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Valhalla 16: Sydney PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Menzies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralle Pihl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pihl has chosen Run to the hills as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Menzies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ralle Pihl!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menzies shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pihl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Menzies jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pihl manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Menzies stands up.
The crowd cheers as Menzies lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pihl doesn't seem phased though.
Menzies lands with a nice body punch.
Menzies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pihl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Menzies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pihl tries to clinch up but Menzies circles away and keeps his distance.
Pihl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pihl tries to clinch up.
Pihl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Menzies sprawls well. Menzies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pihl gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pihl is looking to clinch.
Ralle Pihl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pihl moves into the clinch.
Pihl tries to score a body lock takedown but Menzies shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Menzies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Menzies.
Menzies lands a right hook to the body.
Pihl looks to clinch
and Menzies counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Menzies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pihl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Menzies circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pihl fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve Menzies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralle Pihl.
Pihl looks gassed!
Menzies rushes Pihl and presses him up against the cage.
Menzies blocks an uppercut.
Menzies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menzies is looking to clinch.
Menzies leaves Pihl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pihl shoots in looking for a takedown. Menzies tries to sprawl out of it but Pihl keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Menzies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menzies shoots in but no luck this time.
Menzies clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menzies is looking to break free of the clinch but Pihl has double underhooks.
Menzies pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pihl is trying to force a seperation but Menzies has the dominant position.
Menzies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menzies misses with a body shot.
Menzies closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pihl did well to prevent Menzies getting side control.
Menzies is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menzies is looking for a kimura but Pihl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Menzies to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menzies missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pihl really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menzies. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menzies with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Menzies throwing shots but Pihl is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Menzies in particular looking to stall.
Menzies is trying to work for a kimura but Pihl is defending well.
Menzies seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pihl does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Menzies stops Pihl from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pihl can do anything to dispel that myth.
Menzies content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Menzies throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menzies is trying to control. Pihl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Menzies 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Steve Menzies wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Menzies connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pihl tries to close the distance and clinch but Menzies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pihl moves into the clinch.
Pihl is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Menzies can't fight it off and eventually Pihl manages to take the fight to the floor. Menzies looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menzies trying to control the position here.
Menzies bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pihl's guard.
Pihl keeping moving, preventing Menzies from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Menzies not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Menzies cracks Pihl with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Menzies dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pihl dives in and grabs Menzies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Menzies pushes down on Pihl's head and hops out.
Menzies closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pihl to the mat! Pihl manages to get full guard.
Pihl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menzies.
Menzies slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pihl wants to stand up but Menzies is controlling him.
Menzies content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Steve Menzies just wasn't active enough.
Horrible takedown by Menzies or perhaps it was just good defense by Pihl which made him look bad.
Pihl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Menzies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Menzies swats away the attempt to clinch by Pihl.
Pihl gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pihl wants to get back to his feet but Menzies passes into half guard.
Pihl is breathing heavily.
Menzies performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Menzies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Menzies is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pihl has managed to free his arm - good work.
Menzies is controlling the pace.
Menzies is looking to advance position but Pihl won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menzies wants to control but Pihl is keeping him busy.
Menzies working the head and body with strikes.
Pihl looks like he's trying to stand up.
Menzies is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Menzies is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pihl!
Menzies working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menzies controlling from mount.
Pihl's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menzies landing strikes from the mount and Pihl is in trouble!
Pihl is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Menzies looking to finish Pihl with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pihl!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Menzies controlling the pace for now.
Menzies postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pihl looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menzies controlling the position easily from mount.
Menzies is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pihl can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pihl in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menzies is landing with some decent strikes but Pihl is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menzies lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Menzies with a couple of short strikes.
Pihl is rocked!
Menzies is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pihl is still in real trouble! Can Menzies finish him?
Menzies postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Pihl badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Menzies around the waist but Menzies pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Menzies is the winner by TKO! Menzies jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Menzies!
After the big win, Steve Menzies made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kieran Foran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valko Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foran's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Barbra Streisand by Duck Sauce. Valko Strange has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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154 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kieran Foran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Valko Strange!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strange walks into a straight right hand from Foran.
Foran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strange under the eye.
Foran stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strange closes the distance and clinches up with Foran, looking for a takedown. Strange pushes Foran against the cage but Foran circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foran as he jumps to the side.
Strange with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strange takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kieran Foran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valko Strange.
Strange takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strange shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strange gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strange takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Foran throws a shot to the body.
Foran catches Strange with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Strange tries to move into range but Foran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strange shoots in for a takedown but Foran shows good takedown defense.
Strange takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Foran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Foran lunges at Strange with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strange's hand.
Strange is trying desperately to land a takedown but Foran is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Strange.
Foran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foran lands a slapping body shot.
Foran scores with a shot to the body.
Strange looks gassed!
Foran lands a right hook to the body.
Strange has his takedown stuffed
and Strange takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strange moves forwards but Foran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Strange on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Foran. Foran obviously looking to wear him down.
Kieran Foran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strange gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Foran.
Foran clobbers Strange with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Foran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strange is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strange is still on wobbly legs! Can Foran finish him?
Foran scores with a hook.
A jab from Foran finds it's way through Strange's defenses.
Foran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strange momentarily.
Foran is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Whack! Foran lands a heavy head kick that drops Strange. The ref tackles Foran to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Strange was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kieran Foran!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kieran Foran thanked MMA ANIMAL for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sheikh Hasina Wazed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heero Yuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wazed comes to the cage accompanied by Mercedes Sosa - Como la Cigarra. Yuy has chosen Coma Black - Marilyn Manson as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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141 lbs
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132 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sheikh Hasina Wazed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heero Yuy!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wazed.
Wazed dodges the punch combination from Yuy.
Yuy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heero Yuy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Wazed with that takedown attempt.
Wazed gets a double leg takedown into Yuy's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yuy looking for a sweep. Not yet Yuy, not yet.
Wazed postures up.
Yuy is looking to stand up but Wazed isn't so interested in that idea.
Wazed is standing up over Yuy. Yuy looks to escape but Wazed dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wazed lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazed is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Yuy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The strikes coming from Wazed are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wazed controlling the position.
Yuy is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wazed 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 Yuy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wazed throws a strike aimed at the side of Yuy's head but Yuy avoids it well.
Yuy tries to improve position but can't.
Yuy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wazed 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 Yuy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Yuy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wazed controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wazed tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yuy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wazed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wazed tries to move to mount but Yuy blocks the move with his legs.
Yuy is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wazed remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Yuy bucks up and tries to throw Wazed off but instead Wazed has got his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheikh Hasina Wazed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wazed closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yuy did well to prevent Wazed getting side control.
Yuy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wazed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yuy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wazed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wazed seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yuy for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sheikh Hasina Wazed.
Wazed slips a jab and a cross from Yuy.
A punch combination from Wazed misses.
Wazed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wazed fails to land the takedown.
Yuy throws a series of punches but Wazed moves out of range.
Wazed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yuy.
Yuy moves out of range as Wazed strikes.
Wazed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yuy's guard.
Yuy working a defensive guard but Wazed passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wazed seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wazed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yuy is trying to get back to full guard.
Wazed controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazed is looking to advance position but Yuy won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yuy wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sheikh Hasina Wazed wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wazed tries for a takedown but Yuy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wazed shoots in and bounces Yuy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wazed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuy working a defensive guard here.
Wazed advances to half guard.
Wazed controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheikh Hasina Wazed dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Yuy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wazed fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Yuy. Those never looked like landing.
Yuy misses with a double jab
and Wazed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yuy throws a series of punches but Wazed moves out of range.
Wazed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yuy looks to score with a jab to the body but Wazed is just out of range.
Wazed gets a double leg takedown into Yuy's guard.
Wazed advances to half guard.
Wazed keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuy wants to control but Wazed is keeping busy.
Wazed is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yuy is trying to control but can't.
Wazed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wazed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yuy circles away.
Yuy throws a sloppy head kick and Wazed moves out of range easily.
Wazed fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheikh Hasina Wazed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Yuy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wazed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yuy's guard.
Wazed controlling from the top position.
Wazed preventing the sweep.
Wazed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wazed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sheikh Hasina Wazed.
Yuy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wazed.
Wazed bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yuy can't do much from the bottom here.
Wazed is looking to take a break and control but Yuy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sheikh Hasina Wazed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yuy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wazed is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wazed controls the position.
Yuy is trying to buck Wazed off.
Heero Yuy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lull in the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wazed tries to advance to mount but Yuy denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sheikh Hasina Wazed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wazed 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheikh Hasina Wazed!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Gambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pixar Bonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Morbid Angel - Immortal Rites. Pixar Bonan 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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30
173 lbs
7 - 15 - 0 |
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175 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonny Gambler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pixar Bonan!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonan slips a straight right by Gambler.
Sloppy strikes from Bonan. Those never looked like landing.
Gambler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Bonan.
A shot to the liver by Gambler. Beautiful body shot.
Gambler swings for the body but Bonan moves out of range.
Bonan drops Gambler with a left and a right! Oh, Gambler is hurt - Bonan dives into side control looking to finish!
Gambler is rocked!
It looks like Jonny Gambler has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambler takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Gambler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gambler down.
Bonan controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonan in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Gambler looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Bonan turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pixar Bonan!
Pixar Bonan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drako Drakodyak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Hinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drako Drakodyak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Hinch!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinch is looking to clinch but Drakodyak is avoiding it.
Hinch moves into the clinch.
Drakodyak jumps guard.
Hinch trying to control the position from guard on top but Drakodyak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hinch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hinch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drakodyak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hinch on the ground.
Hinch trying to control the position from guard on top but Drakodyak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hinch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hinch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hinch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hinch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drakodyak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakodyak keeping moving, preventing Hinch from controlling successfully.
Hinch landing with the ground and pound.
Hinch trying to control the position from guard on top but Drakodyak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hinch won't allow Drakodyak to sweep him here.
Hinch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Drakodyak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drakodyak tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stevie Hinch.
Hinch drives through and clinches with Drakodyak against the cage.
Drakodyak stops a takedown attempt from Hinch.
Hinch tries to pull guard but Drakodyak won't allow it.
Hinch looking for a takedown.
Drako Drakodyak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Hinch.
Hinch controlling the action here for a moment.
Hinch tightens his grip and picks Drakodyak up, before dumping him to the ground. Drakodyak manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hinch is looking to work some ground and pound but Drakodyak has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hinch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hinch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hinch postures up and lands a big shot to Drakodyak's brow.
Drakodyak is trying to control the position but Hinch postures up.
Hinch is working Drakodyak over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hinch distracts Drakodyak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hinch passes Drakodyak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hinch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hinch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hinch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.
Hinch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hinch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drakodyak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Hinch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Drakodyak.
Drakodyak scores with a head kick.
It looks like Stevie Hinch has been cut.
Drakodyak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drakodyak throws a head kick but Hinch moves out of range.
Stevie Hinch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drakodyak ducks under a wild hook from Hinch.
Hinch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hinch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drakodyak defends it nicely.
Drakodyak looks for the body kick but Hinch saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinch closes the distance and clinches.
Hinch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Drakodyak is trying to keep an underhook but Hinch manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hinch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hinch is looking to take a break and control but Drakodyak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hinch slips a nice elbow through Drakodyak's hands, connecting with Drakodyak's forehead.
Drakodyak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hinch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hinch is nestled in close to Drakodyak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drakodyak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hinch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Hinch.
Hinch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Drakodyak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hinch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hinch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hinch is trying to control. Drakodyak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hinch slips a nice elbow through Drakodyak's hands, connecting with Drakodyak's forehead.
Drakodyak taking some punishment here, with Hinch in his half guard.
Hinch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drakodyak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakodyak wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hinch working over Drakodyak with some ground and pound. Drakodyak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hinch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hinch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Drakodyak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hinch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hinch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Hinch there.
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!
Hinch working over Drakodyak with some ground and pound. Drakodyak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Drakodyak has hold of Hinch's hands but Hinch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hinch is keen to just control but Drakodyak is a slippery customer.
Hinch lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drakodyak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hinch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hinch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hinch is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hinch with shots to the head and body - Drakodyak looks very uncomfortable down there.
Drakodyak is rocked!
Hinch lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Drakodyak! Hinch sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Drakodyak and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stevie Hinch!
Stevie Hinch managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Karzai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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230 lbs
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265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamid Karzai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Karzai tries to escape but Winchester is in control.
Winchester wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karzai, who protects the arm well.
Winchester wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karzai, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karzai tries to escape but Winchester is in control.
Winchester looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winchester is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karzai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Winchester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karzai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester working away.
Winchester tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winchester has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Winchester tries for a kimura but Karzai is defending well.
Winchester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karzai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Karzai is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karzai, who protects the arm well.
Winchester is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karzai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Winchester goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Karzai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Winchester's guard! Nice work there by Karzai!
Winchester trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Karzai trying to control the position from guard on top but Winchester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karzai is looking to work some ground and pound but Winchester has wrist control.
Karzai trying to control the position from guard on top but Winchester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winchester trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Winchester trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Karzai trying to control the position from guard on top but Winchester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winchester throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Winchester trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Karzai wants to control from the top but Winchester keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hamid Karzai just wasn't active enough.
Karzai moves into the clinch.
Karzai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Winchester gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karzai.
Winchester changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karzai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Winchester fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karzai sprawls well initially but Winchester persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester wants to work for an arm triangle but Karzai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Winchester is looking for a kimura but Karzai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winchester to get the leverage.
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!
Winchester is working for a submission of some sort.
Karzai is trying to stand back up but Winchester is controlling him
Winchester is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karzai is just riding it out for now. Winchester eventually gives up the hold.
Winchester seems to be working for a kimura but Karzai defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Winchester dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Winchester tries for a takedown but Karzai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karzai shoots for a takedown but Winchester saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karzai misses with a body kick.
Winchester shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karzai tries to clinch up but Winchester circles away and keeps his distance.
Karzai tries to close the distance and clinch but Winchester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winchester shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karzai defends it nicely.
Hamid Karzai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Winchester.
Winchester swats away the attempt to clinch by Karzai.
Karzai drives through and clinches with Winchester against the cage.
Karzai lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winchester wants to take the fight to the mat but Karzai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Karzai stalls.
Karzai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winchester avoiding damage as Karzai throws knees to the body.
Karzai is trying to stall.
Winchester has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karzai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karzai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karzai can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester tries to score a body lock takedown but Karzai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karzai gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Winchester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karzai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karzai wants to control from the top but Winchester keeps moving.
Winchester trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Winchester throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karzai is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karzai stands up over Winchester, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winchester trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Winchester scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Winchester striking off his back but it's not causing Karzai any problems.
Winchester trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Karzai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Winchester throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Winchester will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Winchester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karzai wants to pass the guard but Winchester is keeping the position.
Winchester trying to strike off his back.
Winchester 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.
Winchester throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Karzai wants to get up but he can't break Winchester's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Karzai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winchester doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Winchester will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Winchester wants to sweep here but Karzai controlling him for the moment.
Karzai wants to control from the top but Winchester keeps moving.
Winchester preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karzai trying to control the position from guard on top but Winchester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winchester throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Winchester doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Winchester throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Winchester manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karzai manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winchester drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karzai dives on top into guard.
Winchester lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Winchester looking for a sweep. Not yet Winchester, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karzai gets to his feet. Winchester looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karzai.
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 Hamid Karzai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winchester is defended easily by Karzai.
Karzai stuffs the takedown attempt from Winchester. Winchester gets slowly back to his feet.
Karzai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karzai wants it to stay on the feet.
Hamid Karzai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Winchester.
Karzai moves into range and clinches up with Winchester.
Karzai breaks from the clinch.
Karzai tries a head kick but it misses.
Winchester shoots in but no luck this time.
Karzai tries to clinch but Winchester moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karzai is defended easily by Winchester.
Karzai closes the distance and clinches.
Winchester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester prevents the takedown attempt.
Karzai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Winchester.
Karzai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Winchester fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karzai closes the distance and clinches.
Karzai wants to take the fight to the mat but Winchester manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Winchester tries to score a body lock takedown but Karzai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Winchester is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karzai is defending well.
Karzai pushes Winchester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karzai gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Winchester is trying to get back to full guard.
Winchester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karzai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester is in trouble now - Karzai has advanced to mount!
Winchester is working to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Winchester is squirming around, avoiding Karzai's attempts to control the action.
Karzai has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Winchester's face.
Winchester is squirming around, avoiding Karzai's attempts to control the action.
Karzai lands a big shot there that rocks Winchester but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Winchester flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Karzai is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Winchester throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Winchester is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Winchester swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
A nice elbow there by Karzai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester is in a horrible position here. Karzai smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Karzai fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Karzai punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee warns Winchester that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Karzai blocks Winchester's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Winchester defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Karzai.
Winchester is wriggling around trying to escape.
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!
Karzai lands a big elbow.
Winchester keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Winchester takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karzai with shots to the head and body - Winchester looks very uncomfortable down there.
Winchester throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Karzai with the ground and pound from mount.
Winchester keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Winchester throwing hammer fists to the chest of Karzai. What's that going to do exactly?
Karzai 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.
Karzai punishing his opponent with strikes.
Karzai lands with some strikes.
Winchester is rocked!
Winchester swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Karzai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winchester is looking to escape.
Karzai breaks from Winchester's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Winchester is still in real trouble! Can Karzai finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karzai lands a big elbow - Winchester is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Winchester is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hamid Karzai!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reil Bogs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
200 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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195 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reil Bogs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogs thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sparks if he has to take too many more of those.
Bogs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sparks gets a double leg takedown into Bogs's guard.
Bogs trying to keep a closed guard but Sparks is proving a slippery customer.
Sparks looking to pass the guard.
Sparks is pushing down on Bogs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bogs is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bogs is looking for a sweep. Sparks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bogs trying to control but Sparks postures up.
Bogs is refusing to be controlled, as Sparks sits in half guard.
Bogs regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sparks.
Bogs working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Reil Bogs wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sparks throws a sloppy head kick and Bogs moves out of range easily.
Sparks looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogs is just out of range.
Bogs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sparks's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Bogs.
Bogs throws out a loose jab but Sparks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Bogs there.
Sparks 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.
Sparks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bogs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bogs throws a head kick but Sparks moves out of range.
Bogs tries a head kick but it misses.
Sparks scores with a takedown into Bogs's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bogs's guard.
Bogs has his foot on Sparks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparks works his way back into a safe position though.
Sparks pushes down on Bogs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sparks is looking to pass Bogs's guard but actually Bogs recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sparks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sparks postures up.
Bogs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sparks pushes down on Bogs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sparks wants to pass to mount but Bogs is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bogs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparks trying to control but Bogs is working from the bottom.
Sparks stands up from Bogs's guard - Sparks perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bogs pulls guard successfully.
Sparks drops back looking for a leg! Bogs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bogs manages to kick Sparks off! Sparks jumps back into Bogs's guard.
Sparks looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparks is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparks drops back looking for a leg! Bogs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bogs manages to kick Sparks off! Sparks jumps back into Bogs's guard.
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 Darren Sparks will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sparks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bogs.
Bogs throws a push kick but Sparks slaps the foot to one side.
Bogs connects with a solid leg kick.
Bogs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sparks blocks a jab.
Sparks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bogs.
Bogs thows a body shot but no joy.
Bogs thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sparks if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogs connects with an inside leg kick.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bogs thumps Sparks with a low kick.
Bogs tries to land a leg kick but Sparks saw it coming and moves away.
Sparks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bogs to the mat! Bogs manages to get full guard.
Bogs is trying to keep Sparks in close.
Sparks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bogs is proving hard to escape from.
Sparks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bogs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparks tries to stand but Bogs is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bogs, pushing him back against the cage.
Bogs successfully pulls guard.
Sparks wants to stand but Bogs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sparks advances position into side control!
Bogs manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sparks's best efforts.
Bogs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparks pulls his head out easily.
Bogs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bogs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sparks has managed to get both his arms back between Bogs's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bogs's guard.
Sparks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bogs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bogs is tightening it up a little... Sparks has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sparks reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sparks taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bogs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Reil Bogs!
Reil Bogs made sure to mention his sponsor, XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hamilton Eslay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rourke has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it black as his entrance music. Mikko Rourke 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamilton Eslay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikko Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eslay lands a jab-cross combination.
Eslay shoots in looking for a takedown. Rourke tries to sprawl out of it but Eslay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rourke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Rourke. No joy for Eslay on that attempt.
Rourke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rourke slips under a jab.
Rourke staying out of range there.
Rourke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eslay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rourke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eslay as he jumps to the side.
Eslay lands a nice hook to Rourke's body. Rourke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eslay misses with a wild body shot.
Eslay misses with a few strikes there.
Eslay looks to land a left hand but Rourke moved out of range nicely.
Eslay throws a big shot that misses.
Rourke ducks under a wild hook from Eslay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eslay blocks a head kick by Rourke.
Rourke tries to move into range but Eslay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rourke scores with a three punch combo!
Rourke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rourke misses with a head kick.
Eslay ducks under a wild hook from Rourke.
Rourke cracks Eslay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rourke throws a looping overhand right but Eslay ducks down to avoid it.
Eslay moves out of range as Rourke strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Eslay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eslay.
Eslay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rourke. Rourke obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rourke.
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 punch lands to the side of Eslay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eslay fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamilton Eslay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rourke throws a right and a left that Eslay avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eslay shoots for a double leg takedown but Rourke sprawls well. He's pushed Eslay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rourke throws the left hand but Eslay avoids the punch easily.
Rourke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rourke misses with a wild combination.
Rourke misses with a hook. Eslay ducked under it nicely.
Eslay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eslay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Eslay misses.
Eslay looks to land a left hand but Rourke moved out of range nicely.
Rourke throws a hook but Eslay avoids it easily.
Mikko Rourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rourke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eslay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rourke.
Rourke avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke misses the jab.
Eslay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rourke defends it nicely.
Rourke shoots in for a takedown but Eslay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rourke connects with a crisp jab.
That kick from Rourke tenderised Eslay's leg. Eslay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eslay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rourke misses with a low kick.
Eslay fails to land with a series of punches.
Rourke misses with a hook. Eslay ducked under it nicely.
Eslay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rourke.
Eslay blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eslay catches Rourke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rourke.
Eslay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Eslay.
Rourke jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eslay thows a body shot but no joy.
Eslay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rourke moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Rourke misses its intended target.
Rourke lands with a right hand.
Rourke takes a swing at Eslay's ribcage but misses.
Rourke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Eslay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rourke swats away the attempt to clinch by Eslay.
Rourke shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rourke. That's going to slow Eslay down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Rourke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rourke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Eslay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rourke throws out the jab.
Rourke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eslay fails to land with a series of punches.
Rourke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eslay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Rourke.
Rourke is looking to slow Eslay down with leg kicks.
Rourke misses with a hook.
Eslay throws the left hand but Rourke avoids the punch easily.
Rourke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eslay throws a series of punches but Rourke moves out of range.
Rourke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eslay's calf.
A good leg kick by Rourke.
Rourke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rourke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eslay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rourke.
Eslay manages to get to full guard.
Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Eslay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rourke postures up and lands a big shot to Eslay's brow.
Eslay 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rourke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eslay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eslay is looking for a triangle but Rourke pushes his legs off easily.
Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Eslay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rourke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rourke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rourke stands up over Eslay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rourke forces his way into half guard.
Eslay is trying to stand back up but Rourke is controlling him
Rourke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rourke throwing shots but Eslay is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rourke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eslay defending well though.
Rourke prevents Eslay from improving his position.
Rourke trying to pass the guard but Eslay defending well.
Eslay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rourke is working for a submission of some sort.
Mikko Rourke has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke working the head and body with strikes.
Rourke trying to control the pace.
Eslay trying to hold on to Rourke's head to control him but Rourke postures up.
Rourke prevents Eslay from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rourke stops Eslay from getting back to his feet.
Rourke works his way into side control.
Rourke wants to take a breather but Eslay manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rourke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Rourke 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.
Eslay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rourke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Eslay blocks the body kick.
Rourke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eslay feints a jab promting Rourke to slip. Eslay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rourke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Eslay avoids the body shot from Rourke.
A shot to the liver by Rourke. Beautiful body shot.
Eslay tries to move into range but Rourke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hamilton Eslay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rourke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rourke swats away the attempt to clinch by Eslay.
Eslay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Eslay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rourke misses with a hook.
Mikko Rourke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eslay cracks Rourke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rourke slips a jab and a cross from Eslay.
Rourke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Eslay's guard.
Rourke throws a big right hand that misses.
Eslay is trying to control the position but Rourke postures up.
Eslay wants to stand but Rourke is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Eslay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rourke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mikko Rourke.
Eslay wants to clinch up but Rourke keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Eslay with that takedown attempt.
Eslay moves out of range as Rourke strikes.
Eslay misses with a body shot
and Rourke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eslay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eslay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rourke.
Rourke throws a head kick but Eslay moves out of range.
Eslay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Rourke. No joy for Eslay on that attempt.
Rourke lands the left hand.
Eslay with a hook.
Rourke lands a nice looking body kick.
Rourke lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke ducks under a wild hook from Eslay.
A combination from Eslay does no damage.
Rourke throws a head kick but Eslay moves out of range.
Eslay throws a jab when Rourke was well out of range.
Eslay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rourke just misses with a punch to the body.
Eslay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rourke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eslay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rourke. Rourke obviously looking to wear him down.
Rourke looks to land a combination. Eslay sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rourke throws a hook but Eslay blocks it.
Rourke throws a head kick but Eslay moves out of range.
Eslay throws a hook but Rourke blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eslay stuns Rourke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rourke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rourke misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rourke feints and then cracks Eslay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eslay down.
Rourke lunges at Eslay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eslay's hand.
Eslay misses with a few strikes there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Eslay. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rourke misses with a body shot.
Rourke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rourke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rourke lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eslay misses the body punch
and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eslay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eslay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eslay throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Rourke really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Eslay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eslay misses the shot to the body.
Rourke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eslay throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rourke to counter with a crisp jab.
Eslay is looking to clinch.
Rourke throws the left hand but Eslay avoids the punch easily.
Rourke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rourke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Eslay is not content to let Rourke control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rourke landing strikes.
Eslay is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rourke connects with a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rourke grinds an elbow into Eslay's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke trying to control the action but Eslay is working from the bottom.
Eslay being controlled for a moment.
Rourke trying to control the action but Eslay is working from the bottom.
Eslay is looking for a sweep.
Eslay manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rourke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eslay defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rourke thows a huge punch but Eslay dodges it nicely.
Eslay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rourke lands with a punch from half guard.
Eslay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Eslay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rourke is looking to stall here but Eslay recovers full guard.
Eslay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eslay keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
Rourke throwing strikes but missing.
Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Eslay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rourke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rourke trying to control but Eslay is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rourke throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eslay's head.
Eslay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eslay wants to sweep here but Rourke controlling him for the moment.
Eslay looking for a guillotine here but Rourke defends easily.
Rourke trying to control but Eslay is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eslay keeping full guard, as Rourke tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Rourke dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Eslay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rourke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eslay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rourke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rourke lands a leg kick that knocks Eslay off balance momentarily.
Rourke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eslay.
Eslay works Rourke's body with a nice hook.
Rourke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eslay sprawls well. Eslay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rourke gets slowly back to his feet.
Rourke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eslay misses with the combination.
Eslay moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke scores with a nice head shot.
Eslay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Eslay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rourke walks into a stiff left hand from Eslay.
Eslay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rourke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eslay moves away from the strike by Rourke.
Eslay throws a series of punches but Rourke moves out of range.
Rourke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rourke misses with a looping left.
Eslay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rourke.
Rourke loads up on a big right hand but Eslay slips the punch.
Eslay is looking to clinch.
Eslay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eslay looks to throw the jab but Rourke is out of range.
Rourke looks to land a left hand but Eslay moved out of range nicely.
Rourke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eslay's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rourke.
Rourke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rourke throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eslay loads up on a big right hand but Rourke slips the punch.
Rourke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rourke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eslay finds it's way round the side to connect with Rourke's head.
Eslay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rourke.
Rourke swats away the attempt to clinch by Eslay.
Hamilton Eslay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rourke. Eslay does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eslay swings for the body but Rourke moves out of range.
Eslay clinches.
Eslay tries to work over Rourke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rourke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eslay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rourke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eslay looks to land a combination but Rourke avoids it well.
Rourke throws an off balance right hand
and Eslay counters with a nice body shot.
Eslay looks to throw the jab but Rourke is out of range.
Eslay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rourke can pounce on him.
Rourke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rourke walks into a stiff left hand from Eslay.
Rourke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rourke lands with a good body shot.
Rourke lands with a kick to the temple. Eslay shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eslay swings for the body but Rourke moves out of range.
Rourke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Eslay.
Rourke connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rourke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rourke misses with a hook
letting Eslay counter with a right hand.
Eslay thows a body shot but no joy.
Eslay clobbers Rourke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mikko Rourke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rourke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rourke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Eslay staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rourke connects with a leg kick. Eslay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rourke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rourke misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikko Rourke.
I've got Rourke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Rourke! Mikko Rourke retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mikko Rourke waved his t-shirt featuring Perkele!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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