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SPFT 26:Title Night PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Silk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costa comes to the cage accompanied by Club Can't Handle Me ft. David Guetta-Flo Rida. Ryan Costa had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Casey Silk!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Costa looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Silk gets the takedown into side control.
Silk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Costa is trying to get back to half guard.
Silk scoring with punches and elbows.
Silk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
Silk working the ground and pound.
Silk is trying to get an arm triangle but Costa is defending well.
Silk remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Silk is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Costa looks calm but he's in trouble here. Silk gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Costa is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Silk lets go of the hold and Costa can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Casey Silk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Deep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercito Gesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Deep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mercito Gesta!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gesta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gesta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gesta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Deep's guard.
Deep looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gesta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gesta wants to control from the top but Deep keeps moving.
Gesta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mercito Gesta was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gesta avoids the head kick by Deep.
Gesta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Deep wants to control but Gesta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gesta stalling away here and it's allowed Deep to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gesta content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Deep has locked up a guillotine! Deep's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gesta is holding on here and Deep must be using up a lot of energy. Gesta has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Deep gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Deep!
Johnny Deep decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mordechai Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Obvious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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270 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mordechai Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Captain Obvious!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx moves out of range of the body kick.
Obvious feints a jab promting Marx to slip. Obvious then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marx slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marx uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marx misses the jab.
Obvious throws a series of punches but Marx avoids them all with ease.
Marx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marx feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Marx stands and steps away. Obvious gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obvious looks to clinch
and Marx counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obvious lands a head kick. Marx smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Obvious looks to land a body kick but Marx moved away.
Obvious misses with a kick to the body
and Marx counters with a nice uppercut.
Marx avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marx throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marx throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx connects with a single shot there.
Marx throws a sloppy head kick and Obvious moves out of range easily.
Obvious misses with a head kick.
Marx thuds his shin into the meat of Obvious's side.
Obvious looks gassed!
Marx throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Marx does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marx lands a big head kick that sends Obvious tumbling to the mat! Marx takes a step backwards and waves Obvious back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Obvious is rocked!
Marx misses with a looping right.
Obvious is still on wobbly legs! Can Marx finish him?
Marx throws a shot from downtown. Obvious moves away and avoids it.
Marx throws a jab but it's blocked by Obvious.
Marx is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Obvious hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mordechai Marx!
Mordechai Marx managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hell's Balls Recovery (160), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Adebesi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Spencer!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spencer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adebesi lands with a straight right. Spencer didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Spencer misses.
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adebesi throws out the jab.
Spencer throws a head kick that half lands.
Adebesi throws a series of punches but Spencer avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spencer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spencer staying out of range there.
Adebesi avoids the body shot from Spencer.
Spencer scores with a decent looking hook.
Adebesi blocks a head kick by Spencer.
Sloppy strikes from Spencer. Those never looked like landing.
Spencer throws out a loose jab but Adebesi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer avoids the body shot from Adebesi.
Spencer throws a hook but Adebesi blocks it.
Adebesi lands with a big left! Spencer is wobbled badly! Adebesi comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Spencer to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Simon Adebesi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glen Dale Arizona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Stinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Stinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glen Dale Arizona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Freddy Stinger!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arizona avoids it really well and circles away.
Stinger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stinger drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stinger wants to control from the top but Arizona keeps moving.
Arizona manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Arizona thowing shots but they're missing.
Stinger working to try and regain half guard.
Stinger wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stinger wants to hold on but Arizona pushes him away.
Stinger is trying to escape the mount.
Arizona knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stinger on the ground.
Stinger gets back to half guard.
Arizona thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stinger's head.
Arizona wants to free his trapped foot but Stinger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stinger is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arizona stalling away here and it's allowed Stinger to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stinger working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arizona has passed into half guard!
Stinger wants to improve his position but Arizona is controlling well.
Stinger gets back to full guard.
Arizona trying to control but Stinger is working from the bottom.
Stinger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arizona slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arizona accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arizona has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arizona wants to get up but he can't break Stinger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Arizona avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stinger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arizona scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stinger wants to sweep here but Arizona controlling him for the moment.
Stinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arizona defends well.
Stinger wants to sweep here but Arizona controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stinger keeping full guard, as Arizona tries to pass.
Stinger working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arizona has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stinger looking for subs from the bottom but Arizona mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arizona landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddy Stinger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stinger misses with a takedown
and Arizona counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like Freddy Stinger has been cut.
Stinger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stinger.
Stinger tries to strike from the bottom.
Stinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arizona is aware though and is defending well.
Stinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arizona defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arizona.
Arizona stands up over Stinger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arizona is aware though and is defending well.
Stinger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinger thowing shots but they're missing.
Freddy Stinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stinger unloads with some shots from mount but Arizona bucks and avoids them well.
Stinger moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Arizona has worked his arm free - good work by Arizona!
Arizona is pushing Stinger's head away, looking to escape. Stinger manages to hold on to the position though.
Stinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arizona wants to control but Stinger postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arizona manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stinger's best efforts.
Stinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arizona defends it well.
Stinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arizona keeps working.
Stinger works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stinger thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Arizona sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arizona trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Stinger thowing shots but they're missing.
Stinger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arizona is surviving well by controlling Stinger's body position as best he can.
Stinger goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Arizona turns into him and now he's in Stinger's guard.
Arizona gets to his feet. Stinger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stinger misses with a takedown attempt - Arizona sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stinger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arizona, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arizona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stingers head.
A right handed body shot lands from Arizona.
Stinger fails to pull guard.
Glen Dale Arizona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Stinger.
Arizona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stinger or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arizona lands a shoulder strike.
Arizona unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stinger is breathing heavily.
Arizona lands a hook that snaps the head of Stinger backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Arizona.
Arizona lands an elbow inside that Stinger shrugs off.
The referee is keeping an eye on Arizona - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Dale Arizona dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Stinger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stinger tries for a takedown but Arizona circles away easily
and Arizona counters with a nice leg kick.
Stinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arizona counters with a thumping low kick.
Arizona scores with a push kick.
Arizona looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stinger has hold of Arizona's hands but Arizona slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Arizona looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stinger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arizona thows a huge punch but Stinger dodges it nicely.
Stinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arizona slips a nice elbow through Stinger's hands, connecting with Stinger's forehead.
Stinger has hold of Arizona's hands but Arizona slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinger trying to control here.
Arizona is looking to advance position but Stinger won't allow it.
Stinger tries to get to full guard but Arizona has control of the leg.
Stinger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arizona pulls his head out easily.
Arizona lands with a punch from half guard.
Stinger is looking for a sweep. Arizona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arizona trying to control the action but Stinger is working from the bottom.
Arizona is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Arizona blocks Stinger's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arizona landing strikes, looking to finish!
Arizona lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stinger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stinger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arizona pulls his head out easily.
Arizona is looking to advance position but Stinger won't allow it.
Arizona is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stinger sees it coming and defends easily.
Stinger tries to kick Arizona off but Arizona keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Arizona wants to pass the guard but Stinger is defending well.
Stinger is looking for a sweep. Arizona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stinger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stinger trying to control the position.
Arizona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arizona has managed to get both his arms back between Stinger's legs - danger averted.
Stinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arizona slips nicely into half guard.
Stinger wants to control the action here but instead Arizona manages to pass to full mount!
Arizona with the ground and pound from mount.
Arizona lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Arizona raining down shots from the mount!
Stinger is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Arizona! Stinger is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Glen Dale Arizona!
Glen Dale Arizona 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 Ba Lil IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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204 lbs
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200 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John McNamara!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lil IV was well out of range. Poor timing from McNamara.
Lil IV throws the left hand but McNamara avoids the punch easily.
Lil IV misses with an uppercut.
McNamara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McNamara wants it to stay on the feet.
McNamara throws a shot from downtown. Lil IV moves away and avoids it.
McNamara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lil IV slips a straight right by McNamara.
Lil IV misses with a looping right.
A big right from Lil IV misses.
Lil IV throws a head kick but McNamara moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. McNamara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McNamara misses with an uppercut.
McNamara ducks under a wild hook from Lil IV.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McNamara duly obliges.
McNamara lands a jab-cross combination.
McNamara misses with a looping right.
Lil IV looks to throw the jab but McNamara is out of range.
Lil IV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNamara manages to avoid it.
Lil IV misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. McNamara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McNamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lil IV attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from McNamara misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil IV throws a series of punches but McNamara avoids them all with ease.
Lil IV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by McNamara as he connects with a hook.
McNamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Lil IV.
A jab from McNamara misses.
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!
McNamara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lil IV doesn't seem bothered though.
Ba Lil IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lil IV misses with a body shot
and McNamara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lil IV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McNamara.
Lil IV takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara throws a body punch but Lil IV moves out of range.
McNamara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lil IV's head.
Lil IV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNamara.
McNamara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lil IVs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McNamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lil IV.
McNamara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lil IV fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lil IV is defended easily by McNamara.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil IV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNamara avoids the body shot from Lil IV.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - McNamara scores with a four punch combination!
Lil IV takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lil IV misses with a left hand
and McNamara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lil IV takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lil IV lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McNamara scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lil IV slips under a jab.
McNamara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McNamara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lil IV throws an off balance right hand
and McNamara counters with a left to the body.
McNamara lands with an uppercut that bounces Lil IV off the cage and back into range.
Lil IV looks to score with a jab to the body but McNamara is just out of range.
McNamara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lil IV misses with a low kick.
Lil IV gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McNamara connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Lil IV misses.
Lil IV ducks right into an uppercut from McNamara.
Lil IV throws a jab when McNamara was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara scores with a jab.
Lil IV fails with the takedown.
McNamara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lil IV avoids a punch combination nicely.
McNamara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lil IV fails with a takedown attempt.
McNamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara lands with a hook. Lil IV tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lil IV misses the shot to the body.
McNamara misses with a looping right.
McNamara avoids the body shot from Lil IV.
McNamara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil IV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNamara swinging wildly here.
John McNamara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McNamara scores with a jab.
McNamara misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara digs a good hook to Lil IV's body.
A big left from McNamara misses.
Lil IV misses with a straight right.
Lil IV loads up on a big right hand but McNamara slips the punch.
Lil IV throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lil IV. Those never looked like landing.
Lil IV takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McNamara slips a straight right by Lil IV.
Lil IV misses with an uppercut
enabling McNamara to counter with a crisp jab.
Lil IV takes a swing at McNamara's ribcage but misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lil IV. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara lands a right hook to the body.
McNamara thows a body shot but no joy.
McNamara defending well as Lil IV loads up on a big left hand.
McNamara sizes up Lil IV with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McNamara looks to land a left hand but Lil IV moved out of range nicely.
Lil IV throws a looping overhand right but McNamara ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lil IV throws a looping overhand right but McNamara ducks down to avoid it.
Lil IV shoots in but no luck this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil IV misses with a body shot.
Lil IV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNamara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McNamara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Donk. McNamara catches Lil IV right on the button with a cross.
Lil IV moves out of range of the strikes.
McNamara slips under a jab from Lil IV.
Lil IV gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lil IV looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lil IV misses with a takedown attempt - McNamara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lil IV swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McNamara thows a body shot but no joy.
McNamara lands the left hand.
Lil IV looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A punch combination from McNamara misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil IV misses with a head kick.
McNamara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lil IV looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McNamara preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McNamara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lil IV. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lil IV wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNamara keeps working.
Lil IV is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil IV wants to free his trapped foot but McNamara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lil IV thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McNamara's head.
Lil IV sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McNamara defending well though.
McNamara wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil IV not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lil IV frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McNamara blocking the ground and pound.
Lil IV throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McNamara because Lil IV loaded up on that one.
Lil IV sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lil IV moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McNamara has worked his arm free - good work by McNamara!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lil IV sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McNamara is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara tries to escape but Lil IV is in control.
Lil IV thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lil IV throws an elbow but McNamara slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ba Lil IV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNamara holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lil IV fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lil IV looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ba Lil IV showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McNamara 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McNamara!
John McNamara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theopolis Barrymore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peekay Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barrymore kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Thing That Should Not Be. Williams has chosen Noise Won't Stop as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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29
194 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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31
195 lbs
21 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theopolis Barrymore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peekay Williams!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrymore avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barrymore on the side of the head.
Williams lands a jab.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrymore was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Barrymore's defenses.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams leaves Barrymore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barrymore's head.
Barrymore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barrymore somewhat.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Barrymore's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barrymore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theopolis Barrymore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrymore shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barrymore shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Barrymore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barrymore on the side of the head.
Barrymore shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Barrymore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Barrymore should have avoided that one.
Williams lands a jab-cross combination.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Barrymore's knee but Barrymore avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrymore takes one on the button.
Barrymore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barrymore counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams throws a series of punches but Barrymore avoids them all with ease.
Williams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barrymore's half guard.
Barrymore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barrymore trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Barrymore looking for submissions off his back.
Barrymore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barrymore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrymore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barrymore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barrymore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Williams throwing shots but Barrymore is blocking nicely.
Williams winds up and cracks Barrymore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Williams wants to control but Barrymore is keeping him busy.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barrymore is trying to control but can't.
Barrymore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barrymore is not content to let Williams control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrymore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams trying to pass the guard but Barrymore defending well.
Barrymore is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barrymore is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barrymore avoid being mounted?
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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!
Barrymore throws a strike from the bottom but Williams passes into side control!
Barrymore is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrymore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ground and pound from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peekay Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peekay Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrymore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barrymore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barrymore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theopolis Barrymore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Barrymore. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Barrymore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barrymore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrymore has a takedown stuffed.
Williams tests Barrymore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Theopolis Barrymore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams.
Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barrymore tries to buck Williams off but Williams is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams working the ground and pound from side control.
Barrymore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard.
Barrymore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barrymore trying to control from the bottom.
Barrymore tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Barrymore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Barrymore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barrymore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams throwing shots but Barrymore is blocking nicely.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barrymore looking for submissions off his back.
Barrymore taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrymore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barrymore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Barrymore defends it.
Barrymore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barrymore flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Barrymore looking for submissions off his back.
Williams is keen to just control but Barrymore is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrymore looking for submissions off his back.
Barrymore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Williams stands up out of the half guard.
Williams scores with a jab. Barrymore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrymore throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Barrymore on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Barrymore shoots in.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peekay Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barrymore gets caught flat footed, as Williams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barrymore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams trying to control but Barrymore is working from the bottom.
Barrymore has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barrymore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Barrymore's legs - danger averted.
Williams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barrymore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barrymore taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barrymore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.
Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barrymore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Barrymore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Williams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barrymore!
Williams looking to control but Barrymore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A big strike lands for Williams! That's really hurt Barrymore and he's turned his back - Williams keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Williams jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peekay Williams!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rourke comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones - Paint it black. Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BLUNT- The Iron Maiden. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
196 lbs
22 - 11 - 1 |
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33
195 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
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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
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mikko Rourke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Silva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks to land a left hand but Rourke moved out of range nicely.
Rourke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rourke lands with some strikes.
Silva tries to hold on but Rourke postures up.
Rourke misses with a head shot.
Silva tries to hold on but Rourke pushes him away.
Rourke controlling from mount.
Rourke punishing his opponent with strikes.
Silva holds on, trying desperately to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rourke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke lands a heavy elbow.
Rourke avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Rourke prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Rourke dominating with strikes here.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Rourke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Rourke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rourke prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Rourke trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Rourke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rourke controlling the pace for now.
Silva tries to hold on but Rourke pushes him away.
Rourke throwing strikes here but Silva is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva is in a horrible position here. Rourke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Silva regains half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Rourke is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Rourke is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Rourke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rourke seems to be looking for submissions.
Rourke is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Silva as he works his way to full guard.
Rourke throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Rourke is proving a slippery customer.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rourke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rourke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rourke wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva 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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rourke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva has Rourke pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Rourke dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rourke lands a jab to the nose.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Rourke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rourke as he jumps to the side.
Rourke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Rourke shows good takedown defense.
Rourke thows a body shot but no joy.
Rourke throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Rourke throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Rourke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rourke loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Matt Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rourke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Rourke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Silva tries to clinch but Rourke is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Rourke.
Mikko Rourke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Silva.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva throws a body punch but Rourke moves out of range.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rourke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rourke throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Rourke throws a good cross that connects.
Rourke lands a right hook to the body.
Rourke misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Rourke shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Rourke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Rourke tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mikko Rourke is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rourke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rourke throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Rourke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rourke to regain full guard.
Rourke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rourke staying out of range there.
Rourke throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rourke misses with a straight right.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rourke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Rourke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rourke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Rourke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Rourke.
Rourke takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rourke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Rourke misses with a hook.
Rourke tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rourke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva moves out of range as Rourke strikes.
Rourke missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva checks a low kick from Rourke.
Rourke throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mikko Rourke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva missing with a left hand there. Rourke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rourke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Rourke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rourke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rourke ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rourke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rourke circles away quickly and effectively.
Rourke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rourke. Rourke obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Rourke's head but Rourke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Rourke misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Rourke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva blocks a head kick by Rourke.
Rourke throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Rourke swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Rourke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Rourke tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Rourke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Rourke is just out of range.
Rourke throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rourke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Rourke blocks a jab.
Rourke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rourke connects with a jab.
Silva moves out of range as Rourke strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke connects with the punch.
Rourke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Rourke misses.
Rourke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rourke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A swing and a miss from Rourke.
Rourke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Rourke throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
A jab from Rourke does it's job there.
Rourke missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Rourke moved out of range.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rourke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Rourke misses.
Rourke catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva throws a body punch but Rourke moves out of range.
Rourke connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva walks into a jab.
Rourke misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rourke keeps Silva at a distance using the push kick.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rourke.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Rourke is out of range.
Rourke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Rourke slips a straight right by Silva.
Rourke defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Rourke.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Rourke is just out of range.
Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Rourke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rourke.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rourke was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Rourke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rourke blocks the body kick.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rourke lands a slapping body shot.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Rourke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva 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.
Rourke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rourke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Rourke clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No luck for Rourke with that takedown attempt.
Rourke misses with a looping left.
Silva shoots in and bounces Rourke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rourke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Rourke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva pulls Rourke in to control the position.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rourke avoid being mounted?
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva winds up and cracks Rourke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva prevents Rourke from improving his position.
Rourke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Silva tries to break free.
Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rourke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rourke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Rourke has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rourke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rourke slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Nice strikes from Rourke there.
Rourke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rourke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva is pressing down on Rourke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke throws a big right hand that misses.
Rourke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rourke looking to pass the guard.
Rourke throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva has Rourke pulled in close to control his posture.
Rourke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rourke trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva blocks a jab.
Rourke slips under a jab.
Rourke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rourke - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rourke. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rourke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rourke throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Rourke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Rourke.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mikko Rourke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rourke moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rourke throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva clinches up with Rourke and pushes him back against the cage.
Rourke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rourke breaks the clinch.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rourke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
A big right from Rourke misses.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Rourke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rourke gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rourke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rourke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva cracks Rourke with a solid left hand.
Rourke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rourke kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Matt Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Rourke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Rourke blocks nicely.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva thows a huge punch but Rourke dodges it nicely.
Silva working Rourke over with strikes.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rourke's head.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rourke is trying to get back to full guard.
Mikko Rourke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rourke tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rourke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Rourke!
Mikko Rourke is the new middleweight champion!
Mikko Rourke very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miller HighLife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obworth comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sabaton - Wolfpack kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miller HighLife!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HighLife throws a shot from downtown. Obworth moves away and avoids it.
Obworth takes a swing at HighLife's ribcage but misses.
Obworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
HighLife lands a nice shot that snaps Obworth's head back.
Obworth throws a body punch but HighLife moves out of range.
Obworth slips under a jab from HighLife.
HighLife moves forwards but Obworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obworth. HighLife does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacob Obworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HighLife missing with a left hand there. Obworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obworth misses with a straight left.
HighLife misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Obworth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
HighLife looks to score with a jab to the body but Obworth is just out of range.
HighLife takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
HighLife connects with a right hand. Obworth shakes it off.
HighLife slips a straight right by Obworth.
HighLife throws a hook but Obworth blocks it.
HighLife takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Obworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from HighLife.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth shoots in for a takedown but HighLife shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Obworth misses with a jab to the body
and HighLife counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
HighLife cracks Obworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
HighLife fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obworth.
HighLife shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Obworth defends it nicely.
Obworth swings for the body but HighLife moves out of range.
Obworth throws a jab but it's blocked by HighLife.
HighLife throws the left hand but Obworth avoids the punch easily.
Obworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HighLife was well out of range. Poor timing from Obworth.
HighLife scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
HighLife misses with a wild body shot.
HighLife moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
HighLife scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HighLife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obworth was well out of range. Poor timing from HighLife.
Obworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but HighLife manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
HighLife keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
HighLife swings for the body but Obworth moves out of range.
HighLife shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Obworth as he avoids it easily.
HighLife explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Obworth misses with a wild combination.
Obworth throws a looping overhand right but HighLife ducks down to avoid it.
Obworth throws a hook but HighLife avoids it easily.
Obworth scores with a jab.
Obworth looks to score with a jab to the body but HighLife is just out of range.
Obworth throws a shot from downtown. HighLife moves away and avoids it.
Obworth stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miller HighLife. That's going to take a lot out of him.
HighLife shoots for a double leg takedown but Obworth sprawls well. He's pushed HighLife's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Obworth misses
and HighLife cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
HighLife lands with an uppercut that bounces Obworth off the cage and back into range.
HighLife cracks Obworth with an open hand slap.
Obworth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. HighLife sprawls well initially but Obworth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
Obworth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obworth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
HighLife avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Obworth.
Obworth trying to control from half guard but HighLife is working away.
Obworth not doing much here.
Obworth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. HighLife doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Obworth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obworth stalling away here and it's allowed HighLife to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Obworth passes HighLife's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obworth throwing shots but HighLife is blocking nicely.
Obworth throwing shots but HighLife is blocking nicely.
Obworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obworth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Obworth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Obworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HighLife was well out of range. Poor timing from Obworth.
Obworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down HighLife rather than just go for the knockout.
Obworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HighLife was well out of range. Poor timing from Obworth.
HighLife goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
HighLife paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Obworth misses with an uppercut.
Obworth misses the jab.
A jab from Obworth misses.
Obworth cracks HighLife with a right hand to the side of the head.
HighLife throws a looping overhand right but Obworth ducks down to avoid it.
HighLife fails with a takedown attempt.
Obworth slips a straight right by HighLife.
Obworth throws a poor cross that misses
and HighLife counters with a lovely shot to the body.
HighLife throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Obworth tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. HighLife is in Obworth's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HighLife throwing strikes from guard but Obworth blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HighLife postures up.
Obworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
HighLife trying to control but Obworth is working from the bottom.
HighLife preventing the sweep.
HighLife trying to control the position from guard on top but Obworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Obworth lands with a good body shot.
Obworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but HighLife moves away.
Obworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obworth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
HighLife misses with a straight left.
Obworth cracks HighLife with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obworth misses with a looping left.
HighLife ducks under a wild hook from Obworth.
Obworth misses with a hook
and HighLife counters with a lovely straight right hand!
HighLife uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
HighLife scores with a nice right hand.
Obworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as HighLife throws out the jab.
Obworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obworth ducks under a wild hook from HighLife.
HighLife scores with a punch to the head.
Obworth walks into a jab.
Obworth misses with a wild body shot.
Obworth loads up on a big right hand but HighLife slips the punch.
Obworth misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obworth misses with a lunging right hand
and HighLife counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obworth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Obworth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. HighLife defends it nicely.
Obworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HighLife was well out of range. Poor timing from Obworth.
HighLife throws out a loose jab but Obworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
HighLife displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obworth throws out the jab.
HighLife pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obworth ducks under a wild hook from HighLife.
Obworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obworth connects with a body shot.
A shot to the body from HighLife misses
and Obworth counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HighLife throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by HighLife.
Obworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from HighLife.
HighLife closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Obworth's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HighLife got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obworth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, HighLife has managed to get both his arms back between Obworth's legs - danger averted.
HighLife throws a big right hand that misses.
HighLife throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HighLife loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Obworth looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obworth keeping moving, preventing HighLife from controlling successfully.
HighLife showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miller HighLife will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Obworth misses with an uppercut.
Obworth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
HighLife has his takedown stuffed
and HighLife takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
HighLife scores with a kick to the midsection.
Obworth scores with a shot to the body.
Obworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping HighLife at a distance.
A cross from Obworth lands.
Obworth fails to land the takedown.
HighLife throws a hook but Obworth blocks it.
HighLife scores with a jab. Obworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Obworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HighLife throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HighLife lands a nice shot to the body.
Obworth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. HighLife defends it nicely.
Obworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but HighLife manages to avoid it.
Obworth takes one to the chin there.
HighLife misses with a wild body shot.
Obworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
HighLife throws a hook to the side of Obworth's head but Obworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from HighLife misses.
Obworth has a takedown stuffed.
Miller HighLife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Obworth.
HighLife slips a straight right by Obworth.
HighLife scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obworth connects with a body shot that sends HighLife's belly button to the back.
Obworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from HighLife misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Obworth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obworth. HighLife does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obworth throws an overhand right that lands on HighLife's shoulder, as HighLife tries to avoid the shot.
HighLife changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obworth tries to avoid it but HighLife manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obworth to the ground. Obworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Obworth gets a double leg takedown into HighLife's guard.
Jacob Obworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HighLife has Obworth pulled in close to control his posture.
Obworth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! HighLife is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! HighLife has escaped and now he's on top!
HighLife with a flurry of punches that miss.
HighLife has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HighLife postures up.
Obworth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
HighLife sitting in guard here, content to control.
Obworth is trying to keep HighLife in close.
HighLife stopping the sweep attempt from Obworth.
HighLife with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
HighLife stands up over Obworth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Obworth wants to sweep but no luck.
HighLife with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
HighLife stands up over Obworth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
HighLife wants to control from the top but Obworth keeps moving.
Obworth trying to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obworth manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obworth is going oldschool here, as he tries to force HighLife to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so HighLife shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jacob Obworth just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice defenses there by HighLife.
Obworth looks to land a right hand but HighLife moved out of range.
Obworth's jab looks to have found its range, popping HighLife under the eye.
HighLife scores with a punch to the head.
HighLife misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obworth lands with a right hand.
Obworth throws a big shot that misses.
Obworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Obworth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Obworth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
HighLife tries to hold on but Obworth pushes him away.
HighLife can't escape the position.
HighLife wants to hold on but Obworth pushes him away.
HighLife is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HighLife is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Obworth looking to finish with strikes here!
Obworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as HighLife is looking to escape.
Obworth punishing his opponent with strikes.
HighLife is desperately trying to improve his position but Obworth has a good base and remains in mount.
Obworth throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for HighLife because Obworth loaded up on that one.
Obworth landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obworth throwing strikes here but HighLife is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Obworth looking for a guillotine from mount but HighLife is having none of it.
HighLife wants to hold on but Obworth pushes him away.
Obworth throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for HighLife because Obworth loaded up on that one.
HighLife wants to hold on but Obworth pushes him away.
Obworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as HighLife is looking to escape.
Obworth looking to ground and pound but HighLife is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obworth throws some wild stikes that HighLife manages to avoid easily.
Obworth is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. HighLife can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
HighLife is in a horrible position here. Obworth smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Obworth trying to control but HighLife is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HighLife regains half guard.
Obworth is keen to just control but HighLife is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obworth looks to land a strike but HighLife avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
HighLife is adopting a defensive guard.
Obworth throws a strike but HighLife rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Obworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
HighLife trying to control the position from guard on top but Obworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Obworth dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Obworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Obworth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Obworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but HighLife manages to avoid it.
Obworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from HighLife.
Obworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from HighLife.
HighLife throws out a leg kick but Obworth moves out of range and HighLife only half commits.
Obworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and HighLife decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Obworth's guard.
Obworth trying to control the position.
Obworth 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.
HighLife postures up.
Obworth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead HighLife passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HighLife is looking to take a break and control but Obworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
HighLife is chipping away with strikes.
Obworth defending against the ground and pound.
HighLife is looking to take a break and control but Obworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Obworth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obworth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked HighLife off and has taken his back!
Obworth missing with strikes from the back.
HighLife is really stuck here.
HighLife showing good submission defense here.
Obworth patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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!
Obworth misses with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obworth wants to control the position but HighLife frees himself and scrambles - Obworth manages to regain control in side control.
Obworth working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Obworth in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Obworth.
Obworth in side control, throwing shots but HighLife defends.
Obworth wants to control but HighLife is keeping him busy.
HighLife sneaks back into half guard.
Obworth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. HighLife doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Obworth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obworth misses with a head shot. HighLife uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
HighLife keeping moving, preventing Obworth from controlling successfully.
Miller HighLife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obworth throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Obworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obworth 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:50
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 45:50
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Obworth! Jacob Obworth retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Jacob Obworth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Danky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danky has chosen Killing In The Name as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil III!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dom Danky!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lil III moves away.
Dom Danky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lil III swings for the body but Danky moves out of range.
Lil III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lil III shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Danky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lil III works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lil III is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Danky defends it well.
Danky tries to get to full guard but Lil III has control of the leg.
Lil III throwing shots but Danky is blocking nicely.
Danky manages to get to full guard.
Danky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Danky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lil III is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Danky thowing shots but they're missing.
Danky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lil III tries to reverse the position but Danky maintains control.
Lil III gets back to half guard.
Danky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III works his way to full guard. Good work.
Danky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lil III is trying to keep Danky in close.
Danky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lil III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lil III looking for a guillotine here but Danky defends easily.
Lil III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lil III preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lil III is looking for a triangle but Danky pushes his legs off easily.
Danky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danky is aware though and is defending well.
Lil III working a defensive guard here.
Lil III throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lil III has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Danky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lil III looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Danky 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.
Lil III looking for a sweep. Not yet Lil III, not yet.
Lil III is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III keeping moving, preventing Danky from controlling successfully.
Danky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dom Danky hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lil III gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danky misses with a straight right.
Lil III slips a straight right by Danky.
Lil III has a takedown stuffed.
Nice shot lands for Danky.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lil III tries to land a front kick but Danky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lil III is defended easily by Danky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Danky throws out a loose jab but Lil III uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lil III thows a body shot but no joy.
Danky swings widly with a right hand
and Lil III counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lil III looking to pass the guard.
Danky wants to sweep but no luck.
Lil III passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ba Lil III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lil III misses with the ground and pound.
Lil III goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Danky rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lil III's guard! Nice work there by Danky!
Lil III looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Danky passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lil III's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lil III gets back to half guard.
Lil III trying to control from the bottom.
Lil III looking for submissions off his back.
Danky trying to control from half guard but Lil III is working away.
Lil III is looking for a sweep. Danky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Danky is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lil III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danky wants to control from the top but Lil III keeps moving.
Lil III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danky trying to control the position from guard on top but Lil III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danky defends it easily.
Lil III will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Danky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Danky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Danky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lil III keeping moving, preventing Danky from controlling successfully.
Lil III will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Danky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dom Danky wasn't active enough on the ground.
Danky sizes up Lil III with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III misses with a low kick.
Lil III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lil III on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lil III shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lil III was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lil III looking to ground and pound but Danky is blocking nicely.
Lil III throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil III trying to control but Danky is having none of it.
Lil III controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Danky closes the distance and clinches.
Danky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Danky.
Lil III has had enough of the clinch but Danky keeps him there for the moment.
Danky tries to throw a body punch but Lil III avoids it by throwing Danky back against the cage.
Danky misses with the head strike.
Danky tries to work over Lil III's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lil III is looking to break free of the clinch but Danky has double underhooks.
Danky gets through Lil III's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lil III pulls guard successfully.
Danky postures up.
Lil III is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Danky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III trying to control the position from guard on top but Danky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lil III won't allow Danky to sweep him here.
Lil III looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lil III trying to control the position from guard on top but Danky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ba Lil III just wasn't active enough.
Lil III bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danky misses with a hook.
Lil III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Danky as he avoids it easily.
Lil III goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Danky ducks under a wild hook from Lil III.
Lil III takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lil III takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lil III pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danky scores with a jab to the head.
Lil III fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Danky to the ground. Lil III is now in Danky's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lil III trying to control the position from guard on top but Danky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lil III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III throws a big right hand that misses.
Lil III wants to control from the top but Danky keeps moving.
Lil III throws a strike but Danky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lil III is trying to keep Danky in close.
Danky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III looking to control.
Danky trying to control but Lil III is working from the bottom.
Danky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lil III doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Danky trying to control but Lil III is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lil III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danky defends it easily.
Danky wants to pass the guard but Lil III is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Danky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danky blocks a head kick by Lil III.
Danky thumps Lil III with a low kick.
Lil III lands with a cross.
Danky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lil III has time to react.
Danky lands a right hook to the body.
Danky lands a really nice looking cross but Lil III seems unphased.
Danky throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lil III is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danky.
Lil III gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Danky counters with a nice uppercut.
Danky throws a hook but Lil III avoids it easily.
Danky doesn't manage to clinch there - Lil III circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danky scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Danky. That snapped Lil III's head back.
Danky doesn't manage to clinch there - Lil III circles away.
Lil III needs to keep his hands up - Danky had a free shot at his head there.
Danky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Danky avoids the head kick by Lil III.
Lil III shoots for a takedown but Danky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danky throws the left hand but Lil III avoids the punch easily.
Lil III shoots for a double leg takedown but Danky sprawls well. He's pushed Lil III's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lil III throws a leg kick but Danky moved away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lil III is defended easily by Danky.
Lil III moves away from the strike by Danky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danky lands with a hook. Lil III tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lil III throws a jab when Danky was well out of range.
Lil III moves forwards but Danky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Danky misses with a looping right.
Lil III thows a body shot but no joy.
Danky scores with the left hand. Lil III knows he should have avoided that one.
Lil III scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danky keeps Lil III at a distance using the push kick.
Lil III fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Danky checks it well.
Lil III steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danky.
Danky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Danky tries to improve position but can't.
Lil III is looking to take a break and control but Danky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lil III with the ground and pound but Danky regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Lil III is looking to stall here but Danky recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lil III lands a couple of elbows.
Lil III looking to pass the guard.
Lil III trying to control the position from guard on top but Danky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lil III trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danky has control of Lil III's left arm, preventing Lil III from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Danky dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Danky moves out of range as Lil III throws a body kick.
Lil III shoots in for a double leg but Danky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lil III pushes Danky away with a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Danky. That's going to slow Lil III down.
Lil III throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danky blocks a head kick by Lil III.
Danky cracks Lil III with a good jab.
Lil III misses with a body shot.
Lil III throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Danky's waist but Danky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lil III off to one side.
Danky lands a nice shot that snaps Lil III's head back.
Lil III takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lil III closes the distance and clinches up with Danky, looking for a takedown. Lil III pushes Danky against the cage but Danky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice shot lands for Danky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danky throws a leg kick which misses Lil III's front leg but catches the back leg as Lil III tries to avoid it.
Danky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danky with a jab.
Lil III blocks a head kick by Danky.
A big right from Danky misses.
Danky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Danky tests Lil III's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danky blocks a head kick by Lil III.
Danky blocks a head kick by Lil III.
Danky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lil III's head.
Danky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Danky tries to sprawl but Lil III drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lil III is trying to work for a kimura but Danky is defending well.
Lil III is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danky sees it coming and defends easily.
Lil III is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Danky still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Danky has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danky scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lil III to see if he's OK.
Danky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danky working the ground and pound but Lil III is defending the strikes.
Lil III is trying to get back to half guard.
Danky tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lil III being controlled for a moment.
Danky in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Danky wants to control but Lil III is keeping him busy.
Lil III trying to control but Danky flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Lil III trying to control but not successfully.
Danky doesn't have the hooks in and Lil III manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III throwing strikes from guard but Danky blocks nicely.
Lil III postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lil III content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ba Lil III is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danky keeping full guard, as Lil III tries to pass.
Dom Danky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lil III sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danky keeping moving, preventing Lil III from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ba Lil III.
I think Lil III has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:47
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ba Lil III!
Ba Lil III is the new lightweight champion!
Ba Lil III thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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