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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gk King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen ACDC- Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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197 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gk King!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Zaire closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
King is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to control but Zaire postures up.
Zaire throws an elbow but King slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zaire works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
Zaire trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
Zaire in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zaire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
King is not content to let Zaire control the position.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zaire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Zaire seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Zaire seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zaire taking a break here but King is having none of it and regains half guard.
Zaire is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zaire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
Nice strikes from Zaire there.
Zaire has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zaire with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire wants to finish this one by submission but King is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zaire.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Zaire working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire lands a heavy elbow.
King working to try and regain half guard.
Zaire working away from the top, dropping strikes.
King can't escape the position.
Zaire lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
King is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King gets back to half guard.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zaire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaire winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zaire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zaire.
Zaire trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Zaire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zaire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zaire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zaire is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Zaire has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zaire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
King is not content to let Zaire control the position.
Zaire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Zaire there.
Zaire looks to land a strike but King avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaire connects with a couple of short punches.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaire missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
King missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaire lands with a nice body kick.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
Zaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
Zaire throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Zaire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire is looking to clinch.
Zaire scores with a takedown into King's guard.
Zaire wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King is trying to keep Zaire in close.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Zaire there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire lands with a punch from half guard.
Zaire passes to full mount!
Zaire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zaire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
Zaire lands a big shot there that rocks King but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zaire with good strikes from the mount here!
Zaire lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Abdullah Zaire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaire scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish King?
Zaire lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
King is still in real trouble! Can Zaire finish him?
Zaire loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have King scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Zaire land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Zaire stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire gave a mention to Syndicate Nutrition (DUS) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alec Dimanche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Samba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimanche comes to the cage accompanied by 835 - SLAPDASH. Samba has chosen Bezerker by Love Among Freaks as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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18 - 8 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alec Dimanche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Christopher Samba!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samba moves into the clinch successfully.
Samba tries to work over Dimanche's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dimanche misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samba.
Dimanche blocks a body shot from Samba.
Samba tries to stall but Dimanche uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dimanche scores with a shot to the side of Samba's head.
Dimanche misses with a knee strike.
Dimanche lands an uppercut.
Dimanche ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dimanche no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Samba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dimanche works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dimanche is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samba defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Samba stopping the sweep attempt from Dimanche.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Samba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dimanche is trying to keep Samba in close.
Dimanche is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samba defends well.
Samba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dimanche wants to sweep but no luck.
Dimanche is trying to hold Samba in close to prevent damage but Samba has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samba is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dimanche is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Samba looking to finish Dimanche with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dimanche!
Samba raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samba postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dimanche looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Alec Dimanche has been cut.
Samba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Samba fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Samba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Samba might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimanche is squirming around, avoiding Samba's attempts to control the action.
Dimanche keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Samba controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Christopher Samba.
Samba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alec Dimanche's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimanche tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samba throws an overhand right that drops Dimanche like a sack of potatoes! Samba dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Samba!
Christopher Samba spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sione Finau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theoran Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finau's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ninja Gaiden. Fleury is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Oh Canada!. Theoran Fleury acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sione Finau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theoran Fleury!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleury finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fleury misses with a low kick as Finau jumps back.
Fleury tries to work over Finau's front leg with a kick but Finau checks it.
Sione Finau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Finau blocks the leg kick.
Finau avoids the body shot from Fleury.
Fleury misses with a kick to the body
and Finau counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fleury misses with a head kick.
Fleury works Finau's body with a nice hook.
Fleury lands with a shot to the body.
Finau takes a swing at Fleury's ribcage but misses.
Finau blocks a head kick by Fleury.
Fleury misses with a head kick.
Finau thuds his shin into the meat of Fleury's side.
Fleury looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleury lands with an overhand left.
A lazy body kick from Fleury
and Finau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid body kick from Finau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury avoids the body shot from Finau.
Nice takedown defense from Fleury. No joy for Finau on that attempt.
Finau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Finau shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fleury manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Finau is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Finau trying to control but Fleury is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finau is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Finau preventing the sweep.
Finau trying to control but Fleury is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finau scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fleury wants to sweep but no luck.
Finau is in close to Fleury's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Finau makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Finau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fleury works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fleury is on top in guard.
Finau keeping moving, preventing Fleury from controlling successfully.
Fleury looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleury pushing down on Finau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fleury stops Finau from getting back to his feet.
Finau tries to get to full guard but Fleury has control of the leg.
Finau has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Finau is staying active underneath Fleury, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Finau won't allow Fleury to pass to mount.
Finau trying to hold on to Fleury's head to control him but Fleury postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finau is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleury tries to pass to full mount but Finau defends it.
Fleury is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fleury tries to pass the half guard into mount. Finau knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fleury is trying to work for a kimura but Finau is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finau is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sione Finau dominated that round.
That's time! Finau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Finau wants to land a leg kick but Fleury is out of range.
Finau shoots in and drives through. Fleury sprawls well.
Fleury lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sione Finau is winning the standup battle so far.
Finau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That kick from Fleury tenderised Finau's leg. Finau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fleury tries to clinch but Finau is having none of it.
Finau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finau throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Finau misses
and Fleury counters with a left to the body.
Fleury thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleury tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Theoran Fleury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fleury misses with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finau misses with a hook.
A big right from Finau misses.
Finau throws a jab when Fleury was well out of range.
Fleury has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fleury there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fleury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finau moves away.
Finau shoots for a takedown but Fleury saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finau throws a hook but Fleury blocks it.
Finau throws a looping overhand right but Fleury ducks down to avoid it.
Fleury blocks a head kick by Finau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fleury takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleury attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fleury lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Sione Finau has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Fleury.
Fleury connects with a high kick.
Finau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fleury.
Fleury lands a leg kick that knocks Finau off balance momentarily.
Finau tries for a takedown but Fleury sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sione Finau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleury thows a body kick. Finau tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fleury slips a straight right by Finau.
Fleury connects with the punch.
Finau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fleury's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleury swings for the body but Finau moves out of range.
Finau connects with an inside leg kick.
Fleury slaps away a takedown attempt from Finau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fleury darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fleury fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fleury is fending him off so far but Finau persists. Nope, Fleury circles away and we're back to standing.
Fleury connects with a body shot.
Finau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fleury is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finau rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Finau tries a body shot but Fleury blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finau working aggressively here.
Fleury tries to throw a body punch but Finau avoids it by throwing Fleury back against the cage.
Fleury lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fleury tries to work over Finau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Fleury.
Finau has Fleury pressed against the cage, preventing Fleury from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finau lands with a right to the head.
Fleury scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fleury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fleury lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finau jumps guard but Fleury stands there with Finau around his waist. Finau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fleury has a couple of punches blocked by Finau.
Fleury lands a right hand.
Finau is trying to pull guard but Fleury has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theoran Fleury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sione Finau's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Finau takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Finau darts in trying to clinch
and Fleury counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Finau looks to land a combination but Fleury avoids it well.
Good work by Fleury as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Fleury.
Fleury lands with a right hand.
Finau moves out of range of the body kick.
Fleury scores with a leg kick.
Finau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleury circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finau is looking to chop away at Fleury's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fleury. That did some damage!
Finau throws a lazy body kick
and Fleury counters with a thumping low kick.
Fleury motions for Finau to come forward. Fleury throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finau takes one on the button.
Fleury delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finau ducks right into an uppercut from Fleury.
Fleury scores with a head kick. Finau tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleury moves out of range as Finau strikes.
Fleury throws a sloppy head kick and Finau moves out of range easily.
Finau misses with a body shot.
Finau misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Finau.
Fleury throws a body punch but Finau moves out of range.
Fleury getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sione Finau's cut is getting worse.
Fleury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fleury misses with a leg kick.
Finau loads up on a big right hand but Fleury slips the punch.
Fleury tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finau misses with a head kick.
Fleury pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finau is out of range and Fleury settles back down.
Fleury moves out of range of the body kick.
Fleury connects with a looping right hand.
Fleury lets loose with a powerful body kick. Finau will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finau thuds a left hand into Fleury's body.
Finau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Fleury finds it's target.
A clash of legs there as Fleury blocks the low kick.
Fleury will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fleury slips under a jab.
Finau just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fleury slips under a jab from Finau.
Finau looks to throw the jab but Fleury is out of range.
Fleury gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fleury clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleury throws a head punch that misses.
Fleury blocking some punches.
Fleury misses with a body punch.
Finau tries a body shot but Fleury blocks it.
Finau tries to score a body lock takedown but Fleury shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleury tries to work over Finau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Fleury.
Finau is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fleury is keeping busy.
Finau has clasped his hands together around Fleury's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finau in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fleury manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theoran Fleury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fleury 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theoran Fleury!
Theoran Fleury bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Braddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Tolbowl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braddock comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls on Parade - Rage against the machine. Tolbowl has chosen Do Da Stanky Leg as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Braddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Tolbowl!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braddock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tolbowl walks into a straight right hand from Braddock.
James Braddock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braddock cracks Tolbowl with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Braddock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tolbowl makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tolbowl closes the distance and clinches up with Braddock, looking for a takedown. Tolbowl pushes Braddock against the cage but Braddock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Braddock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tolbowl.
Tolbowl with the ground and pound but Braddock regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Tolbowl is trying to control. Braddock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tolbowl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Braddock's head.
Braddock is trying to control but can't.
Tolbowl is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Braddock reverses the position - he's now on top in Tolbowl's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolbowl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tolbowl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Braddock wants to control from the top but Tolbowl keeps moving.
Braddock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tolbowl is looking for a triangle but Braddock pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Braddock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tolbowl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tolbowl wants to sweep here but Braddock controlling him for the moment.
Braddock wants to control from the top but Tolbowl keeps moving.
Tolbowl isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Braddock stacks Tolbowl on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Braddock!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolbowl tries to improve position but can't.
Tolbowl seems a little lost for a moment, as Braddock dominates the positioning.
Tolbowl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Braddock trying to control the action but Tolbowl is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolbowl tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braddock is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tolbowl's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tolbowl manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Braddock regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tolbowl.
Braddock looking to control.
Tolbowl throws a big right hand that misses.
Braddock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tolbowl throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braddock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tolbowl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Braddock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Braddock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tolbowl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Braddock tries to avoid it but Tolbowl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Braddock to the ground. Braddock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Braddock misses the jab.
A left lands for Braddock.
Tolbowl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolbowl takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Braddock scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Braddock throws a wild body kick that Tolbowl sees coming a mile off.
Braddock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tolbowl is looking to chop away at Braddock's legs.
Braddock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tolbowl. Tolbowl circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tolbowl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braddock.
Braddock is looking to slow Tolbowl down with leg kicks.
Braddock leaves Tolbowl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolbowl slips under a jab.
Braddock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Braddock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tolbowl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Braddock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tolbowl tries to land a front kick but Braddock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
James Braddock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tolbowl motions for Braddock to come forward. Tolbowl throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tolbowl swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Braddock counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Braddock.
Jab, jab by Braddock - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braddock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tolbowl's head.
Tolbowl is rocked!
Braddock drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Tolbowl right on the button. Tolbowl goes down! Braddock follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Braddock gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Braddock!
In his post fight interview, James Braddock gave a big smile as he said 'This fight isn't the one that matters. I'm thankful I won, but it isn't the one that matters.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andres Aguinaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Andres Aguinaldo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
257 lbs
29 - 14 - 0 |
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32
215 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andres Aguinaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Fox!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aguinaldo.
Fox throws a right hand that Aguinaldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aguinaldo also avoids with ease.
Fox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Andres Aguinaldo has been cut.
Fox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aguinaldo swings for the body but Fox moves out of range.
Aguinaldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fox throws a front kick aimed at Aguinaldo's knee but Aguinaldo avoids it well.
A shot to the body from Aguinaldo misses
and Fox counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aguinaldo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Aguinaldo misses.
Aguinaldo slips a straight right by Fox.
Aguinaldo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aguinaldo lands in his opponent's guard.
Fox scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A shot to the body from Aguinaldo misses
and Fox counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aguinaldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aguinaldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Fox finds it's way through Aguinaldo's defenses.
Fox misses with a left hand
and Aguinaldo counters with a nice body shot.
Fox misses with an uppercut.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aguinaldo.
Fox misses with a double jab
and Aguinaldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Aguinaldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aguinaldo swings for the body but Fox moves out of range.
Fox ducks under a wild hook from Aguinaldo.
Fox tries to sprawl but Aguinaldo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fox is trying to stand up here but Aguinaldo is controlling him well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Aguinaldo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fox wants to get back to his feet.
Aguinaldo content to control rather than advance.
Aguinaldo throwing shots but Fox is blocking nicely.
Aguinaldo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aguinaldo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aguinaldo working the head and body with strikes.
Fox is looking to escape.
Aguinaldo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fox keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo stops Fox from getting back to his feet.
Aguinaldo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aguinaldo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aguinaldo wants to control but Fox is keeping him busy.
Aguinaldo prevents Fox from standing back up.
Aguinaldo seems to be working for a kimura but Fox defends the submission attempt.
Aguinaldo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fox defending well though.
Aguinaldo wants to work for an arm triangle but Fox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aguinaldo working Fox over with strikes.
Aguinaldo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aguinaldo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fox tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Aguinaldo manages to move to mount!
Fox wants to hold on but Aguinaldo pushes him away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox wants to try and get back to his feet.
Aguinaldo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fox is surviving well by controlling Aguinaldo's body position as best he can.
Fox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andres Aguinaldo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andres Aguinaldo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Fox!
Aguinaldo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Aguinaldo from controlling successfully.
Aguinaldo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fox is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fox pushes Aguinaldo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fox throws a big shot that misses.
Aguinaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fox was well out of range. Poor timing from Aguinaldo.
Fox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aguinaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Fox tries to score with a low kick but Aguinaldo moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Fox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguinaldo missing with a left hand there. Fox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fox looks to score with a jab to the body but Aguinaldo is just out of range.
Good exchange - Fox coming out on top.
Aguinaldo works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aguinaldo. Fox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aguinaldo dives in and grabs Fox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fox pushes down on Aguinaldo's head and hops out.
Fox motions for Aguinaldo to come forward. Fox throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aguinaldo misses with a hook
and Fox counters with a thumping low kick.
Aguinaldo misses with a looping right.
Fox slips a jab from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fox.
Aguinaldo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fox throws a body punch but Aguinaldo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox staying out of range there.
Aguinaldo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fox throws a leg kick but Aguinaldo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aguinaldo throws a hook but Fox avoids it easily.
Fox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fox missing with a left hand there. Aguinaldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Aguinaldo misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fox, right into the meat.
Fox misses with a low kick.
Fox throws the kick towards the body but Aguinaldo avoids it.
Aguinaldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aguinaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Fox throws a head kick that misses.
Aguinaldo misses with a shot to the body
and Fox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aguinaldo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fox 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.
Aguinaldo stays in close to Fox's body and controls the position.
Aguinaldo postures up in Fox's guard and throws a big left but Fox blocks it.
Fox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox wriggles free and stands up.
Fox lands a body shot.
Aguinaldo throws the left hand but Fox avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fox circles away.
Fox scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox tries to score with a low kick but Aguinaldo moves his leg out of the way.
Fox looks to land a left hand but Aguinaldo moved out of range nicely.
Fox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aguinaldo manages to avoid it.
Aguinaldo swings for the body but Fox moves out of range.
Aguinaldo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fox throws a head kick but Aguinaldo moves out of range.
Fox slips under a jab.
Aguinaldo lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aguinaldo thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Aguinaldo.
Fox moves out of range of the strikes.
Fox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andres Aguinaldo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fox digs a good hook to Aguinaldo's body.
Aguinaldo thows a body shot but no joy.
Fox throws out a leg kick but Aguinaldo moves out of range and Fox only half commits.
Fox tries a head kick but it misses.
Fox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aguinaldo tries for a takedown but Fox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fox lands a slapping body shot.
Fox misses with a wild combination.
Aguinaldo misses with a jab to the body
and Fox counters with a big head kick but Aguinaldo shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aguinaldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fox looks to land a combination but Aguinaldo avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fox does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Fox misses.
Fox misses the shot to the body.
Aguinaldo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aguinaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aguinaldo throws the left hand but Fox avoids the punch easily.
Fox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aguinaldo.
Fox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aguinaldo slips under a jab from Fox.
Fox connects with the punch.
Aguinaldo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fox misses with a head kick.
Fox misses with a body shot.
Aguinaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sam Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aguinaldo.
Fox throws a leg kick but Aguinaldo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aguinaldo has time to react.
Aguinaldo jabs at Fox's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox throws a leg kick which misses Aguinaldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Aguinaldo tries to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Fox. Those never looked like landing.
Aguinaldo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aguinaldo throws a shot to the body.
Fox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aguinaldo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aguinaldo scores with a takedown into Fox's guard.
Fox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aguinaldo is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aguinaldo throwing strikes but missing.
Aguinaldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aguinaldo 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.
Fox wants to stand up but Aguinaldo is controlling him.
Fox has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aguinaldo has passed into side control.
Aguinaldo in side control, throwing shots but Fox defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox is not content to let Aguinaldo control the position.
Aguinaldo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fox regains half guard there - taking advantage of Aguinaldo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Fox wants to control but Aguinaldo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox pushes Aguinaldo off looking to stand but Aguinaldo dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aguinaldo in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam Fox.
I think Fox 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Fox!
After winning the bout, Sam Fox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tad Ghostal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AL Lickertwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghostal comes into the arena with Good King Wenceslas blaring out of the sound system. Tad Ghostal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
145 lbs
22 - 7 - 0 |
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24
141 lbs
10 - 2 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tad Ghostal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, AL Lickertwat!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lickertwat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghostal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lickertwat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ghostal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ghostal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lickertwat.
Ghostal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lickertwat scores with the left hand. Ghostal knows he should have avoided that one.
Lickertwat tries for a takedown but Ghostal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lickertwat misses with a low kick.
Lickertwat misses with a hook. Ghostal ducked under it nicely.
AL Lickertwat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghostal gets the takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
You can see the frustration on Lickertwat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ghostal is looking to take a break and control but Lickertwat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ghostal lands some shots froms side control.
Ghostal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ghostal trying to control the action but Lickertwat is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lickertwat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lickertwat can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Ghostal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lickertwat tries to bench press Ghostal off him but Ghostal keeps the position.
Ghostal throws an elbow but Lickertwat slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ghostal landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat taking a bit of punishment here - Ghostal scoring with strikes.
Lickertwat is trying to get back to half guard.
Ghostal creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lickertwat sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ghostal in side control, throwing shots but Lickertwat defends.
Ghostal in side control, throwing shots but Lickertwat defends.
Ghostal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ghostal throws an elbow but Lickertwat slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lickertwat struggling a bit here.
Ghostal lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal working the ground and pound.
Lickertwat can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghostal postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lickertwat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ghostal scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lickertwat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ghostal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lickertwat has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ghostal but great work by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ghostal tries to improve position but can't.
Ghostal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat scoring with punches from side control.
Lickertwat trying to control the action but Ghostal is working from the bottom.
Ghostal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lickertwat off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghostal punches the canvas rather than the man.
What can Lickertwat do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lickertwat covering up well under a series of strikes from Ghostal.
Even with his hooks in, Ghostal manages to miss with strikes from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghostal is trying to stick to Lickertwat's back but Lickertwat is turning into Ghostal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ghostal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lickertwat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Ghostal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ghostal.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ghostal.
Lickertwat misses with an uppercut. Ghostal saw that one coming.
Ghostal swings for the body but Lickertwat moves out of range.
Lickertwat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lickertwat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghostal manages to avoid it.
Ghostal digs a good hook to Lickertwat's body.
Ghostal lands an overhand right.
Lickertwat connects with a body shot.
Lickertwat with a jab.
Lickertwat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghostal.
Lickertwat throws a wild body kick that Ghostal sees coming a mile off.
Ghostal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lickertwat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghostal.
Ghostal takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lickertwat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lickertwat is in close to Ghostal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lickertwat drops back looking for a leg! Ghostal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ghostal manages to kick Lickertwat off! Lickertwat jumps back into Ghostal's guard.
Ghostal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lickertwat throws a big elbow that misses.
Ghostal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lickertwat defends well.
Lickertwat looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal working for a triangle but Lickertwat defends it easily.
Lickertwat drops back looking for a leg! Ghostal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ghostal manages to kick Lickertwat off! Lickertwat jumps back into Ghostal's guard.
Lickertwat won't allow Ghostal to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lickertwat's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lickertwat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ghostal looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghostal, not yet.
Lickertwat is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghostal has wrist control.
Lickertwat throwing strikes from guard but Ghostal blocks nicely.
Ghostal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat throws a big right hand that misses.
Lickertwat won't allow Ghostal to sweep him here.
Ghostal is working hard here to advance position.
Lickertwat throws a big elbow that misses.
Ghostal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tad Ghostal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lickertwat is working Ghostal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ghostal looking to control.
Lickertwat trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghostal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghostal looking for a guillotine here but Lickertwat defends easily.
Lickertwat preventing the sweep.
Lickertwat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lickertwat.
Ghostal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lickertwat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lickertwat trying to control but Ghostal is working from the bottom.
Ghostal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghostal has momentary wrist control but Lickertwat slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lickertwat wants to control from the top but Ghostal keeps moving.
Lickertwat lands a couple of digs.
Lickertwat postures up in Ghostal's guard and throws a big left but Ghostal blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AL Lickertwat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ghostal blocks a leg kick.
Ghostal drops his hands momentarily and Lickertwat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lickertwat throws an off balance right hand
and Ghostal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Ghostal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ghostal misses with an uppercut. Lickertwat saw that one coming.
Ghostal throws a leg kick which misses Lickertwat's front leg but catches the back leg as Lickertwat tries to avoid it.
Lickertwat misses the body punch
and Ghostal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ghostal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lickertwat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ghostal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lickertwat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lickertwat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lickertwat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab by Ghostal.
Lickertwat cracks Ghostal with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat avoids the body shot from Ghostal.
A slow jab from Ghostal misses its intended target.
Ghostal throws a hook to the side of Lickertwat's head but Lickertwat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horrible takedown by Lickertwat or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghostal which made him look bad.
Ghostal connects with a leg kick. Lickertwat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lickertwat throws out a leg kick but Ghostal moves out of range and Lickertwat only half commits.
Lickertwat throws a hook but Ghostal avoids it easily.
Lickertwat delivers a nice body kick.
Ghostal misses with the body kick
and Lickertwat counters with a low kick, right behind Ghostal 's knee.
Ghostal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ghostal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lickertwat throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghostal.
Lickertwat checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat thows a body shot but no joy.
Ghostal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lickertwat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ghostal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lickertwat is out of range and Ghostal settles back down.
Lickertwat closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ghostal's guard.
Lickertwat throws an elbow that misses. Ghostal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lickertwat's guard. Nice move by Ghostal!
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!
Ghostal trying to control the position from guard on top but Lickertwat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghostal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lickertwat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat keeping moving, preventing Ghostal from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghostal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghostal scoring with some ground and pound.
Lickertwat controls Ghostal momentarily but Ghostal frees himself.
Lickertwat has momentary wrist control but Ghostal slips an elbow through the middle.
Lickertwat trying to control the position.
Ghostal 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ghostal's guard.
Ghostal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lickertwat defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lickertwat's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ghostal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ghostal wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lickertwat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ghostal is trying to keep Lickertwat in close.
Ghostal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Tad Ghostal.
I think Ghostal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tad Ghostal!
Tad Ghostal made sure to mention his sponsor, Syndicate Nutrition (DUS) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel comes into the arena with Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen blaring out of the sound system. Sullivan IV has chosen Seven Deadly Sins as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
23 - 8 - 1 |
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Insanely flexible |
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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
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan IV just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sullivan IV can pounce on him.
Sullivan IV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel walks into a jab.
Sullivan IV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sullivan IV swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steel counters with a head kick. That will keep Sullivan IV thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sullivan IV uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sullivan IV. Sullivan IV circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sullivan IV thumps Steel with a low kick.
Steel tries to land a front kick but Sullivan IV steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan IV scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
Sullivan IV throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan IV looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Steel takes a swing at Sullivan IV's ribcage but misses.
Steel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan IV walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sullivan IV.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan IV moves away.
Sullivan IV keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steel misses with the combination.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces Sullivan IV off the cage and back into range.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sullivan IV wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sullivan IV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan IV throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steel.
Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sullivan IV. Sullivan IV obviously looking to wear him down.
Sullivan IV misses with a straight left.
Sullivan IV delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Sullivan IV cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
Sullivan IV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sullivan IV walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steel.
Steel misses with a body kick.
Sullivan IV checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sullivan IV misses the jab.
Sullivan IV wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan IV lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Sullivan IV lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel doesn't seem phased though.
Sullivan IV wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan IV.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sullivan IV.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sullivan IV moves out of range as Steel throws a body kick.
Sullivan IV explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sullivan IV thuds a left hand into Steel's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan IV. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sullivan IV. That's going to slow Steel down.
Sullivan IV connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by Sullivan IV there.
A punch combination from Sullivan IV misses.
Steel thows a body shot but no joy.
Max Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan IV slips under a jab.
Good work by Steel as he checks the leg kick.
Steel misses with a low kick as Sullivan IV jumps back.
Some bone on bone action there as Sullivan IV checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV is looking to land body kicks.
Sullivan IV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Steel connects with a jab.
Steel slips a straight right by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sullivan IV misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick from Sullivan IV misses.
Sullivan IV throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sullivan IV tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steel is able to avoid easily.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John L Sullivan IV dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sullivan IV scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sullivan IV scores with a leg kick.
Sullivan IV lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel thows a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan IV lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sullivan IV.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sullivan IV.
Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sullivan IV. Sullivan IV obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sullivan IV is out of range and Steel settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Sullivan IV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan IV connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel's hands.
Steel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sullivan IV throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Steel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steel with a hook.
Sullivan IV throws a low kick but Steel moves out of range easily.
Steel throws a lazy head kick
and Sullivan IV counters with a low kick, right behind Steel 's knee.
Sullivan IV clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sullivan IV with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel connects with a looping right hand.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Sullivan IV's head but Sullivan IV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws the kick towards the body but Sullivan IV avoids it.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Steel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sullivan IV lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steel throws out a leg kick but Sullivan IV moves out of range and Steel only half commits.
Sullivan IV lands a head shot.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sullivan IV cracks Steel with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Steel falls to his knees and Sullivan IV doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John L Sullivan IV!
John L Sullivan IV made sure to mention his sponsor, Syndicate Nutrition (DUS) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes into the arena with Bang - By Barry Scott blaring out of the sound system. Schtrappe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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29
158 lbs
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169 lbs
16 - 6 - 1 |
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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
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schtrappe misses with a body shot.
Schtrappe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Schtrappe misses.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Schtrappe.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barry Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schtrappe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schtrappe throws a wild body kick that Scott sees coming a mile off.
Scott misses with a hook. Schtrappe ducked under it nicely.
Schtrappe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Schtrappe looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Schtrappe digs a good hook to Scott's body.
Nice shot lands for Scott.
Scott clinches with his opponent.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Schtrappe misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
Schtrappe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scotts head.
Scott lands a left hand.
Schtrappe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schtrappe lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Schtrappe fails to land.
Scott controlling the action here for a moment.
Scott takes a shot to the head.
Schtrappe prevents a body shot from Scott.
Schtrappe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scott.
Schtrappe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
Schtrappe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Schtrappe misses with some punches.
Scott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schtrappe wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
A shot in the inside from Scott.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schtrappe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schtrappe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schtrappe backwards.
Scott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schtrappe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott lands with a left to the head.
Scott looking to stall.
Schtrappe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schtrappe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scott is leaning against Schtrappe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schtrappe working aggressively here.
Schtrappe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Schtrappe stops a takedown attempt from Scott.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schtrappe misses with a punch to the body.
Schtrappe misses with some punches.
Schtrappe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scotts head.
Schtrappe misses with a body punch.
Schtrappe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scott scores with a shoulder strike.
Schtrappe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Schtrappe on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Scott scores with a shot to the side of Schtrappe's head.
Nice body punch from Scott.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Schtrappe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Scott is looking to break free of the clinch but Schtrappe has double underhooks.
Schtrappe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
Schtrappe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Scott.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scott is trying to trip Schtrappe. He has hold of a leg but Schtrappe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Scott persists though and gets the takedown into 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Scott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schtrappe throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Scott slips a straight right by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe moves away from the strike by Scott.
Schtrappe misses with a body shot
and Scott counters with a nice low kick that buckles Schtrappe's knee momentarily.
Schtrappe tries to land a front kick but Scott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scott lands a head shot.
Scott throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schtrappe was covering up waiting for the punch and Scott finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schtrappe is on top in guard.
Scott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scott trying to control the position here.
Schtrappe trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott is trying to control the position but Schtrappe postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Scott manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott keeping control of the position.
Scott wants to get back to full guard.
Scott trying to hold on to Schtrappe's head to control him but Schtrappe postures up.
Schtrappe slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Scott connects with a solid leg kick.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Schtrappe ducks down to avoid it.
Schtrappe connects with a leg kick. Scott looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A shot to the body from Scott misses
and Schtrappe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott throws a leg kick but Schtrappe moved away.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott connects with a right hand. Schtrappe shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Scott dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Schtrappe ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Scott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schtrappe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Scott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Schtrappe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Schtrappe digs a good body shot into Scott's ribs.
Scott swings widly with a right hand
and Schtrappe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Scott.
Barry Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away.
Schtrappe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Schtrappe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scott is in Schtrappe's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schtrappe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Schtrappe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Scott trying to control from half guard but Schtrappe is working away.
Scott is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Barry Scott wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Scott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schtrappe. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe's corner calls for a 1-2. Schtrappe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schtrappe swats away the attempt to clinch by Scott.
Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
Jacque Schtrappe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barry Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schtrappe lands the left hand.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scott has time to react.
It looks like Barry Scott has been cut.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schtrappe.
Scott avoids the body shot from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scott scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Schtrappe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schtrappe throws out the jab.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
Schtrappe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schtrappe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scott can pounce on him.
Schtrappe tried to score with a low kick but Scott checks it.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schtrappe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scott slips a jab from Schtrappe.
Scott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Schtrappe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scott throws a hook but Schtrappe avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schtrappe needs to keep his hands up - Scott had a free shot at his head there.
Scott slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacque Schtrappe.
I think Scott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Scott!
Barry Scott 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnie Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Codi Gale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gale has chosen Gravity kills - Guilty as his entrance music. Codi Gale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnie Ballantine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Codi Gale!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gale throws a leg kick that misses.
Ballantine fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Ballantine misses its intended target.
Gale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ballantine's head.
Gale tries to keep at a distance but Ballantine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ballantine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gale is leaning against Ballantine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ballantine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ballantine tries a body shot but Gale blocks it.
Gale lands an uppercut.
Ballantine blocks a body shot from Gale.
Gale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Ballantine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballantine blocking some punches.
Ballantine can't find room to land a body shot as Gale controls the action.
Gale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gale throws a head punch that misses.
Ballantine throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gale backwards.
Ballantine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gale lands with a short shot to the head.
Ballantine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ballantine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ballantine.
Gale misses with an elbow over the top.
Ballantine taking a breather.
Gale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Ballantine.
Gale manages to break the clinch.
Gale throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gale scores with a punch to the head.
Ballantine tries to clinch but Gale is having none of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ballantine blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ballantine misses with a looping left.
Ballantine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gale.
Gale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ballantine.
Ballantine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ballantine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gale.
Gale throws a push kick but Ballantine slaps the foot to one side.
Gale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ballantine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ballantine swings widly with a right hand
and Gale counters with a straight right hand.
Gale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gale connects with a crisp jab.
Ballantine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnie Ballantine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballantine lands with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Ballantine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gale drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ballantine shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gale eats them both and turns towards Ballantine to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gale looks to land a left hand but Ballantine moved out of range nicely.
Ballantine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gale is rocked!
Ballantine cracks Gale with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gale falls to his knees and Ballantine doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnie Ballantine!
Our winner, Johnie Ballantine, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merrick Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane's entrance music is Blood Sugar - Pendulum. A fine choice. McGuire has chosen Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merrick Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralph McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire digs a good hook to Kane's body.
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
Kane avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire cracks the inside of Kane's front leg.
Kane thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGuire if he has to take too many more of those.
Kane rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Kane lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Kane is controlling him.
Kane blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Kane misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane wants a takedown but no success here.
Kane lands with a right to the head.
Kane tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
Kane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
Kane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Kane checks the leg kick nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kane!
Kane scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGuire looks winded!
Kane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGuire napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kane taking a breather here.
McGuire takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
McGuire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kane working the head with strikes.
McGuire taking a bit of punishment here - Kane scoring with strikes.
The strikes coming from Kane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kane scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Kane fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane in side control, throwing shots but McGuire defends.
Kane throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McGuire tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kane scores with punches from side control.
Kane creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McGuire sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merrick Kane dominated that round.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane lands with a cross.
It looks like Ralph McGuire has been cut.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
Kane misses with a head kick.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kane lands in his opponent's guard.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
McGuire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily.
Kane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGuire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kane lands a couple of digs.
Kane trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Kane throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane passes McGuire's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McGuire tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
Kane throwing shots but McGuire is blocking nicely.
Kane with the ground and pound but McGuire uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kane trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
McGuire trying to control the position.
Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
McGuire has momentary wrist control but Kane slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merrick Kane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire's cut.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab by McGuire.
Kane scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kane throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Kane down.
Kane slips a jab from McGuire.
Kane punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kane misses with a body kick.
Kane misses with a head kick.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kane lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Kane lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Kane.
Kane cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Kane moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Kane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire misses with a hook. Kane ducked under it nicely.
Kane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kane scores with a one two! McGuire had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kane misses the shot to the body.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kane's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane is trying to control the position but McGuire postures up.
Kane wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
McGuire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kane's head.
McGuire working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kane is trying to keep McGuire in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane looking to control but McGuire passes into half guard.
McGuire winds up and cracks Kane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kane blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
Kane is trying to get back to full guard.
Kane is trying to maintain the position but McGuire is very close to passing his half guard.
Kane wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane manages to get to full guard.
Kane keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Kane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane is pulling down on McGuire's head. It's preventing any offense from McGuire, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merrick Kane clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGuire blocks a head kick by Kane.
Nice defenses there by Kane.
Kane checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire motions for Kane to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kane closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire misses with an elbow strike.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
Kane misses with a body punch.
Ralph McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire tries to score a body lock takedown but Kane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane misses with a punch to the body.
Kane lands with a right to the head.
Kane blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuire as Kane tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Kane.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire goes for a takedown attempt but Kane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kane thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGuire if he has to take too many more of those.
McGuire is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kane connects with an inside leg kick.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Kane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kane.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kane dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Kane counters with a nice body shot.
Kane connects with a nice looking jab.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense.
Kane shoots for a double leg takedown but McGuire sprawls well. He's pushed Kane'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 Merrick Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Kane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Kane should have avoided that one.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Merrick Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it.
Kane misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kane doesn't seem phased though.
Kane moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
Kane checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire stuffs the takedown.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kane's calf.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kane in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGuire eats them both and turns towards Kane to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Kane checks it.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kane throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
Kane takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Kane is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merrick Kane had his way with Ralph McGuire in that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire's cut.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
Kane takes one on the button.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Kane staying out of range there.
Kane moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
Kane throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuire counters with an outside leg kick.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Kane misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kane throws a body kick that misses
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
Kane misses with a double jab.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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.
McGuire slips a straight right by Kane.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Kane.
Kane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kane misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a two punch combo.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kane jabs at McGuire's body.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
Kane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Kane tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a leg kick but Kane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kane throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Kane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kane moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
Kane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kane checks a leg kick nicely.
Kane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kane throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kane moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kane lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire thows a body shot but no joy.
Kane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Kane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ralph McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
Kane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kane lands a good knee to the midsection. McGuire won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Kane.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire working hard to break the clinch.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
Merrick Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Kane misses with a punch to the body.
Kane blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire avoiding damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but Kane blocks with his arms.
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 Merrick Kane.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merrick Kane!
Merrick Kane decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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