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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlito Brigante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jason Miller was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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194 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlito Brigante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brigante leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brigante lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Brigante jabs at Miller's body.
Brigante cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brigante keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Jason Miller has been cut.
A head kick misses from Brigante.
Brigante steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Miller is out on his feet! Brigante sets himself and nearly takes Miller's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carlito Brigante!
Carlito Brigante bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Audley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Sahebt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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160 lbs
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160 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Audley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Sahebt!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Audley closes the distance and clinches.
Audley lands an elbow inside that Sahebt shrugs off.
It looks like Johnny Sahebt has been cut.
Audley stalls.
Audley lands an elbow that stopped Sahebt in his tracks for a moment.
Audley stalls.
Sahebt misses with a body punch.
Audley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Audley lands a knee to the head.
Sahebt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sahebt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Audley is defending well.
Audley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sahebt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Audley lands a damaging elbow.
Audley lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt goes for a takedown attempt but Audley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Audley forces Sahebt back against the cage and clinches.
A knee to the head by Audley.
Sahebt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simon Audley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Sahebt.
Sahebt can't get the takedown.
Audley pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sahebt wants to get back to striking at distance but Audley won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Audley.
Sahebt is trying to break the clinch but Audley has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Audley prevents it.
Sahebt tries to score a body lock takedown but Audley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sahebt has Audley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Audley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Audley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sahebt looking for a takedown.
Audley connects with a knee to the head.
Sahebt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Audley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Audley connects with a knee to the head.
Sahebt looks gassed!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Audley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Audley lands a good knee to the midsection. Sahebt won't want to take too many of those.
Audley pressing his opponent against the cage.
Audley lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt has Audley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Audley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Audley lands a knee to the body.
Audley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sahebt up against the cage.
Audley lands a nice knee to the body.
Sahebt taking a breather.
Sahebt wants a takedown but no success here.
Sahebt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Audley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Audley lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Audley lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Audley.
Sahebt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Audley lands a nice elbow.
Audley landing knees to the head.
Audley lands an elbow inside.
Audley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sahebt tries to pull guard but Audley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Audley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Audley.
Nice elbow from Audley.
Sahebt takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Audley.
Audley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sahebt wants a takedown.
Sahebt is trying to force a seperation but Audley has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Audley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Audley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Sahebt'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.
Audley has Sahebt up against the cage in a clinch.
Audley controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice elbow from Audley.
Audley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Audley.
Audley just leaning against Sahebt, taking a breather.
Sahebt taking a breather.
Sahebt tries for a takedown but Audley manages to get underhooks.
Audley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Audley scores a nice knee to the body.
Audley prevents a body shot from Sahebt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Audley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Audley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sahebt can do to turn this around?
Sahebt is breathing heavily.
Sahebt can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Audley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sahebt up against the cage.
Audley lands an elbow just above Sahebt 's eye.
Sahebt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simon Audley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Sahebt.
Sahebt tries to pull guard but Audley holds him up against the cage and eventually Sahebt drops back down to his feet.
Audley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Audley lands an elbow that stopped Sahebt in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Audley.
Audley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sahebt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simon Audley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Audley leaning against his opponent.
Audley scores with a knee to the head.
Audley lands an elbow just above Sahebt 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Audley lands a nice elbow.
Sahebt wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Audley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sahebt.
Sahebt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Audley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Audley scores with a knee to the head.
Audley leaning against his opponent.
Audley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Audley.
Audley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sahebt's defenses.
Audley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sahebt's efforts to push away.
Audley avoiding damage.
Sahebt wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Audley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Audley.
Come on Audley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Audley working Sahebt over with knees to the body.
Audley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sahebt is trying to pull guard but Audley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Audley slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Simon Audley.
Sahebt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Audley pinned against the cage. Audley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simon Audley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sahebt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Audley defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Audley moves into the clinch.
Audley controlling the action here for a moment.
Sahebt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Audley stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Audley.
Audley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sahebt letting Audley take a breather here.
Audley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sahebt's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Audley is pushing Sahebt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Audley lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Audley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Sahebt'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. This is the final round!
Sahebt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Audley is fending him off so far but Sahebt persists. Nope, Audley circles away and we're back to standing.
Sahebt shoots in and drives through. Audley sprawls well.
Audley moves into the clinch.
Sahebt pulls guard effortlessly.
Audley wants to stand and escape but instead Sahebt has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sahebt trying to control but Audley is working from the bottom.
Sahebt drops back looking for a leg! Audley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Audley manages to kick Sahebt off! Sahebt jumps back into Audley's guard.
Sahebt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Audley wants to stand but Sahebt is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt drops back looking for a leg! Audley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Audley manages to kick Sahebt off! Sahebt jumps back into Audley's guard.
Sahebt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Audley wants to stand but Sahebt is controlling the position.
Audley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sahebt.
Sahebt 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt won't allow Audley to get back to his feet.
Sahebt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sahebt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sahebt won't allow Audley to get back to his feet.
Audley keeping moving, preventing Sahebt from controlling successfully.
Johnny Sahebt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Audley darts in and clinches Sahebt up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sahebt dives in and grabs Audley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Audley pushes down on Sahebt's head and hops out.
Simon Audley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Sahebt.
Sahebt shoots in looking for a takedown but Audley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sahebt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Audley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from Audley.
Audley scores with a knee to the head.
Audley scores with a knee to the head.
Audley lands a damaging elbow.
Sahebt working hard to break the clinch.
Audley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Audley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Audley.
Sahebt goes for a takedown attempt but Audley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Audley forces Sahebt back against the cage and clinches.
Audley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sahebt is working for takedown but Audley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Audley lands an elbow inside.
Audley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sahebt is looking to break free of the clinch but Audley has double underhooks.
Sahebt letting Audley take a breather here.
Sahebt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Audley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Audley rushes Sahebt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Audley lands a knee to the head.
Johnny Sahebt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Audley is struggling to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sahebt wants a takedown but no success here.
Audley slowing the pace effectively.
Simon Audley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sahebt takes an elbow to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Audley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Audley, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Audley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Eastmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Goss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Eastmond might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nelly- Here Comes The Boom . Goss comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Xerath: God of the Front Lines kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
16 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Eastmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Goss!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goss tries to clinch but Eastmond moves out of range.
Goss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eastmond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eastmond jabs Goss right on the nose. Goss blinks but takes it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goss.
Goss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eastmond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eastmond fakes the leg kick and cracks Goss in the body.
Goss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eastmond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eastmond checks a leg kick nicely.
Goss tries to close the distance and clinch but Eastmond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eastmond stuns Goss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That kick from Eastmond tenderised Goss's leg. Goss is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eastmond throws a low kick but Goss moves out of range easily.
Good work by Goss as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Eastmond lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Eastmond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Goss.
Eastmond connects with the punch.
Goss moves in looking to clinch but Eastmond pushes him off.
Goss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eastmond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goss moves in looking to clinch but Eastmond pushes him off.
Eastmond throws a lazy right hand but Goss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goss 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.
Goss tries to clinch up
and Goss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eastmond works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ryan Eastmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eastmond clobbers Goss with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goss tries to clinch up but Eastmond circles away and keeps his distance.
Goss is looking to clinch but Eastmond is avoiding it.
Goss gets a clinch.
Goss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eastmond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eastmond avoiding damage as Goss throws knees to the body.
Goss lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ryan Eastmond has been cut.
Goss misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Goss.
Eastmond scores with a hook to the body.
Eastmond looking to throw knees to the head but Goss is blocking nicely.
Eastmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goss's elbow.
Eastmond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Eastmond.
Eastmond putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goss lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goss tries to land a body kick
and Eastmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Goss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eastmond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy left from Eastmond finds it's target.
A combination from Eastmond does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eastmond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goss drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goss looks gassed!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Goss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eastmond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goss is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eastmond is keeping the position for now.
Goss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goss stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Eastmond throws up his legs and catches Goss in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Goss tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Eastmond! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryan Eastmond!
Our winner, Ryan Eastmond, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Radzimanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Keats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radzimanowski comes to the cage accompanied by Ennio Morricone - Ecstasy of Gold . Keats has chosen Pioneer of Metal 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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166 lbs
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165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Radzimanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Keats!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radzimanowski misses with an uppercut. Keats saw that one coming.
Keats looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Radzimanowski.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Radzimanowski.
Keats stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keats wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Radzimanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keats misses with a low kick.
Radzimanowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keats is fending him off so far but Radzimanowski persists. Nope, Keats circles away and we're back to standing.
Radzimanowski misses with a looping right.
Radzimanowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Keats's guard.
Radzimanowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Keats wants to sweep here but Radzimanowski controlling him for the moment.
Keats not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keats looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Radzimanowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Radzimanowski 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.
Keats has Radzimanowski pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Keats keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keats pinned against the cage. Keats gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Radzimanowski tries for a takedown but Keats sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Radzimanowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Radzimanowski lands with an overhand left.
Radzimanowski scores a takedown into full mount!
Keats is desperately trying to improve his position but Radzimanowski has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keats wants to control but Radzimanowski is having none of it.
Keats is working to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radzimanowski controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keats tries to hold on but Radzimanowski postures up.
Keats tries to reverse the position but Radzimanowski maintains control.
Radzimanowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Radzimanowski unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Keats tries to reverse the position but Radzimanowski maintains control.
Radzimanowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radzimanowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Radzimanowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Radzimanowski shoots in for a double leg but Keats sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Keats. No joy for Radzimanowski on that attempt.
Radzimanowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Keats manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Radzimanowski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Radzimanowski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Keats tries to control but Radzimanowski wriggling away.
Radzimanowski tries to buck Keats off but he can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keats trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keats thowing shots but they're missing.
Keats is looking to work his way around to Radzimanowski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Keats won't let Radzimanowski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Keats stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Radzimanowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Radzimanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Radzimanowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keats pinned against the cage. Keats gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keats sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Radzimanowski somewhat.
Jim Keats is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Radzimanowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Radzimanowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Radzimanowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keats tries a head kick but it misses.
Keats misses with a head kick.
Radzimanowski shoots in for a takedown but Keats shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keats tries to clinch up but Radzimanowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Good shot there by Radzimanowski.
Keats is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keats fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Keats as Radzimanowski shoots in.
Radzimanowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keats tries to avoid it but Radzimanowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keats to the ground. Keats escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Radzimanowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keats.
Keats leaves Radzimanowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Radzimanowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Keats tries to sprawl out of it but Radzimanowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keats manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice cross by Keats.
Jim Keats seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keats misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown by Radzimanowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Keats which made him look bad.
Radzimanowski shoots and misses
and Keats connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keats is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keats looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keats throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Keats enables Radzimanowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Keats manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Keats has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Radzimanowski has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keats tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keats is trying to control Radzimanowski's posture but Radzimanowski avoids it.
Keats might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Radzimanowski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Keats showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Keats tries to clinch but Radzimanowski is having none of it.
Radzimanowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Radzimanowski moves out of range of the body kick from Keats.
Radzimanowski scores a takedown into full mount!
Keats is in a horrible position here. Radzimanowski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Radzimanowski controlling from mount.
Keats tries to reverse the position but Radzimanowski maintains control.
Radzimanowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Radzimanowski with good strikes from the mount here!
Radzimanowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radzimanowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Keats wants to control but Radzimanowski is having none of it.
Radzimanowski controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keats wants to hold on but Radzimanowski pushes him away.
Keats is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Keats tries to lock up and control but Radzimanowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Radzimanowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keats has closed the distance and engaged Radzimanowski in a clinch.
Radzimanowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Radzimanowski blocks an elbow strike from Keats.
Radzimanowski dodges an elbow strike from Keats.
Radzimanowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keats prevents it.
Keats has a couple of punches blocked by Radzimanowski.
Keats tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keats tries to work over Radzimanowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Radzimanowski has Keats pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keats manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Radzimanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keats stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keats creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Keats'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.
Keats with a knee to the head.
Radzimanowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keats pulls his leg out and moves away.
Radzimanowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Keats counters by moving into the clinch.
Radzimanowski has Keats pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keats manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Keats scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Radzimanowski dodges an elbow strike from Keats.
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 John Radzimanowski.
I think Radzimanowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Radzimanowski!
A victorious John Radzimanowski 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Augustine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augustine comes to the cage accompanied by The Stooges - I Wanna Be Your Dog. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Augustine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Master Kush!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Kush misses.
Kush tries to clinch up.
Kush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Augustine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kush circles away.
Augustine throws a series of punches but Kush avoids them all with ease.
Kush closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kush working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kush 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 Augustine's shoulder. That is not cool.
Augustine is not content to let Kush control the position.
Augustine defending against the ground and pound.
Kush is working Augustine over with some ground and pound from side control.
Augustine manages to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustine is looking to control Kush's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Augustine avoid being mounted?
Kush content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kush trying to control from half guard but Augustine is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustine actively working from the bottom here.
Augustine trying to hold on to Kush's head to control him but Kush postures up.
Kush wants to get back to his feet.
Kush moves into full mount! Augustine won't be happy about that!
Kush controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustine is working to get back to half guard.
Kush trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kush 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 perspire pretty heavily.
Augustine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kush avoids the attempt from Augustine to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustine is looking to improve his position but Kush isn't that keen on the idea.
Augustine tries to hold on but Kush pushes him away.
Kush wants to control the pace but Augustine is squirming around nicely.
Augustine can't escape the position.
Augustine is working hard here to advance position.
Augustine tries to hold on but Kush pushes him away.
Augustine can't escape the position.
Kush trying to control but Augustine is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kush tries to control but Augustine wriggling away.
Augustine is desperately trying to improve his position but Kush has a good base and remains in mount.
Augustine wants to control but Kush is having none of it.
Augustine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Augustine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Kush dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Augustine.
Augustine throws a jab when Kush was well out of range.
Augustine lands a jab to the nose.
Augustine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kush shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Augustine is trying to control the position but Kush postures up.
Kush trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augustine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kush passes Augustine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kush is looking for a kimura here.
Kush is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kush is working away from the top position though.
Augustine actively working from the bottom here.
Kush wants to control but Augustine is keeping him busy.
Augustine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Augustine.
Kush trying to stand up but can't free himself from Augustine's guard.
Augustine has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kush doesn't defend quickly enough and Augustine has managed to lock this one up! Can Kush escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Augustine on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tim Augustine!
Tim Augustine took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Boomerang!! is the Best EVA!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ovid Julios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Stein has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ovid Julios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Stein!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein avoids the head kick by Julios.
Julios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Julios throws a sloppy head kick and Stein moves out of range easily.
Julios gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Julios tries to land a knee to the head but Stein blocks with his arms.
Julios landing knees to the head.
It looks like John Stein has been cut.
Julios missing with knees to the body.
Stein managing to block the knees to the body from Julios.
Julios tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Julios obliges.
Julios tries to land a knee to the head but Stein blocks with his arms.
Julios putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stein in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Julios crunches a lovely knee into Stein's ribcage.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Julios crunches a lovely knee into Stein's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julios using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stein looks gassed!
A knee to the head by Julios.
Julios landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Julios crunches a lovely knee into Stein's ribcage.
Julios connects with a knee to the head.
Julios connects with a knee to the head.
Julios unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Julios landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Julios putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stein in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Julios crunches a lovely knee into Stein's ribcage.
Julios working Stein over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Julios.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julios landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Julios landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Julios.
Julios connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Julios.
Julios scores a nice knee to the body.
Julios utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Julios lands a good knee to the midsection. Stein won't want to take too many of those.
Julios lands a good knee to the midsection. Stein won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Julios.
Julios with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Julios obliges.
Julios lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Julios lands a good knee to the midsection. Stein won't want to take too many of those.
Julios scores with a knee to the head.
Julios scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Julios obliges.
Julios working Stein over with knees to the body.
Julios landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Julios.
Julios landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Julios.
Julios lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Julios.
Julios with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Julios using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Julios is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Julios landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Julios.
Julios is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Julios with a knee to the head.
Julios gets control of Stein's arms and successfully pulls guard. Julios will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Julios looking for a guillotine here but Stein defends easily.
Julios wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ovid Julios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Stein'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.
Julios moves into the clinch successfully.
Julios unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stein tries to work over Julios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ovid Julios has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Julios landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Julios crunches a lovely knee into Stein's ribcage.
Julios using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stein takes a knee to the side of the body.
Julios lands a nice knee to the body.
Julios connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stein's face.
Julios putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stein in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stein is breathing heavily.
Julios landing knees to the head.
Julios landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julios lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stein is rocked!
Julios lands a big knee! That's hurt Stein! Oh, he's all over the place! Julios lands another knee that sends Stein to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ovid Julios!
Ovid Julios made sure to mention his sponsor, MMA ANIMAL in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Primo Self (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Primo Self has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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183 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Primo Self!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Self scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Self as he jumps to the side.
Lopez tries to clinch up.
Self avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lopez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Self manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Self is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lopez is controlling him.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Self has wrist control.
Lopez landing with the ground and pound.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Self wants to stand but Lopez is controlling the position.
Lopez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez postures up in Self's guard and throws a big left but Self blocks 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!
Lopez prevents Self from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lopez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lopez connects with a couple of short punches.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Lopez chips away with some ground and pound.
Self avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lopez landing with the ground and pound.
Lopez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lopez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Self avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lopez won't allow Self to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lopez won't allow Self to get back to his feet.
Lopez is in close to Self's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lopez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Self on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Self tries to get out of the position.
Lopez throwing strikes but missing.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Self has momentary wrist control but Lopez slips an elbow through the middle.
Lopez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lopez misses with the ground and pound.
Lopez cracks Self with a big elbow.
Lopez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Self down.
Lopez lands a few punches from side control.
Lopez working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Self is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lopez is controlling him well.
Lopez is working Self over with some ground and pound from side control.
Self is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lopez cracks Self with a big right hand but Self just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Self takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Self wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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!
Lopez scoring with punches from side control.
Self is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lopez connects with a decent elbow.
Lopez grinds an elbow into Self's temple.
Check out the look on Lopez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lopez scores with punches from side control.
Self is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Self takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Self is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lopez grinds an elbow into Self's temple.
Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Self, who protects the arm well.
Lopez lands a strong strike to the head of Self. That's dazed him! Lopez looking to finish here. Self is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Lopez lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alberto Lopez!
Alberto Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Schnee Wittchen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wittchen comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. Chelios has chosen In Waves as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Schnee Wittchen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Schnee Wittchen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chev Chelios!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chelios misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Chelios.
Wittchen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wittchen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wittchen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chelios.
Chelios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wittchen tries to bum rush Chelios with a series of wild strikes but Chelios uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chelios throws a head kick that misses
and Wittchen counters with a nice uppercut.
Chelios missing with a left hand there. Wittchen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chelios misses with a hook to the body
and Wittchen counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittchen misses with a looping left.
Chelios throws a combination that misses
and Wittchen counters with a good low kick that Chelios was not able to check.
Wittchen takes a swing at Chelios's ribcage but misses.
Chelios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wittchen scores a takedown into full mount!
Wittchen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen avoids the attempt from Chelios to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Schnee Wittchen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chelios chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wittchen can pounce on him.
Wittchen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chelios stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chelios lands a right hook to the body.
Chelios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Wittchen.
Chelios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wittchen misses with a series of wild punches.
Wittchen wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Chelios.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Wittchen.
Chelios misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schnee Wittchen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chelios misses with an uppercut
and Chelios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chelios throws the left hand but Wittchen avoids the punch easily.
Wittchen cracks the inside of Chelios's front leg.
Wittchen takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wittchen clinches up against the cage.
Wittchen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wittchen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wittchen stalling.
Chelios misses with a knee strike.
Wittchen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chelios has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wittchen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios wants to break free but Wittchen has control.
Wittchen leaning against his opponent.
Chelios can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Wittchen to work.
Chelios is trying to break free.
Chelios looking to throw knees to the head but Wittchen is blocking nicely.
Wittchen misses with a knee to the head.
Chelios wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wittchen looking to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wittchen.
Wittchen tries a knee to the head but Chelios blocks it.
Wittchen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chelios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chelios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chelios dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wittchen. That did some damage!
Schnee Wittchen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chelios lands a jab to the nose.
Chelios pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wittchen misses with a body kick.
Chelios works the jab nicely.
Chelios lands a nice shot that snaps Wittchen's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Chelios does it's job there.
Chelios throws a right hand that misses
and Wittchen counters with a series of strikes. Chelios will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chelios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wittchen circles away quickly and effectively.
Wittchen tries to land a front kick but Chelios steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schnee Wittchen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chelios moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wittchen doesn't manage to clinch there - Chelios circles away.
Chelios misses with the combination.
Chelios lands a really nice looking cross but Wittchen seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wittchen throws a one two combo.
Wittchen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chelios.
Chelios misses with a hook. Wittchen ducked under it nicely.
Wittchen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chelios misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wittchen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wittchen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chelios looks to land a combination but Wittchen avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chev Chelios 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!
Chelios scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chelios connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wittchen's hands.
Wittchen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chelios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Wittchen misses
and Chelios counters with a good, hard body kick but Wittchen shrugs it off.
Chelios loads up on a big right hand but Wittchen slips the punch.
Wittchen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chelios backs up against the cage.
Chelios uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wittchen throws a nice looking combination but Chelios bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios misses with a looping right.
Wittchen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chelios, as that shot connected.
Wittchen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wittchen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wittchen forces Chelios back against the cage and clinches.
Wittchen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios is trying to break the clinch but Wittchen is controlling him.
Wittchen prevents Chelios from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chelios's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chelios is looking to break free of the clinch but Wittchen has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Wittchen.
Chelios makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wittchen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wittchen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chelios.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chelios lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wittchen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wittchen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chelios on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wittchen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chelios has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wittchen leaning against his opponent.
Chelios tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chelios as Wittchen tries to tie him up.
Wittchen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wittchen trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Chelios.
Chelios has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chelios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen throws a leg kick which misses Chelios's front leg but catches the back leg as Chelios tries to avoid it.
Chev Chelios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wittchen drives through and clinches with Chelios against the cage.
Chelios wants to break free but Wittchen has control.
Chelios throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wittchen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wittchen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Schnee Wittchen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chelios tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chelios avoiding damage as Wittchen throws knees to the body.
Chelios with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Chev Chelios 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.
A leg kick checked by Wittchen.
Wittchen loads up on a big right hand but Chelios slips the punch.
Chelios dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wittchen. That did some damage!
Chev Chelios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Wittchen.
Chelios throws a low kick, looking for Wittchen's leg but Wittchen calmly moves out of range.
Wittchen misses with a looping right.
Chelios thumps Wittchen with a low kick.
Chelios tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittchen thuds his right hand into Chelios's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chelios throws the kick towards the body but Wittchen avoids it.
Chelios misses with an uppercut
and Wittchen counters with a thumping low kick.
Wittchen shoots in looking for a takedown but Chelios manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wittchen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chelios looks to land a left hand but Wittchen moved out of range nicely.
Wittchen works Chelios's body with a nice hook.
Chelios misses with a right hand
and Wittchen counters with a series of strikes. Chelios will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chelios cracks Wittchen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wittchen.
Wittchen tries to work over Chelios's front leg with a kick but Chelios checks it.
Chelios throws a sloppy head kick and Wittchen moves out of range easily.
A jab from Chelios misses.
Chelios lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chelios scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chelios moves forwards but Wittchen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wittchen thows a leg kick but Chelios checks it
letting Chelios counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen cracks Chelios with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chelios connects with a crisp jab.
Wittchen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick from Chelios misses.
Chelios on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wittchen. Wittchen obviously looking to wear him down.
Chelios lands an overhand right.
Wittchen moves into the clinch.
Wittchen lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen presses Chelios against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Wittchen has Chelios pushed against the cage.
Chelios wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wittchen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wittchen scores a nice knee to the body.
Chelios tries to land a knee to the head but Wittchen blocks with his arms.
Chelios with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wittchen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chelios is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chelios working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wittchen keeps control of Chelios as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wittchen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chelios wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Schnee Wittchen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wittchen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chelios throws a lazy uppercut
and Wittchen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chelios thinking.
A slow jab from Chelios misses its intended target.
Chelios just misses with a punch to the body.
Chelios keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wittchen fails with a takedown attempt.
Wittchen tried to score with a low kick but Chelios checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittchen scores with a three punch combo!
Chelios throws the left hand but Wittchen avoids the punch easily.
Wittchen ducks under a wild hook from Chelios.
Wittchen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wittchen wants to land a leg kick but Chelios is out of range.
A head kick by Chelios misses
and Wittchen counters with a nice body shot.
Chelios misses with a low kick.
Chelios misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen gets a clinch.
Chelios tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wittchen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chelios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chelios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wittchen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wittchen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chelios was well out of range. Poor timing from Wittchen.
Wittchen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chelios counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wittchen.
Chelios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wittchen.
Wittchen moves away from the strike by Chelios.
Chelios throws a head kick that misses.
Wittchen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chelios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wittchen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Chelios coming out on top.
Chelios throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wittchen counters with an inside leg kick.
Chelios misses with a hook.
Wittchen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chelios, pushing him back against the cage.
Chelios is looking to break free of the clinch but Wittchen has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chelios looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chelios has had enough of the clinch but Wittchen keeps him there for the moment.
Chelios takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
Schnee Wittchen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wittchen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 48:48
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 48:48
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Schnee Wittchen retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuke Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosme Cosme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosme Cosme is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nuke Yu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cosme Cosme!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cosme.
Yu throws a shot from downtown. Cosme moves away and avoids it.
Cosme closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cosme throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yu parries the strikes from Cosme easily there. Cosme is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yu to escape.
Cosme trying to control the position but Yu is working away.
Cosme throws a strike aimed at the side of Yu's head but Yu avoids it well.
Yu looks to move to half guard but instead Cosme has passed into mount! Damn!
Cosme unloads with some shots from mount but Yu bucks and avoids them well.
Yu is looking to get to half guard.
Cosme putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Yu taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosme landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosme landing shots from mount.
Cosme scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cosme postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Yu bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Cosme and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cosme Cosme!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Danzig - Five Finger Crawl. Bernard Blake had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Blake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rico Willis!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Willis throws a push kick but Blake slaps the foot to one side.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willis was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Willis lands a jab to Blake's midsection.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
Blake throws an off balance right hand
and Willis counters with a nice uppercut.
Blake misses with a jab to the body
and Willis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Bernard Blake has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
Blake tries a low kick but Willis avoids it.
Blake misses with the combination.
Blake connects with a leg kick. Willis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Willis doesn't seem bothered though.
Blake throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Willis counter with a right hand.
Blake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blake lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willis was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Blake misses with a looping right.
Blake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Willis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Willis misses with the combination.
Blake misses with a combination
and Willis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Willis.
Blake connects with the punch.
Blake scores with a nice head shot.
Willis walks into a stiff left hand from Blake.
Blake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Blake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Rico Willis has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blake momentarily.
Blake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willis was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Willis tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Willis.
Blake throws a series of punches but Willis avoids them all with ease.
Willis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake lands a right hook to the body.
Willis takes the fight into the clinch.
Blake scores with a shot to the side of Willis's head.
Blake misses with a punch to the body.
Blake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Willis backwards.
Blake tries to throw a body punch but Willis avoids it by throwing Blake back against the cage.
Blake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Blake misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bernard Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Willis can pounce on him.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Willis connects with a jab.
Blake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Willis tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Willis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Willis defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Blake misses with a hook to the body
and Willis counters with a low kick, right behind Blake 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis closes the distance and clinches.
Blake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Willis looks gassed!
Blake taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blake lands a body punch.
Blake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blake tries a body shot but Willis blocks it.
Blake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Willis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blake prevents a body shot from Willis.
Willis struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blake is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Willis.
Willis blocks a body shot from Blake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Blake dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Blake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blake connects with the punch.
Willis avoids the body shot from Blake.
Blake moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Willis.
Willis looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Willis lands with an uppercut that bounces Blake off the cage and back into range.
Willis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blake looks to land a combination but Willis avoids it well.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willis lands a right hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Willis as Blake shoots in.
Willis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blake lands with a light punch inside.
Willis pushes off an throws an elbow but Blake leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Willis struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Blake.
Willis tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Willis back against the cage.
Blake scores with a hook to the body.
Willis is breathing heavily.
Blake is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Blake misses with a punch on the inside.
Willis takes a shot to the head.
Blake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Willis backwards.
That has opened up Rico Willis's cut even more.
Blake tries to work over Willis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake stalling in the clinch.
Willis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Willis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Willis smiles and moves away.
Blake swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bernard Blake is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blake!
Blake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blake scores with a punch to the head.
Willis is rocked!
Blake swats away the attempt to clinch by Willis.
Blake takes a swing at Willis's ribcage but misses.
Blake swinging wildly here.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willis.
Willis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rico Willis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Willis scores with a leg kick.
Blake tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Willis.
Blake tried to score with a low kick but Willis checks it.
Willis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Blake coming out on top.
The cut above Rico Willis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Willis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Willis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Willis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willis.
Blake throws a leg kick that is checked
and Willis counters with a low kick, right behind Blake 's knee.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willis manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Willis. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Willis misses.
Blake throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
Blake misses with a body shot.
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!
Willis misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Willis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blake is looking to score with low kicks.
Blake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Willis's waist but Willis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blake off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blake misses with an uppercut.
Willis tries to clinch up.
Willis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Willis closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blake misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Blake.
Blake tries to throw a body punch but Willis avoids it by throwing Blake back against the cage.
Willis misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Blake dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Willis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Willis.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Willis is just out of range.
A punch combination from Blake misses.
Blake throws a low kick but Willis moves out of range easily.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willis.
Willis misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Willis. That snapped Blake's head back.
Willis doesn't manage to clinch there - Blake circles away.
Blake misses with a lunging right hand
and Willis counters with a right hand to the body.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Willis.
Blake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Blake misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake checks a low kick from Willis.
Willis lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Willis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Willis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blake is looking to wear down Willis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Willis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Willis checks a low kick from Blake.
Blake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Willis throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Willis tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range.
Willis jabs Blake right on the nose. Blake blinks but takes it well.
Blake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Willis. That did some damage!
Willis throws a shot from downtown. Blake moves away and avoids it.
Willis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Willis wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake throws a low kick but Willis avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake misses with a right hand
and Willis counters with an inside leg kick.
Willis connects with an inside leg kick.
Willis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blake thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Blake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Willis misses with a few strikes there.
Willis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Willis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blake misses with the combination.
Blake lands with an overhand left.
Willis misses with a looping right.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Willis does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Willis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Willis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blake.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Willis backwards.
Blake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Willis missing with knees to the body.
Willis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blake gets through Willis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Willis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis blocks a body shot from Blake.
Willis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake pulls guard successfully.
Willis wants to get up but he can't break Blake's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blake trying to control the position.
Willis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rico Willis just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Willis scores with a jab to the body.
Willis scores with a jab to the head.
Blake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Willis.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Willis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blake swinging wildly here.
A jab from Blake misses.
Blake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blake misses with a combination
and Willis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake keeps the fight on the outside.
Blake tried to score with a low kick but Willis checks it.
Blake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blake swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Willis to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake cracks Willis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Willis's waist but Willis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blake off to one side.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Blake throws a series of punches but Willis avoids them all with ease.
Willis lands a jab to Blake's midsection.
Willis connects with the punch.
Willis lands a jab to the nose.
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 crowd cheers as Blake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Willis doesn't seem phased though.
Blake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Willis looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willis was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Willis misses the target.
Blake takes a swing at Willis's ribcage but misses.
Blake takes one on the button.
Willis scores with a one two! Blake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Willis but Willis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Willis slips a jab from Blake.
Willis jabs Blake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Willis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willis was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Willis connects with a body shot.
Blake thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Willis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Willis.
Blake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blake throws a predictable looking body shot
and Willis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Willis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Blake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blake throws a good cross that connects.
Willis tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range.
Willis misses with the combination.
Willis connects with a looping right hand.
Blake misses with a straight left.
Blake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake checks the leg kick.
Willis tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willis moves away.
Willis is looking to slow Blake down with leg kicks.
Blake shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blake showed some decent athleticism there.
Willis kicks Blake off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Willis is just out of range.
Blake walks into a straight right hand from Willis.
Willis sizes up Blake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Willis dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Blake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Willis cracks Blake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Willis misses.
Blake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Willis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willis moves out of range of the strikes.
Willis throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Blake misses the body punch
and Willis counters with a nice body shot.
Willis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Willis checks a leg kick.
Blake connects with a right hand. Willis shakes it off.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Blake throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake misses with a left hand
and Willis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
A slow jab from Blake misses its intended target.
Blake manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Willis on his heels. He'll look to pass Willis's guard now, I'm sure.
Blake throws a strike but Willis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Blake working a defensive guard here.
Willis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blake's guard.
Blake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking to sweep but instead, Willis has passed into half guard.
Blake is pressing down on Willis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Willis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blake's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake throws his legs up looking for a submission but Willis uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis decides to stand back up.
A jab from Willis misses.
A big right from Willis misses.
Willis lands a two punch combo.
Blake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blake closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Willis's guard.
Blake postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Willis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blake, into his guard.
Blake working a defensive guard but Willis passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake tries to reverse the position but Willis maintains control.
Blake regains half guard.
Blake is trying to maintain the position but Willis is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blake is trying to control but Willis manages to pass to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Blake!
Bernard Blake retains his heavyweight title!
Bernard Blake thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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