuki throws a sloppy head kick and Kirshaw moves out of range easily.
Kazuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kazuki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Kazuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kazuki 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Kazuki!
Sho Kazuki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Package (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Package's entrance music is Wait -- Earshot. A fine choice. Scott is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bang - By Barry Scott. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Package!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Barry Scott!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott misses with a jab to the body
and Package counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Package lands a slapping body shot.
Good shot there by Scott.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scott.
Scott throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Scott tries to score with some ground and pound. Package controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Scott tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Package sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Scott is keen to just control but Package is a slippery customer.
Scott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Package looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Package is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Package is concentrating on defense, preventing Scott from advancing position.
Scott drops an elbow to the side of Package's head.
Scott trying to control the pace.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Package keeps working.
Package moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Package.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Package is on top in guard.
Package stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Scott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Package manages to get himself to full guard.
Package managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott won't allow Package to get back to his feet.
Package keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Package tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott throws a strike but Package rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Package doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Package manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Package doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Package manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Package controls the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Package has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Scott 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.
Scott avoids the head kick by Package.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott misses with a lunging right hand
and Package counters with a nice leg kick.
Package jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Package misses the shot to the body.
Scott scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The strikes coming from Scott are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Package tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Package is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott in the domination position with Package hanging on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Package rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Scott's guard! Nice work there by Package!
Barry Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott has his foot on Package's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Package works his way back into a safe position though.
Package wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Package postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Package manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott won't allow Package to get back to his feet.
Scott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Scott stops Package from standing up.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Package is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott lands a couple of elbows.
Scott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scott stops Package from standing up.
Package keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Package 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Scott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Package works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Package will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
Scott throwing strikes from guard but Package blocks nicely.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Package is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Package utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Package is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott won't allow Package to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Package is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Package keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Package working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Scott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Scott landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Package misses with a wild body shot.
Scott tries to clinch up.
Scott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Package.
A swing and a miss from Package.
Scott slips under a jab.
Package feints and then cracks Scott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scott down.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Package misses with an uppercut
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Package scores with a four punch combination!
Scott misses with an uppercut. Package saw that one coming.
Package lands a lovely overhand right.
Scott slips a straight right by Package.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Package shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Package has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scott.
Package misses with a leg kick.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Package.
A big right from Package misses.
Jack Package seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Package throws a leg kick
and Scott counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scott.
Scott tries a body shot but Package blocks it.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Package working hard to break the clinch.
Scott stalling the fight.
Scott lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a punch to the body.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Package controls the action.
Scott is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scott works on Package's body with a couple of short punches.
Scott tries a body shot but Package blocks it.
Scott has a couple of punches blocked by Package.
A short left from Scott.
Scott leaning against his opponent.
Scott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries a body shot but Package blocks it.
Package blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Package's efforts to push away.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Package avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage.
A short left from Scott.
Package manages to break the clinch.
Package throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
Package fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Package lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Package.
Scott moves out of range as Package strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Package defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott fakes the leg kick and cracks Package in the body.
Package misses the shot to the body.
Package swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Package throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Package fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Jack Package is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott takes a swing at Package's ribcage but misses.
Package keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Package does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Package.
Scott lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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.
A combination from Package does no damage.
Scott is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Package tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scott is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Barry Scott just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Scott drives through with a takedown into Package's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Scott won't allow Package to get back to his feet.
Package working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Scott slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Scott working the ground and pound from side control.
Package manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Scott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Package wants to get back to full guard.
Scott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Package's head.
Scott takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Package is looking to improve his position.
Scott looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Package with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Scott thows a huge punch but Package dodges it nicely.
Scott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Package is positioning himself well to prevent Scott advancing to mount.
Scott is looking to stall here but Package recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Package is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
Package is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Package throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Package seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Package prevents Scott from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Package missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Package pulls his head out easily.
Scott trying to control but Package postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Package not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Scott dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Package misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Package looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scott is fending him off so far but Package persists. Nope, Scott circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Package.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scott darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Package throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
Scott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Package dodges the punch combination from Scott.
Scott moves out of range as Package strikes.
Scott dives in and grabs Package's left leg, looking for a takedown. Package pushes down on Scott's head and hops out.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Package lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Scott has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scott and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Package uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Package slips under a jab.
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Package moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scott is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Package.
Package with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Package slips a straight right by Scott.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Package was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Package cracks Scott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scott rushes Package and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Package looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Package.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Package is looking to break free of the clinch but Scott has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Package looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Package's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Package escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Package moved out of range nicely.
Package walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Package tried to score with a low kick but Scott checks it.
Package lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scott works Package's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Package.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Package manages to avoid it.
Barry Scott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Package misses with a leg kick.
Package lands with a nice combination. Scott backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Package misses with a leg kick
and Scott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Package thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Package displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Package misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Package misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Jack Package has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Package sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jack Package has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Scott.
Scott steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Package. That one must have hurt.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Package circles away.
Scott connects with a body shot that sends Package's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Package misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A cross from Scott lands.
Package displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott blocks the body kick.
Package pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scott is out of range and Package settles back down.
Scott blocks the body kick.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice cross by Scott.
Package ducks right into an uppercut from Scott.
Package throws a right and a left that both miss.
Package looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Package comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Package.
Package misses with a straight right.
Scott lands with a straight right. Package didn't see that one coming.
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 Jack Package.
I think Scott 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Scott! Barry Scott retains his lightweight title!
Barry Scott managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Canadian Fighter Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie O Grady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Grady comes to the cage accompanied by (no) Self Esteem. Starks has chosen Bring Da Ruckus as his entrance music. Richie O Grady could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Starks's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richie O Grady!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Starks!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Grady fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Grady fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as O Grady checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Starks.
O Grady lands a slapping body shot.
O Grady shoots in but no luck this time.
O Grady has taken the fight to the clinch.
O Grady is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Grady with an attempt at a knee that misses.
O Grady gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Tony Starks has been cut.
A knee to the head by O Grady.
Starks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
O Grady keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Starks's efforts to push away.
Starks wants to break free but O Grady has control.
Starks takes a knee right on the jaw!
O Grady throws a knee to the head but misses.
O Grady lands a knee to the head.
Starks looks gassed!
O Grady tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Grady connects with a nasty looking knee right to Starks's face.
Starks digs a right hand into O Grady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Grady's gas tank.
O Grady misses with a knee strike.
O Grady looking to throw knees to the head but Starks is blocking nicely.
Starks cracks O Grady with a nice body shot.
O Grady is defending well against a takedown attempt.
O Grady looking to throw knees to the head but Starks is blocking nicely.
O Grady with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Starks takes an elbow to the temple.
Starks struggles to land a body shot inside as O Grady controls his hands.
Starks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Grady's elbow.
Starks wants to break free but O Grady has control.
Starks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Grady with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Starks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starks avoids the body shot from O Grady.
O Grady fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richie O Grady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks misses with a looping right.
O Grady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starks.
Starks throws a looping overhand right but O Grady ducks down to avoid it.
O Grady checks a leg kick.
O Grady tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Starks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Starks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
O Grady pushes Starks away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Starks gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
O Grady sneaks out the side door and pushes Starks away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Grady looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Grady tries to clinch up.
O Grady shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie O Grady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Grady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Starks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Grady tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Starks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Grady throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Starks's waist but Starks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Grady off to one side.
Starks dips to his left and cracks O Grady with an uppercut!
Starks throws a body punch but O Grady moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Starks, as that shot connected.
Starks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Starks misses.
O Grady takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Grady takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Starks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Starks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Grady counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by O Grady.
Starks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Grady fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Starks, right into the meat.
O Grady tries to clinch
and Starks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Starks catches O Grady with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Starks scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Grady wants to clinch
and Starks counters with a two punch combo.
O Grady tries to clinch but Starks is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Starks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Starks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Starks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Grady dives in and grabs Starks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Starks pushes down on O Grady's head and hops out.
O Grady shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Starks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Starks misses the jab.
O Grady tries to close the distance and clinch but Starks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Starks keeps the fight on the outside.
O Grady wants to clinch up but Starks keeps it at a distance.
O Grady fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Grady closes the distance and clinches up with Starks, looking for a takedown. O Grady pushes Starks against the cage but Starks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie O Grady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Grady looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Starks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Grady sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Grady clinches up against the cage.
O Grady misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Starks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Starks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O Grady has him pressed against the cage.
Starks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Grady fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tony Starks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Grady fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Starks avoids it really well and circles away.
A left lands for Starks.
Starks just misses with a punch to the body.
Starks connects with a jab.
Starks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Grady manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Grady shoots in and drives through. Starks sprawls well.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for O Grady. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Starks throws a hook but O Grady avoids it easily.
Starks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming O Grady to the mat! O Grady manages to get full guard.
O Grady wants to stand up but Starks is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starks lands a couple of elbows.
Starks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Starks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
O Grady has his feet on Starks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Starks throws a series of punches but O Grady moves out of range.
Starks misses with a wild combination.
O Grady tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Starks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Grady is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks looks to land a right hand but O Grady moved out of range.
Starks leaves O Grady with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Grady tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Starks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Grady moves in looking to clinch but Starks pushes him off.
O Grady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Starks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Starks shoots in and gets a takedown into O Grady's guard.
O Grady working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Starks.
O Grady is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Grady is keeping the position for now.
O Grady preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Starks is looking to work some ground and pound but O Grady has wrist control.
Starks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
O Grady is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Starks is controlling him.
Starks throws a big right hand that misses.
Starks landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Grady working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Starks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starks throws a strike but O Grady rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Starks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Starks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Starks'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.
Starks takes a swing at O Grady's ribcage but misses.
O Grady wants to clinch.
O Grady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Starks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Grady shoots in but no luck this time.
O Grady fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Grady walks into a left hand.
O Grady fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Grady shoots in looking for a takedown but Starks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O Grady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Starks stuffs the takedown attempt from O Grady. O Grady gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie O Grady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks looks to land a combination. O Grady sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Starks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A low kick from O Grady misses
and Starks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Grady slips under a jab.
O Grady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Starks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Grady somewhat.
O Grady looks to clinch
and Starks counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Starks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into O Grady's guard.
O Grady wants to stand but Starks is controlling the position.
Starks postures up in O Grady's guard and throws a big left but O Grady blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Grady wants to stand but Starks is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks lands a couple of elbows.
Starks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
O Grady avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O Grady is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Starks is looking to work some ground and pound but O Grady has wrist control.
Tony Starks has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Grady kicks Starks off and gets to his feet.
Starks gets tackled into the cage by O Grady. O Grady maintains the clinch.
Starks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Grady's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Starks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Grady just misses with a elbow thrown towards Starks's brow.
Starks manages to break the clinch.
O Grady uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Starks.
Starks lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Grady.
O Grady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Starks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Grady doesn't manage to clinch there - Starks circles away.
Starks stuffs the takedown.
Starks stuns O Grady with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
O Grady tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Starks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
O Grady fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Grady misses with a wild body shot.
O Grady tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Starks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Grady uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Starks.
Starks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Grady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starks was well out of range. Poor timing from O Grady.
Starks stalks O Grady and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into O Grady's face. O Grady staggers backwards, shaken.
Starks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Starks dips to his left and cracks O Grady with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Grady fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Starks, pushing him back against the cage.
Starks breaks the clinch.
Starks lands a glancing blow to the side of O Grady's head.
O Grady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Starks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Starks's corner calls for a 1-2. Starks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Grady moves in looking to clinch but Starks pushes him off.
O Grady's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Starks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O Grady scrambles back to his feet.
O Grady tries to clinch but Starks is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Starks really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Starks's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A shot to the body from O Grady misses
and Starks counters with an inside leg kick.
O Grady darts in trying to clinch
and Starks counters with a nice uppercut.
O Grady slips a straight right by Starks.
Starks misses with a low kick.
O Grady tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Starks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Grady misses with a takedown attempt - Starks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Grady has a takedown stuffed.
Starks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Grady.
Starks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Grady fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Grady tries for a takedown but Starks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie O Grady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Grady slips under a jab from Starks.
O Grady throws a body punch but Starks moves out of range.
O Grady is looking to wear down Starks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
O Grady takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Grady looks for a takedown but Starks sprawls well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
O Grady throws a sloppy body shot
and Starks counters with a nice leg kick.
Starks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Starks keeps the fight on the outside.
Starks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Starks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
O Grady slips a jab and a cross from Starks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Grady works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Starks misses with a straight left.
Starks throws a lazy right hand but O Grady sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Starks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Grady closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Grady tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Starks tries to work over O Grady's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Starks.
Starks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Starks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice body punch from Starks - that landed with a thud.
Starks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starks throws a jab but it's blocked by O Grady.
Starks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Grady looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Grady closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Starks tries to stall but O Grady uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
O Grady comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Starks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Grady just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Starks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
O Grady tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tony Starks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
O Grady lands a knee to the head.
Starks goes for a takedown in the clinch but O Grady prevents it.
Knees to the body from O Grady.
Starks working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, O Grady scores with a nice short uppercut.
Starks is looking to break free of the clinch but O Grady has double underhooks.
O Grady lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
O Grady unloads a knee to the mid-section. Starks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Grady comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
O Grady landing knees to the head.
O Grady with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for O Grady.
O Grady lands a knee to the head.
Starks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. O Grady gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Starks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Starks goes for a takedown attempt but O Grady pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
O Grady shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Starks as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Grady fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Grady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starks was well out of range. Poor timing from O Grady.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tony Starks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tony Starks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
O Grady fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
O Grady tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Starks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Grady gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Grady misses with a knee to the head.
O Grady looking to throw knees to the head but Starks is blocking nicely.
Starks tries for a takedown but O Grady manages to get underhooks.
Starks has had enough of the clinch but O Grady keeps him there for the moment.
O Grady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Grady lands a nice elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Grady.
O Grady with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Starks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Starks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Starks wants to get back to striking at distance but O Grady won't allow it.
Starks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Starks is trying to push O Grady away but O Grady has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Starks is trying to break the clinch but O Grady is controlling him.
O Grady lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starks backwards.
That has opened up Tony Starks's cut even more.
Starks fails to pull guard.
O Grady throws a knee to the head but misses.
O Grady misses with a knee strike.
O Grady comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
O Grady scores with a nice hook to the head.
The cut above Tony Starks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Starks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O Grady has him pressed against the cage.
O Grady looking to throw knees to the head but Starks is blocking nicely.
Starks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
O Grady is looking to stand up but Starks isn't so interested in that idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks works over O Grady with some ground and pound from guard.
Starks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
O Grady wants to stand and escape but Starks is having none of it.
Starks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O Grady wants to get back to his feet but Starks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Starks lands a couple of digs.
Starks prevents O Grady from getting back to his feet.
O Grady utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Starks postures up and lands a big shot to O Grady's brow.
Starks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks stands up over O Grady, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Starks is looking to work some ground and pound but O Grady has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starks with a flurry of punches that miss.
O Grady is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O Grady has momentary wrist control but Starks slips an elbow through the middle.
Starks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Starks landing with the ground and pound.
O Grady is wriggling around but Starks manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Starks thows a huge punch but O Grady dodges it nicely.
Starks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Grady's head.
O Grady keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Starks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
O Grady tries to kick Starks off but Starks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Starks throws a strike but O Grady avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Starks stops O Grady from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Grady utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richie O Grady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Starks slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Starks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Starks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Starks 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Starks!
Tony Starks is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kha Ri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ri comes to the cage accompanied by . Sullivan IV has chosen Seven Deadly Sins as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kha Ri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan IV lands an overhand right.
Sullivan IV is looking to slow Ri down with leg kicks.
Sullivan IV plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ri swinging wildly here.
Sullivan IV misses with a body shot.
Ri moves out of range as Sullivan IV throws a body kick.
Sullivan IV looks to land a right hand but Ri moved out of range.
Ri throws a solid leg kick but Sullivan IV takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ri.
Ri staying out of range there.
Ri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sullivan IV.
Ri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV is out of range.
Ri takes one to the chin there.
Sullivan IV scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan IV connects with a solid leg kick.
Ri looks to land a body kick but Sullivan IV moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan IV avoids a kick to the body.
Sullivan IV lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sullivan IV attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ri lands a leg kick that knocks Sullivan IV off balance momentarily.
Sullivan IV connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Sullivan IV lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ri doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV works the jab nicely.
Sullivan IV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Sullivan IV throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ri counters with a body kick that stops Sullivan IV in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sullivan IV misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Sullivan IV misses.
Sullivan IV lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sullivan IV on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sullivan IV throws a push kick but Ri slaps the foot to one side.
Ri scoring well with a low kick there.
Ri throws a leg kick
and Sullivan IV counters with a nice uppercut.
Ri misses with a body shot.
Sullivan IV takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sullivan IV loads up on a big right hand but Ri slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ri counters with an inside leg kick.
Ri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
John L Sullivan IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan IV finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ri moves out of range of the strikes.
Ri misses with an uppercut.
Ri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sullivan IV fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sullivan IV chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ri can pounce on him.
Ri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like John L Sullivan IV has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan IV throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ri throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan IV moves away and avoids it.
Ri moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan IV pushes him off.
Ri is looking to slow Sullivan IV down with leg kicks.
Sullivan IV misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sullivan IV looks gassed!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan IV. Ri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan IV is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slow jab from Ri misses its intended target.
Ri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ri.
Ri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sullivan IV. That did some damage!
Sullivan IV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ri moves away.
Sullivan IV ducks under a wild hook from Ri.
Sullivan IV takes a swing at Ri's ribcage but misses.
Ri throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan IV's shoulder, as Sullivan IV tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ri scores with a body shot.
Sullivan IV misses with a right hand
and Ri counters with a good, hard body kick but Sullivan IV shrugs it off.
Ri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan IV manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kha Ri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ri throws a leg kick which misses Sullivan IV's front leg but catches the back leg as Sullivan IV tries to avoid it.
Ri lands a front kick.
Ri is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sullivan IV's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ri throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sullivan IV checks a leg kick.
Sullivan IV takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ri is looking to wear down Sullivan IV with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ri throws a body kick that misses.
Sullivan IV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ri.
Ri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ri, right into the meat.
Ri takes a swing at Sullivan IV's ribcage but misses.
Sullivan IV's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sullivan IV is breathing heavily.
Sullivan IV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ri manages to avoid it.
Ri looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan IV is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ri jabs Sullivan IV to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ri avoids the body shot from Sullivan IV.
A telegraphed right hand from Sullivan IV misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ri.
Ri cracks Sullivan IV with a good jab.
Ri thuds his right hand into Sullivan IV's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kha Ri is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ri lands a nice hook to Sullivan IV's body. Sullivan IV takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ri lands a body shot.
Ri lands with a good body shot.
Ri misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan IV 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.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sullivan IV might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ri has got the better of the exchanges.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ri misses the shot to the body.
Ri throws a solid leg kick but Sullivan IV takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ri.
Sullivan IV walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ri.
Sullivan IV takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan IV moves away.
Sullivan IV throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ri lands with a good body shot.
Ri looks for the body kick but Sullivan IV saw that one coming.
Ri lands a high kick!
That has opened up John L Sullivan IV's cut even more.
Ri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ri lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sullivan IV will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ri misses with a body shot.
Ri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sullivan IV's hands.
Ri is looking to score with low kicks.
Ri stuns Sullivan IV with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ri misses with a kick to the body.
Ri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan IV can do to turn this around?
Ri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sullivan IV has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ri throws a body punch but Sullivan IV moves out of range.
Ri lands with an uppercut that bounces Sullivan IV off the cage and back into range.
Ri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sullivan IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ri throws a lazy body kick
and Sullivan IV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan IV blocks the body kick.
Sullivan IV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ri counters with a thumping low kick.
Sullivan IV throws a low kick but Ri avoids it.
Ri feints and then cracks Sullivan IV's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sullivan IV down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ri.
Sullivan IV has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ri.
Ri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sullivan IV.
Ri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan IV.
Ri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan IV checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sullivan IV avoids a kick to the body.
Ri misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kha Ri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ri looks to land a body kick but Sullivan IV moved away.
Sullivan IV ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ri scoring well with a low kick there.
Ri misses with a double jab.
Ri thows a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan IV connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sullivan IV misses with a hook.
Ri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ri tries to land a leg kick but Sullivan IV saw it coming and moves away.
Ri scores with a nice body kick.
Ri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ri.
Sullivan IV takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ri scores with a sloppy right hand. Sullivan IV should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ri misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice jab there from Sullivan IV.
Ri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sullivan IV fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sullivan IV connects with an inside leg kick.
Ri just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan IV avoids the body shot from Ri.
Sullivan IV looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ri slips under a jab.
Sullivan IV throws a body punch but Ri moves out of range.
Ri tries to land a leg kick but Sullivan IV saw it coming and moves away.
Sullivan IV misses with a left hand
and Ri counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sullivan IV wants to slow Ri down by chopping away at his legs.
Ri throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sullivan IV pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ri scores with a push kick.
Sullivan IV throws a jab when Ri was well out of range.
Sullivan IV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ri.
A big right from Sullivan IV misses.
Sullivan IV avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan IV just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Sullivan IV blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheers as Sullivan IV lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ri doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ri throws a wild body kick that Sullivan IV sees coming a mile off.
Ri tries to clinch up.
Ri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sullivan IV has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan IV throws a push kick but Ri slaps the foot to one side.
Ri throws a head kick that misses.
Ri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sullivan IV is looking to score with low kicks.
Sullivan IV misses with a hook. Ri ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ri throws out a leg kick but Sullivan IV moves out of range and Ri only half commits.
Sullivan IV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ri.
Ri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ri bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ri defending well as Sullivan IV loads up on a big left hand.
Sullivan IV swings for the body but Ri moves out of range.
Sullivan IV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ri manages to avoid it.
Sullivan IV blocks a leg kick.
Ri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ri avoids the body shot from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ri.
Sullivan IV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ri momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kha Ri clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sullivan IV throws out the jab.
Ri misses with a double jab.
Sullivan IV connects with a looping right hand.
Ri jabs Sullivan IV to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sullivan IV takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ri scores with a body shot.
Sullivan IV avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ri, right into the meat.
Sullivan IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ri.
Sullivan IV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan IV cracks Ri with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Ri is predictable there
and Sullivan IV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sullivan IV walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ri misses with a kick to the body.
Ri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sullivan IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan IV takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sullivan IV checks a leg kick.
Sullivan IV avoids the body shot from Ri.
Sullivan IV cracks Ri with an open hand slap.
Sullivan IV looks to land a left hand but Ri moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sullivan IV misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan IV walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ri.
Sullivan IV misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan IV throws an overhand right that lands on Ri's shoulder, as Ri tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan IV throws the left hand but Ri avoids the punch easily.
Sullivan IV looks to throw a body kick
and Ri counters with an inside leg kick.
Sullivan IV is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ri throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV checks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sullivan IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Ri is just out of range.
Sullivan IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Ri is just out of range.
Ri tries to land a front kick but Sullivan IV steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sullivan IV moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV misses with a body kick.
Ri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ri has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ri.
Ri is trying to break free.
Ri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ri trying to stall but Sullivan IV improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Ri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sullivan IV lands a left hand.
Sullivan IV lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sullivan IV is trying to stall.
Ri lands an uppercut.
Ri struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan IV controls his hands.
Sullivan IV throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan IV blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ri.
Ri swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan IV uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan IV stalling in the clinch but Ri improves position.
Ri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ri throws a push kick but Sullivan IV slaps the foot to one side.
Sullivan IV tests Ri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sullivan IV's hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sullivan IV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ri.
Sullivan IV jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kha Ri had his way with John L Sullivan IV in that round.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sullivan IV sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Ri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sullivan IV uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ri.
Ri checks a low kick from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV scores with a hook to the body. Ri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sullivan IV throws the left hand but Ri avoids the punch easily.
Sullivan IV throws out a powerful jab.
Sullivan IV throws a low kick but Ri avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sullivan IV misses the target.
Ri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sullivan IV looks to throw the jab but Ri is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ri counters with a leg kick.
Sullivan IV throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sullivan IV thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ri if he has to take too many more of those.
Ri walks into a stiff left hand from Sullivan IV.
Ri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sullivan IV.
Ri throws a leg kick which misses Sullivan IV's front leg but catches the back leg as Sullivan IV tries to avoid it.
Ri blocks a leg kick.
Sullivan IV scores with a hook to the body. Ri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
John L Sullivan IV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kha Ri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ri.
Ri moves away from the strike by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV throws the kick towards the body but Ri avoids it.
Sullivan IV fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Sullivan IV thuds his shin into the meat of Ri's side.
Sullivan IV is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sullivan IV takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ri throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV checks it.
Ri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ri. Sullivan IV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan IV misses with a jab to the body
and Ri counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sullivan IV throws a lazy head kick
and Ri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sullivan IV's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ri lands with a nice body punch.
Ri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sullivan IV on the side of the head.
Ri misses with the combination.
A cross from Sullivan IV lands.
Sullivan IV lands with a right hand.
It looks like Kha Ri has been cut.
Ri throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan IV.
Ri gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sullivan IV counters with a right hand to the body.
A combination from Sullivan IV does no damage.
Ri tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV jabs at Ri's body.
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!
A big right from Ri misses.
Sullivan IV takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sullivan IV throws a poor cross that misses
and Ri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sullivan IV moves into range and connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sullivan IV.
Ri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Ri.
Sullivan IV misses with a left hand
and Ri counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan IV throws a body punch but Ri moves out of range.
Sullivan IV throws a jab but it's blocked by Ri.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ri.
And that's the end of the fight!
John L Sullivan IV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ri 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kha Ri!
Kha Ri managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Down Under Supplements (AXES), into his post fight interview.
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