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Valhalla 24: Sydney PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Abramov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Abramov's choice of entrance music: Sex Machine. Roman Abramov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Jeff Ling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Abramov!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abramov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abramov lands in his opponent's guard.
Abramov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ling is proving hard to escape from.
Ling wants to sweep but no luck.
Abramov throwing strikes but missing.
Ling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abramov is looking to stand up but Ling won't let him.
Abramov distracts Ling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abramov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ling's head.
Abramov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ling manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abramov slips a jab and a cross from Ling.
Abramov shoots in and drives through. Ling sprawls well.
Ling tries to bum rush Abramov with a series of wild strikes but Abramov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ling digs a good hook to Abramov's body.
Abramov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ling is fending him off so far but Abramov persists. Nope, Ling circles away and we're back to standing.
Roman Abramov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abramov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jeff Ling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Abramov.
Abramov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ling as he jumps to the side.
Abramov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abramov looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abramov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ling is fending him off so far but Abramov persists. Nope, Ling circles away and we're back to standing.
Ling digs a good hook to Abramov's body.
Ling throws a series of strikes that have Abramov backpedaling.
It looks like Roman Abramov has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ling.
Ling throws the kick towards the body but Abramov avoids it.
Abramov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ling misses with a low kick.
Ling scores with a hook.
Ling cracks a nice hook into Abramov's ribs.
Abramov loads up on a big right hand but Ling slips the punch.
Ling fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ling keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abramov is rocked!
Abramov checks a leg kick.
Abramov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ling finish him?
Ling fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abramov get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Abramov stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Ling runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Ling!
A victorious Jeff Ling thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bembol Oblaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Bellvoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocco Bellvoni struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Bembol Oblaks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bembol Oblaks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocco Bellvoni!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellvoni pushes Oblaks up against the cage in a clinch.
Bellvoni looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bellvoni just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oblaks's brow.
Oblaks gets control of Bellvoni's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oblaks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Oblaks has his feet on Bellvoni's thighs here. He's pushed Bellvoni off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bellvoni screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bembol Oblaks!
During a confident post fight interview, Bembol Oblaks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armor King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamid Karzai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Armor King. Hamid Karzai acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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230 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Armor King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamid Karzai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karzai fails with a takedown attempt.
King closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
King is looking to take a break and control but Karzai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karzai is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but King has just dragged him back down to the mat.
King is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karzai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karzai tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karzai is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.
King postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Karzai is not content to let King control the position.
Karzai throws King to one side and escapes!
Karzai tries to score a power double leg takedown but King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karzai somewhat.
Karzai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karzai tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karzai tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karzai as he jumps to the side.
Karzai throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King misses with a head kick.
King takes the fight into the clinch.
Karzai goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Armor King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamid Karzai.
Karzai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karzai is defended easily by King.
Karzai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karzai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. King did well to prevent Karzai getting side control.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karzai blocks the strikes from King.
Karzai wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
King trying to control but Karzai postures up.
Karzai wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karzai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karzai scores with a couple of nice shots.
King wants to control but Karzai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is looking for a sweep. Karzai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karzai is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
Karzai is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karzai is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karzai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
King working a defensive guard here.
King working for a triangle but Karzai defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hamid Karzai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Karzai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karzai feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Karzai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karzai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King keeping moving, preventing Karzai from controlling successfully.
Karzai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
King has control of Karzai's left arm, preventing Karzai from doing any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Karzai. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Karzai trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamid Karzai has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Karzai slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karzai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karzai missing with knees to the body.
King lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karzai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karzai is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. King can't fight it off and eventually Karzai manages to take the fight to the floor. King looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karzai is controlling him.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karzai manages to get himself to full guard.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karzai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karzai working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karzai's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karzai is trying to keep King in close.
Karzai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
Karzai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Karzai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Karzai is retaining full guard.
King not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karzai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karzai has escaped and now he's on top!
Karzai throws a big right hand that misses.
Karzai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karzai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karzai trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamid Karzai 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!
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Karzai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karzai throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a single leg into guard. Karzai didn't expect that.
King scoring with some ground and pound.
Karzai controls King momentarily but King frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karzai wants to stand and escape but King is having none of it.
Karzai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Karzai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karzai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
King seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Karzai for as long as he can get away with.
King trying to control but Karzai is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karzai wants to stand but King is controlling the position.
King controlling from the top position.
Armor King has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Karzai works his way to full guard. Good work.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karzai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karzai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
King stands up over Karzai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Karzai wants to stand and escape but King is having none of it.
King controls from within his opponent's guard.
King gets to his feet. Karzai looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Karzai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karzai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but King checks it well.
King wants to clinch.
Karzai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karzai fails to land the takedown.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armor King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King fails to land the takedown.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Karzai.
Armor King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamid Karzai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hamid Karzai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karzai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armor King showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karzai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamid Karzai!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Goins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goins comes to the cage accompanied by Ha. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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153 lbs
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135 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
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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
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Leroy Goins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goins needs to keep his hands up - Goodman had a free shot at his head there.
Goins misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman misses with a hook. Goins ducked under it nicely.
Goodman misses with a hook to the body
and Goins counters with a head kick.
Goodman swings for the body but Goins moves out of range.
Goodman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Goins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leroy Goins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Goins.
Goins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Goins lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Goins checks it.
Goodman moves out of range as Goins throws a body kick.
Goins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Goins misses.
Goins throws a leg kick
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goins lands a really nice looking cross but Goodman seems unphased.
Goins lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.
A big right from Goodman misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goins throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goins just misses with a punch to the body.
Goins throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goodman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goins's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand
and Goins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Goins moved out of range.
Goodman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goins lands a head kick. Goodman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Goins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goins throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman counters with a two punch combo.
Goins misses with a straight right.
Goins throws a series of punches but Goodman avoids them all with ease.
Goodman lands a jab.
Goins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goins is looking to land body kicks.
Goins misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Goodman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman throws a right hand that misses
and Goins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Goins.
Goodman scores with a nice right hand.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Goins avoids it.
Goins throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Goins.
Goodman stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goins misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goins.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Goins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Goodman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goins swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Goins connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goodman's calf.
Goodman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goodman is able to avoid easily.
Goins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Goins looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goins blocks a low kick nicely.
Goins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goins misses with a low kick as Goodman jumps back.
Goins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goins blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Goins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Goins's ribs.
Goins 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goins throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goodman slips a straight right by Goins.
Goins misses with a double jab.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Goins throws a front kick that sends Goodman stumbling back into the cage.
Goins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goins.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodman slips a jab from Goins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins lands with an overhand left.
Leroy Goins is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodman throws a jab when Goins was well out of range.
Goins clobbers Goodman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That has opened up Saul Goodman's cut even more.
Goins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goins missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goins thuds his right hand into Goodman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goodman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goins ducks right into an uppercut from Goodman.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Goins.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Goins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman clobbers Goins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goins connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Goins misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goins lands a head kick!
Goins misses with a body shot.
Goodman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Goins moved out of range.
Goins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Goins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saul Goodman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Goins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goodman checks a low kick from Goins.
A good leg kick by Goins.
Goins cracks the inside of Goodman's front leg.
Goodman misses with a leg kick
enabling Goins to counter with a crisp jab.
Goins swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goins scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goins blocks a head kick by Goodman.
Goins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goins ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goins misses with the combination.
Goins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Goodman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goins is working away from the top position though.
Saul Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman won't allow Goins to pass to mount.
Goins is looking to take a break and control but Goodman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goins lands a nice short elbow.
Goodman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goins drops an elbow to the side of Goodman's head.
Goins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Goodman!
Goodman tries to hold on but Goins postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins looking to finish Goodman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Goodman!
Goodman is bucking up trying to escape but Goins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Goins lands with some strikes.
Goodman is rocked!
The cut above Saul Goodman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Goodman is in a horrible position here. Goins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Goodman is still in real trouble! Can Goins finish him?
Goodman is in a horrible position here. Goins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goins postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Goodman bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Goins and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Goins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noah Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheikh Hasina Wazed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wazed has chosen Mercedes Sosa - Como la Cigarra as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
140 lbs
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25
141 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sheikh Hasina Wazed!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wazed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ho misses with the combination.
Wazed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wazed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ho is looking for a triangle here but Wazed uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ho is trying to escape the position but Wazed is controlling the position.
Ho is trying to work for a sweep but Wazed has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazed controlling from mount.
Ho wants to control but Wazed is having none of it.
Wazed looking to finish Ho with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ho!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho is trying to escape the mount.
Wazed punching from mount but Ho doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wazed controlling from mount.
Ho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ho tries to lock up and control but Wazed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazed content just to control the position here.
Ho is squirming around, avoiding Wazed's attempts to control the action.
Wazed looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Wazed might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho wants to control but Wazed is having none of it.
Wazed is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wazed content just to control the position here.
Ho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheikh Hasina Wazed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ho throws a lazy right hand but Wazed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wazed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wazed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho.
Ho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ho loads up on a big right hand but Wazed slips the punch.
Wazed throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wazed throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho misses with a takedown
and Wazed counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wazed not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ho is trying to control but can't.
Wazed is pressing down on Ho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ho is holding on for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sheikh Hasina Wazed wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho fails with a takedown attempt.
Ho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wazed misses with a straight left.
Wazed looking to score a takedown here. Ho is defending well but Wazed drives through and ends up in Ho's guard.
Wazed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wazed trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ho is striking from the bottom but Wazed uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Wazed trying to control the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sheikh Hasina Wazed wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wazed bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho is trying to improve his position.
Wazed moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wazed throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wazed controlling from side mount.
Wazed lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheikh Hasina Wazed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ho enables Wazed to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wazed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wazed trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.
Ho controls Wazed momentarily but Wazed frees himself.
Sheikh Hasina Wazed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wazed 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sheikh Hasina Wazed hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wazed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ho somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazed cracks Ho with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wazed swivels and escapes.
Wazed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho tries to sprawl but Wazed drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Wazed has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ho is controlling Wazed's trapped leg to prevent Wazed from advancing to side control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sheikh Hasina Wazed hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ho throws out a loose jab but Wazed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho defending well as Wazed loads up on a big left hand.
Ho misses with a hook.
Ho fails to land the takedown.
Wazed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Wazed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho gets caught flat footed, as Wazed shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wazed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wazed trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wazed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wazed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sheikh Hasina Wazed was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ho lands in his opponent's guard.
Ho is fighting to break Wazed's control of his arms but Wazed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wazed controls Ho momentarily but Ho frees himself.
Noah Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sheikh Hasina Wazed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sheikh Hasina Wazed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wazed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheikh Hasina Wazed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Brasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnnie Rico will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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23
300 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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25
300 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
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Lethal high kicks
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donnie Brasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnnie Rico!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico lands with a straight right. Brasco didn't see that one coming.
Rico scores with a three punch combo!
Rico lands the left hand.
Brasco needs to keep his hands up - Rico had a free shot at his head there.
Rico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brasco at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brasco moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brasco.
Horrible takedown by Brasco or perhaps it was just good defense by Rico which made him look bad.
Rico connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brasco. Brasco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rico misses with an uppercut.
Brasco moves out of range of the strikes.
Rico throws a combination. Brasco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnnie Rico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brasco misses with a kick to the body.
Rico cracks Brasco with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Brasco tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rico pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Brasco is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnnie Rico!
Johnnie Rico was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reil Bogs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie McStar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
195 lbs
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26
198 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reil Bogs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie McStar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStar shoots in and gets a takedown into Bogs's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bogs is trying to control the position but McStar postures up.
Bogs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McStar.
McStar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McStar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bogs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McStar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McStar throwing strikes from guard but Bogs blocks nicely.
McStar 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.
Bogs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McStar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bogs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bogs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McStar throws a big right hand that misses.
McStar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bogs working a defensive guard here.
McStar wants to control from the top but Bogs keeps moving.
McStar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McStar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bogs is trying to control the position but McStar postures up.
McStar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McStar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bogs is keeping the position for now.
McStar landing some decent shots from guard.
Bogs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McStar works over Bogs with some ground and pound from guard.
McStar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bogs controls McStar momentarily but McStar frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogs keeping moving, preventing McStar from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McStar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Reil Bogs just wasn't active enough.
Bogs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bogs wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bogs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bogs.
Bogs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogs scores with a shot to the body.
Reil Bogs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogs throws a push kick but McStar slaps the foot to one side.
McStar keeps the fight on the outside.
Bogs throws out a powerful jab.
Bogs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McStar.
It looks like Robbie McStar has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McStar takes a kick to the side of the head.
McStar gets a takedown into half guard.
McStar trying to control from half guard but Bogs is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogs wants to control but McStar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStar is nestled in close to Bogs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bogs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bogs.
McStar throwing strikes from guard but Bogs blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McStar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie McStar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie McStar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A swing and a miss from McStar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bogs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bogs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bogs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McStar scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Reil Bogs has been cut.
McStar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bogs's guard.
McStar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bogs working for a triangle but McStar defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McStar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McStar tries to free his leg and advance position but Bogs is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bogs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McStar defends well.
McStar lands a couple of digs.
Bogs is trying to control the position but McStar postures up.
Bogs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McStar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bogs controls McStar momentarily but McStar frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Reil Bogs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McStar shoots for a double leg takedown but Bogs sprawls well. He's pushed McStar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick from Bogs lands but McStar takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bogs's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bogs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McStar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McStar works over Bogs with some ground and pound from guard.
McStar throwing strikes but missing.
McStar slips nicely into half guard.
McStar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bogs is trying to maintain the position but McStar is very close to passing his half guard.
Bogs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McStar throws a big elbow that misses.
Bogs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McStar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McStar advances position into side control!
Bogs is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McStar scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McStar working the body and head with strikes.
Bogs is trying to control McStar's posture but McStar avoids it.
Bogs taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bogs dodges the ground and pound from McStar.
Bogs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McStar working Bogs over with strikes.
Bogs has hold of McStar's hands but McStar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bogs is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McStar lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Bogs quite badly. Bogs pulls McStar in close trying to recover. McStar postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Bogs on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Bogs doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie McStar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Robbie McStar made sure he mentioned XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Breaksiron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Flanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanders has chosen Star Spangled Banner as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 Todd Flanders was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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28
155 lbs
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22
170 lbs
7 - 0 - 1 |
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Breaksiron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Flanders!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flanders misses with a low kick.
Breaksiron fails with a takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Breaksiron checks a leg kick.
Todd Flanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flanders lands a head shot.
Breaksiron moves into the clinch.
Flanders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Breaksiron backwards.
Flanders struggles to land a body shot inside as Breaksiron controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Flanders fails to land.
Flanders struggles to land a body shot inside as Breaksiron controls his hands.
Breaksiron wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flanders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Breaksiron.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Flanders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flanders is fighting off a takedown attempt but Breaksiron is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Flanders to the mat. Flanders regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Breaksiron wants to control from the top but Flanders keeps moving.
Flanders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Breaksiron trying to control but Flanders is working from the bottom.
Breaksiron lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Flanders is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanders is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Breaksiron trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breaksiron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flanders swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breaksiron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flanders controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flanders wants to hit a switch here but Breaksiron passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Flanders there!
Breaksiron is landing with some decent strikes but Flanders is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaksiron thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Breaksiron throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Breaksiron avoids the attempt from Flanders to control.
Breaksiron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flanders is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flanders blocking the ground and pound.
Flanders is wriggling around trying to escape.
Breaksiron has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Breaksiron throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaksiron is landing with some decent strikes but Flanders is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Flanders tries to hold on but Breaksiron postures up.
Breaksiron misses with a head shot.
Breaksiron looking to control but Flanders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Breaksiron lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Breaksiron fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flanders is bucking up trying to escape but Breaksiron cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Breaksiron looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Flanders is rocked!
Flanders is looking to improve his position but Breaksiron isn't that keen on the idea.
Flanders is still in real trouble! Can Breaksiron finish him?
Breaksiron avoids the attempt from Flanders to control.
Flanders taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Breaksiron dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Flanders keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flanders misses with a left hand
and Breaksiron counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Breaksiron trying to control but Flanders is working from the bottom.
Flanders controls Breaksiron momentarily but Breaksiron frees himself.
Breaksiron throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flanders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Breaksiron working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Breaksiron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flanders working a defensive guard here.
Breaksiron trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breaksiron looking to sit in guard and control but Flanders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flanders wants to pass the guard but Breaksiron is keeping the position.
Breaksiron is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flanders defends well.
Flanders seems to have recovered his senses.
Breaksiron is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flanders defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaksiron looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flanders passes into side control.
Breaksiron is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Breaksiron is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaksiron can't do much from the bottom here.
Flanders in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Breaksiron is trying to improve his position.
Flanders is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Flanders stalls from top position.
Richard Breaksiron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Breaksiron tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanders wants to control but Breaksiron is keeping him busy.
Breaksiron is trying to get back to half guard.
Flanders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breaksiron keeps working.
Breaksiron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flanders tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flanders has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Breaksiron dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Flanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Breaksiron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flanders as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Breaksiron.
Flanders cracks a nice hook into Breaksiron's ribs.
Flanders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Breaksiron manages to avoid it.
Flanders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flanders scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanders lands a right hook to the body.
Breaksiron tries to keep at a distance but Flanders has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Flanders.
Flanders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Breaksiron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flanders prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Breaksiron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flanders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flanders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Breaksiron tries for a takedown. No joy.
Flanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Flanders.
Flanders is leaning against Breaksiron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Flanders swings wildly with an uppercut but Breaksiron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flanders swings wildly with an uppercut but Breaksiron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flanders lands a body shot.
Breaksiron is trying to drag Flanders to the mat but Flanders just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breaksiron is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Flanders is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanders is leaning against Breaksiron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Flanders tries to work over Breaksiron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Breaksiron tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Breaksiron takes a shot to the head.
Flanders lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flanders scores with a shot to the side of Breaksiron's head.
Flanders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flanders misses with the head strike.
Flanders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Breaksiron tries for a takedown but Flanders manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanders working aggressively here.
Breaksiron is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Flanders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Breaksiron blocks an uppercut.
Flanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flanders leaning his opponent against the cage.
Flanders works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flanders misses with some punches.
Flanders lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Flanders really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Flanders. Breaksiron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flanders misses with an attempted mid kick.
Flanders is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Breaksiron rather than just go for the knockout.
Flanders lands with a good body shot.
Flanders looks to land a body kick but Breaksiron moved away.
Flanders scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Breaksiron checks a leg kick.
Breaksiron has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Breaksiron there as he acknowledges the shot.
Breaksiron slips under a jab.
Flanders closes the distance and clinches.
Flanders lands with a short shot to the head.
Breaksiron blocks a body shot from Flanders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Breaksiron drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Breaksiron is trying to drag Flanders to the mat but Flanders just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Breaksiron prevents a body shot from Flanders.
Breaksiron is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Breaksiron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breaksiron is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flanders pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flanders has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Breaksiron drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flanders gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Flanders.
Flanders misses with a punch on the inside.
Flanders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flanders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flanders lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Breaksiron tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flanders smiles and moves away.
Flanders lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaksiron fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flanders misses with a body shot.
Flanders lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Breaksiron blocks a head kick by Flanders.
Flanders lands with a kick to the ribs.
Flanders thows a leg kick but Breaksiron checks it
and Breaksiron counters with a shoot takedown. Flanders fights it but they end up in guard.
Flanders keeping moving, preventing Breaksiron from controlling successfully.
Breaksiron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Breaksiron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flanders is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flanders wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Breaksiron postures up and lands a big shot to Flanders's brow.
Breaksironis looking to pass into half guard but Flanders pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Flanders is in guard.
Breaksiron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flanders won't allow Breaksiron to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flanders wants to pass the guard but Breaksiron is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Flanders dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Flanders.
Flanders is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Flanders throws a leg kick which misses Breaksiron's front leg but catches the back leg as Breaksiron tries to avoid it.
Breaksiron takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Breaksiron takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Todd Flanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flanders looks to throw the jab but Breaksiron is out of range.
Flanders swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Breaksiron.
Breaksiron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flanders.
No luck for Breaksiron with that takedown attempt.
Breaksiron shoots in for a takedown but Flanders shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanders throws a head kick that misses.
Breaksiron is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flanders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Breaksiron manages to avoid it.
Flanders closes the distance and clinches.
Todd Flanders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Breaksiron tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flanders smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Breaksiron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flanders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flanders connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanders misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Breaksiron counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Breaksiron missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flanders is looking to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flanders keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Breaksiron wants to free his trapped foot but Flanders is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Breaksiron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flanders trying to control but Breaksiron postures up.
Breaksiron is working for a kimura here but Flanders manages to reverse the position and he's now in Breaksiron's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaksiron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flanders wants to stand but Breaksiron has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Breaksiron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flanders's guard.
Breaksiron throws a strike but Flanders rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Breaksiron trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaksiron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breaksiron looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Flanders puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Flanders is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Breaksiron tries to roll over but Flanders keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Todd Flanders.
I think Flanders has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Todd Flanders! Todd Flanders retains his lightweight title!
Todd Flanders was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rourke has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it black as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Orion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikko Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion scores with a head kick.
Orion moves forwards but Rourke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rourke misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Rourke.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Rourke misses its intended target.
Orion tries to clinch up but Rourke circles away and keeps his distance.
Rourke misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Rourke misses.
Rourke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orion momentarily.
Rourke misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rourke throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Orion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rourke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rourke missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rourke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rourke blocks a leg kick.
Orion wants to clinch up but Rourke keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke gets tackled into the cage by Orion. Orion maintains the clinch.
Rourke is trying to break free.
Orion lands a right hand.
Orion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rourke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orion prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Orion misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Orion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rourkes head.
Rourke lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Cole Orion has been cut.
Orion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rourke trying to land knees to the body.
Rourke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rourke misses with a punch on the inside.
Rourke is working Orion over against the cage.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rourke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rourke misses the shot to the body.
Orion takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Orion.
Orion moves away from the strike by Rourke.
Orion has closed the distance and engaged Rourke in a clinch.
Rourke wants a takedown.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Rourke.
A shot in the inside from Rourke.
Rourke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rourke throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rourke swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
Orion slips a jab from Rourke.
Orion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orion prevents a body shot from Rourke.
Rourke blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orion tries to clinch there but Rourke circles away.
Orion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rourke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Orion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rourke ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Orion throws a front kick aimed at Rourke's knee but Rourke avoids it well.
Orion tries to clinch but Rourke moves out of range.
Orion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orion is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rourke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Rourke is out of range.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.
Orion rushes Rourke and presses him up against the cage.
Orion stops a takedown attempt from Rourke.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Rourke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke jumps guard but Orion stands there with Rourke around his waist. Rourke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Orion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Rourke tries to break the clinch but Orion is controlling the position.
Rourke has Orion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rourke gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rourke wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orion wants to control but Rourke is keeping busy.
Orion is doing well to control the position and prevent Rourke from advancing to side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rourke prevents Orion from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikko Rourke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cole Orion's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Orion throws a leg kick
and Rourke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orion tries to clinch there but Rourke circles away.
Orion is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
Rourke lands a lovely overhand right.
Rourke misses with a looping right.
Orion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rourke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Orion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rourke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orion is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rourke is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Orion to the mat. Orion regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Orion is trying to control the position but Rourke postures up.
Rourke stopping the sweep attempt from Orion.
Rourke trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rourke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion tries to control but Rourke wriggling away.
Orion throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Orion content just to control the position here.
Rourke tries to reverse the position but Orion maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion controlling from mount.
Orion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Orion tries to control but Rourke wriggling away.
Orion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rourke on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Orion looking to control and managing it successfully.
Orion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rourke is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Cole Orion wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
An inside leg kick from Orion misses.
Rourke scores with a body shot.
Orion moves into the clinch successfully.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Rourke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion prevents Rourke from breaking the clinch.
Rourke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Rourke.
Rourke checks the leg kick.
Rourke misses the jab.
Orion tries to clinch up but Rourke circles away and keeps his distance.
Orion walks into a straight right hand from Rourke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion tries to clinch but Rourke is having none of it.
A leg kick checked by Orion.
Rourke swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
Rourke misses with a looping left.
Rourke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orion tries to clinch up
and Rourke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orion's knee momentarily.
Rourke lands a glancing blow to the side of Orion's head.
Orion wants to clinch up but Rourke keeps it at a distance.
Rourke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rourke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rourke throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rourke misses with a wild body shot.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikko Rourke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cole Orion'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.
Rourke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Orion pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rourke back to the cage. Orion follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rourke with a nice cross.
Orion walks into a stiff left hand from Rourke.
Rourke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rourke thuds his shin into the meat of Orion's side.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Rourke is just out of range.
Cole Orion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rourke, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rourke connects with a solid leg kick.
Orion is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
Orion misses with a low kick as Rourke jumps back.
Rourke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
Rourke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rourke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke looks for a takedown but Orion sprawls well.
Orion is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
Rourke misses the jab.
Rourke lands a slapping body shot.
Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rourke loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Orion slaps away a takedown attempt from Rourke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Rourke misses with a lunging right hand
and Orion counters with a leg kick.
Rourke moves out of range of the body kick.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rourke.
A leg kick checked by Rourke.
Rourke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orion is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rourke just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke keeps the fight on the outside.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick from Rourke.
Mikko Rourke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Orion clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Rourke.
Rourke creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Orion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orion tries a knee to the head but Rourke blocks it.
Orion avoiding damage as Rourke throws knees to the body.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Rourke.
Rourke manages to break the clinch.
Orion tries to clinch but Rourke is having none of it.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rourke misses with a looping left.
Rourke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orion throws a head kick but Rourke moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion pushes Rourke up against the cage in a clinch.
Rourke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rourke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orion avoids it.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion lands with a right to the head.
Rourke fails to pull guard.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Rourke.
Rourke takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Orion.
Rourke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rourke misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion lands with a left to the head.
Rourke tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Rourke back against the cage.
Orion tries to work over Rourke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rourke misses with the head strike.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Orion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rourke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orion pulls his leg out and moves away.
Orion is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Orion.
Orion blocks a leg kick.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rourke misses with an uppercut
and Orion counters with a two punch combo.
Rourke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orion wants to clinch
and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rourke, pushing him back against the cage.
Orion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rourke takes a shot to the head.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Rourke.
Orion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Orion clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cole Orion'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.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rourke. That did some damage!
Rourke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.
Orion scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orion is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Jab, jab by Rourke - just one landing.
Rourke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rourke walks into a jab.
Orion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rourke in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion is looking to clinch.
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rourke.
Rourke is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rourke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orion defends it nicely.
Orion throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rourke's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orion.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.
Rourke connects with an inside leg kick.
Rourke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orion doesn't manage to clinch there - Rourke circles away.
Orion wants to clinch but Rourke slips to the side
and Rourke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rourke walks into a straight right hand from Orion.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rourke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rourke throws a front kick that sends Orion stumbling back into the cage.
Orion jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orion gets a clinch.
Orion blocks a body shot from Rourke.
Rourke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orion misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orion.
Orion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rourke or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orion lands a right hand.
Orion scores with a shoulder strike.
Rourke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orion is defending well for now.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Rourke.
Rourke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Orion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Orion lands a nice uppercut.
Rourke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Rourke.
Rourke breaks the clinch.
Orion tries to clinch up.
Nice shot lands for Orion.
Rourke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Orion. Those never looked like landing.
Orion cracks the inside of Rourke's front leg.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orion tries to clinch but Rourke moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion is looking to clinch.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch but Rourke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Orion misses.
Orion slips a jab from Rourke.
Orion moves in looking to clinch but Rourke pushes him off.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Rourke.
Rourke connects with a jab.
Orion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orion throws a leg kick but Rourke checks it.
Orion slips a straight right by Rourke.
Orion fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Rourke.
Rourke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion wants to clinch.
Rourke blocks a low kick nicely.
Orion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orion wants it to stay on the feet.
Rourke thows a body shot but no joy.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orion feints and then cracks Rourke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rourke down.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick from Rourke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rourke throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orion moves in looking to clinch but Rourke pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rourke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
Rourke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rourke throws a poor cross that misses
and Orion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rourke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Orion had his way with Mikko Rourke in that round.
The cut man is working on Cole Orion's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Orion wants to clinch.
Rourke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orion darts in trying to clinch
and Rourke counters with a leg kick.
Orion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orion throws a low kick but Rourke avoids it.
Orion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Rourke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orion. That did some damage!
Rourke throws a wild body kick that Orion sees coming a mile off.
Orion forces Rourke back against the cage and clinches.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rourke is looking to break free of the clinch but Orion has double underhooks.
Rourke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rourke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orion tries to clinch but Rourke is having none of it.
Orion throws a head kick but Rourke moves out of range.
Rourke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orion's sensitive parts.
Orion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rourke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orion in his tracks.
Orion clinches up with Rourke and pushes him back against the cage.
Cole Orion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rourke backwards.
Orion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orion lands a shoulder strike.
Rourke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rourke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orion after a bit of a struggle.
Rourke has Orion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rourke is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rourke jumps guard and drags Orion to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Orion looking to sit in guard and control but Rourke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion is controlling Rourke's posture.
Rourke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Orion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rourke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Orion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mikko Rourke has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rourke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rourke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.
Rourke is looking to stall here but Orion recovers full guard.
Mikko Rourke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke looking to pass the guard.
Orion being controlled here, momentarily.
Rourke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rourke wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rourke throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rourke being controlled here momentarily.
Rourke won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikko Rourke.
I think Rourke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:47
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:47
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion!
Cole Orion is the new middleweight champion!
Cole Orion took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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