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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Ozone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clayton Ozone!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott tries to close the distance and clinch but Ozone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ozone looks to throw the jab but Abbott is out of range.
Abbott rushes Ozone and presses him up against the cage.
Abbott lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Clayton Ozone has been cut.
Abbott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abbott moves into the clinch successfully.
Ozone is trying to pull guard but Abbott has him pressed against the cage.
Abbott lands a damaging elbow.
Abbott lands a good knee to the midsection. Ozone won't want to take too many of those.
Abbott misses with a knee strike.
Abbott is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Abbott connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ozone's face.
Abbott creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ozone's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Abbott on the inside.
Abbott landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott breaks the clinch.
Ozone misses with a two punch combination.
Ozone looks winded!
Abbott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abbott breaks the clinch.
Nick Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abbott.
Ozone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Abbott moves into the clinch.
Abbott holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Abbott.
Ozone being controlled against the cage.
Abbott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ozone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abbott takes a swing at Ozone's ribcage but misses.
Ozone swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ozone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozone gets tackled into the cage by Abbott. Abbott maintains the clinch.
Abbott tries to score a body lock takedown but Ozone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Abbott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbott has Ozone pressed against the cage.
Abbott has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ozone after a bit of a struggle.
Abbott lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ozone can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott lands an elbow just above Ozone 's eye.
Ozone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abbott landing knees to the body.
Abbott unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Abbott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ozone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abbott tries to pull guard but Ozone holds him up against the cage and eventually Abbott drops back down to his feet.
Ozone being controlled against the cage.
Abbott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ozone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abbott stalling.
Ozone takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abbott pushes off an throws an elbow but Ozone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abbott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abbott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abbott throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ozone cracks Abbott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Ozone.
Ozone scores with a punch to the head.
Ozone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ozone drops Abbott with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Abbott looks back up at him and smiles so Ozone waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Abbott is rocked!
Abbott is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Ozone doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Abbott crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Abbott's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clayton Ozone!
In his post fight interview, Clayton Ozone started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lelouch Laperouge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lelouch Laperouge has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lelouch Laperouge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Bones!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones scores with the left hand. Laperouge knows he should have avoided that one.
Laperouge looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Laperouge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Laperouge tries to pass to full mount but Bones defends it.
Bones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bones is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones wants to get back to his feet.
Bones is trying to get back to full guard.
Bones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bones trying to control from the bottom.
Bones flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laperouge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones wants to get back to full guard.
Bones is looking to control Laperouge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bones avoid being mounted?
Bones wants to get back to full guard.
Bones flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bones is trying to get back to full guard.
Bones is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Laperouge has latched onto it... Big trouble! Laperouge pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bones is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Laperouge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lelouch Laperouge!
A less than humble Lelouch Laperouge misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Texans Brixius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brixius is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by FACE THE PAIN. Phil Griffin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Texans Brixius's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Texans Brixius!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brixius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffin's waist but Griffin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brixius off to one side.
Griffin lands a nice shot that snaps Brixius's head back.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Brixius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Texans Brixius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brixius fails with the takedown.
Brixius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Phil Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Texans Brixius.
Brixius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Brixius avoids nicely.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brixius.
Brixius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Griffin.
Brixius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target.
Brixius shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brixius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a one-two to the body.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brixius.
Brixius shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but Brixius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Phil Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brixius shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but Brixius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brixius backs up against the cage.
Brixius shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
Griffin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixius shoots and misses
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Griffin scores with a body shot.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brixius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffin's waist but Griffin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brixius off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixius misses with a takedown
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brixius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brixius fails with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a one-two to the body.
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
Brixius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Griffin quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Brixius.
Brixius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffin defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brixius seems to be working for a kimura but Griffin defends the submission attempt.
Griffin is controlling Brixius's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Brixius is looking for a kimura but Griffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brixius to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin is refusing to be controlled, as Brixius sits in half guard.
Griffin lands a couple of sideways elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brixius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
Brixius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Griffin as Brixius shoots in.
Brixius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phil Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Texans Brixius.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brixius.
Brixius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Brixius persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brixius has a takedown stuffed.
Brixius with a poor takedown
and Griffin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin counters with a two punch combo.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brixius circles away quickly and effectively.
Brixius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brixius with a poor takedown
and Griffin counters with a one-two to the body.
Brixius with a poor takedown
and Griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
Brixius shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
Brixius dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Brixius shoots in but Griffin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brixius shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brixius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Griffin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brixius misses with a takedown
and Griffin counters with a series of strikes. Brixius will be more careful next time no doubt.
Griffin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brixiuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brixius fails with a takedown attempt.
Brixius has his takedown stuffed
enabling Griffin to counter with a crisp jab.
Brixius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck for Brixius with that takedown attempt.
Griffin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brixiuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brixius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brixius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brixius misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a nice uppercut.
Brixius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Brixius persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brixius dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Brixius shoots for a takedown but Griffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Griffin lands with an overhand left.
Brixius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brixius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brixius has his takedown stuffed
and Griffin counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brixius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Griffin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brixius misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Griffin.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Brixius shoots in but no luck this time.
Brixius has his takedown stuffed
and Brixius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phil Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Texans Brixius.
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brixius tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brixius somewhat.
Brixius misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a nice body shot.
Griffin feints a jab promting Brixius to slip. Griffin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brixius slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brixius has his takedown stuffed
and Griffin counters with a one-two to the body.
Brixius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brixius thinking.
Brixius has his takedown stuffed
and Griffin counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brixius has a takedown stuffed.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Griffin quickly recovers to half guard.
Brixius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griffin sees it coming and defends easily.
Brixius is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Griffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brixius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griffin defends it well.
Brixius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phil Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brixius is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brixius is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Griffin is positioning himself well to prevent Brixius advancing to mount.
Brixius wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Griffin controlling the position for now.
Brixius trying to mount his opponent but Griffin defends it.
Texans Brixius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Brixius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Texans Brixius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffin 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Griffin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bon Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Moo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - It's a Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock N' Roll) . 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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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bon Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Moo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Scott dives on top into guard.
Scott wants to control from the top but Moo keeps moving.
Moo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Moo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Scott slips nicely into half guard.
Moo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moo wants to get back to his feet.
Moo missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moo trying to control from the bottom.
Moo missing with punches from the bottom.
Moo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Moo is trying to stand up here but Scott is controlling him well.
Scott looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Scott could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Moo is keeping the position.
Scott drops back looking for a leg! Moo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moo manages to kick Scott off! Scott jumps back into Moo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott passes Moo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Scott moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Moo.
Scott tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scott has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scott slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Moo.
Moo is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moo is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Moo tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Scott wants to control the pace but Moo is squirming around nicely.
Scott is landing with some decent strikes but Moo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Moo is just holding on here. Scott manages to take his back.
Moo showing good submission defense here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott is cranking Moo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Moo! He's tightened the choke and Moo is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bon Scott!
Bon Scott 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Fistface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BarDagul Bayagrakol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BarDagul Bayagrakol is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Fistface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BarDagul Bayagrakol!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayagrakol stuffs the takedown.
Bayagrakol walks into a straight right hand from Fistface.
It looks like BarDagul Bayagrakol has been cut.
Bayagrakol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fistface loads up on a big right hand but Bayagrakol slips the punch.
Bayagrakol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fistface.
Bayagrakol moves away from the strike by Fistface.
Fistface misses with a hook.
A combination from Fistface does no damage.
Bayagrakol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Fistface counter with a right hand.
Fistface throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bayagrakol on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bayagrakol shoots for a takedown but Fistface saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fistface swings widly with a right hand
letting Bayagrakol counter with a right hand.
Bayagrakol moves out of range as Fistface strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Fistface misses.
Fistface looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fistface throws a jab when Bayagrakol was well out of range.
Fistface misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fistface shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bayagrakol but Bayagrakol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Fistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fistface thows a body kick. Bayagrakol tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bayagrakol keeps the fight on the outside.
Bayagrakol gets tackled into the cage by Fistface. Fistface maintains the clinch.
Bayagrakol stalling in the clinch but Fistface improves position.
Fistface escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matt Fistface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Fistface.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol dives in and grabs Fistface's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fistface pushes down on Bayagrakol's head and hops out.
Bayagrakol is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fistface is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bayagrakol.
Fistface closes the distance and pushes Bayagrakol back into the cage.
Bayagrakol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fistface blocks an uppercut.
Bayagrakol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bayagrakol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fistface prevents a body shot from Bayagrakol.
Fistface leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fistface breaks the clinch.
Fistface scores with a hook.
Bayagrakol takes a swing at Fistface's ribcage but misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fistface manages to break the clinch.
Fistface misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fistface looks to score with a jab to the body but Bayagrakol is just out of range.
Bayagrakol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Fistface misses.
Fistface fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bayagrakol, pushing him back against the cage.
Fistface blocking some punches.
Fistface is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fistface's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fistface looks to land a left hand but Bayagrakol moved out of range nicely.
Fistface shoots for a takedown but Bayagrakol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bayagrakol has his takedown stuffed
and Fistface counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up BarDagul Bayagrakol's cut even more.
Bayagrakol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fistface swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fistface shoots for a double leg takedown but Bayagrakol sprawls well. He's pushed Fistface's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fistface scores with a shot to the body.
Bayagrakol looks winded!
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!
Fistface catches Bayagrakol with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fistface delivers a nice body kick.
Fistface fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bayagrakol avoids it really well and circles away.
Bayagrakol stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bayagrakol wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Fistface dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BarDagul Bayagrakol's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fistface throws a series of punches but Bayagrakol moves out of range.
Fistface misses with a leg kick.
Fistface closes the distance and clinches.
Fistface's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fistface throws a hook to the side of Bayagrakol's head but Bayagrakol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fistface connects with a nice looking jab.
Fistface takes the fight into the clinch.
Fistface prevents Bayagrakol from breaking the clinch.
Fistface breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bayagrakol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fistface.
Bayagrakol shoots in for a takedown but Fistface shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Bayagrakol circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistface scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fistface working away.
Bayagrakol tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Fistface is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bayagrakol can do to turn this around?
Bayagrakol can't do much from the bottom here.
Fistface in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bayagrakol manages to get back to half guard.
Bayagrakol gets back to full guard.
Fistface looking to pass the guard.
Bayagrakol tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fistface tries to free his leg and advance position but Bayagrakol is retaining full guard.
Bayagrakol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fistface might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fistface won't allow Bayagrakol to sweep him here.
Bayagrakol has his foot on Fistface's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fistface works his way back into a safe position though.
Bayagrakol is breathing heavily.
Bayagrakol trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bayagrakol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fistface loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fistface trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bayagrakol keeping full guard, as Fistface tries to pass.
Fistface loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol striking off his back but it's not causing Fistface any problems.
Fistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fistface knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bayagrakol on the ground.
Bayagrakol controls Fistface momentarily but Fistface frees himself.
Bayagrakol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fistface is one step ahead there.
Bayagrakol is striking off his back. Fistface thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Bayagrakol throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
BarDagul Bayagrakol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fistface throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fistface.
Bayagrakol gets back to full guard.
Fistface is sitting in close to Bayagrakol's body. Bayagrakol has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fistface is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fistface is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bayagrakol.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). BarDagul Bayagrakol!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can't Be Touched.. The crowd seem to be enjoying Preston's choice of entrance music: A Star. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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18
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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18
136 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse Kruger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aiden Preston!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger with a poor takedown
and Preston counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Preston.
Kruger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Preston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Preston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kruger, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Preston.
Preston lands a nice knee to the body.
Preston lands a knee to the body.
Kruger takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jesse Kruger has been cut.
Preston lands an elbow inside that Kruger shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Preston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Preston working Kruger over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Preston.
A bit of stalling here from Preston.
Preston lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kruger is rocked!
Preston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Kruger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Preston working Kruger over with knees to the body.
Kruger is breathing heavily.
Preston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Preston lands a big knee to the head and Kruger goes down! Preston pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiden Preston!
Aiden Preston is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Aiden Preston started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karter Duxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis's entrance music is House of Pain - Jump Around. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
280 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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30
243 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Davis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karter Duxx!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duxx tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis looks for a takedown but Duxx sprawls well.
Duxx tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duxx counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A body shot lands from Duxx.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Duxx lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Duxx.
Davis is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duxx stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Duxx lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duxx lands with a light punch inside.
Duxx using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Duxx lands a nice uppercut.
Duxx lands a shot to the body.
Duxx lands an elbow inside that Davis shrugs off.
It looks like Marcus Davis has been cut.
Davis takes an elbow to the temple.
Duxx lands with a left to the head.
Duxx softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duxx throws a big uppercut that drops Davis! More strikes from Duxx and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Davis lies dazed against the cage as Duxx celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karter Duxx!
Karter Duxx is the new super heavyweight champion!
Karter Duxx 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Zebub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Freestyler. Zebub has chosen Death March as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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164 lbs
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162 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Ryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Zebub!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan looks to land a body kick but Zebub moved away.
Zebub doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Zebub with that takedown attempt.
Zebub avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zebub tries for a takedown but Ryan circles away easily
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brad Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Zebub.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zebub was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Zebub takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ryan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zebub drives through with a takedown into Ryan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zebub manages to get himself to full guard.
Zebub working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Zebub keeps moving.
Zebub keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
Ryan wants to get up but he can't break Zebub's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brad Ryan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zebub manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan tries to clinch there but Zebub circles away.
Ryan closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Zebub counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zebub with a poor takedown
and Ryan counters by moving into the clinch.
Ryan wants to stall.
Ryan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zebub wants a takedown.
Ryan lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryan.
Ryan just leaning against Zebub, taking a breather.
Ryan missing with knees to the body.
Zebub is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zebub drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zebub jumps guard but Ryan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zebub is trying to drag Ryan to the mat but Ryan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zebub looks winded!
Ryan missing with knees to the body.
Zebub wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Ryan.
Ryan works on Zebub's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan working Zebub over with knees to the body.
Ryan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zebub's face.
Ryan working Zebub over with knees to the body.
Ryan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zebub has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Ryan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ryan scores with a push kick.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zebub looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Ryan dips to his left and cracks Zebub with an uppercut!
Zebub rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryan counters with a solid body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan tries to clinch but Zebub is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ryan.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brad Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan tries to clinch up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ryan.
Ryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zebub scores with a shot to the body.
Ryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Zebub circles away.
Ryan gets a double leg takedown into Zebub's guard.
Zebub is looking for a triangle but Ryan pushes his legs off easily.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zebub is keeping the position for now.
Zebub looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Zebub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zebub is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryan defends well.
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zebub is looking to reverse the position.
Ryan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zebub sneaks back into half guard.
Ryan stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brad Ryan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Ryan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ryan lands a two punch combo.
Zebub walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ryan.
Ryan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zebub, as that shot connected.
Ryan lands with a shot to the body.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zebub swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zebub misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zebub wants to land a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Zebub uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Ryan is looking to wear down Zebub with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ryan throws a body punch but Zebub moves out of range.
Ryan wants to clinch up but Zebub keeps it at a distance.
Ryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zebub shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zebub takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zebub misses with a looping right.
Zebub with a poor takedown
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brad Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Zebub.
Ryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Zebub circles away.
Ryan looks to clinch
and Zebub counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Zebub is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryan sees it coming and defends easily.
Ryan works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to keep Zebub in close.
Ryan pulls Zebub in close to his closed guard and prevents Zebub from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zebub's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zebub is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ryan seems keen to control Zebub's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zebub looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zebub throws a strike but Ryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zebub has an active guard here but Ryan has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Ryan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ryan uses his free foot to push down on Zebub's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zebub.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Ryan clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zebub throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zebub moves out of range of the body kick from Ryan.
Ryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan wants to clinch.
Zebub fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zebub.
Zebub shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryan pinned against the cage. Ryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryan closes the distance but Zebub moves to the side
and Zebub counters with a takedown into side control.
Bill Zebub has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zebub is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zebub is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryan sees it coming and defends easily.
Zebub is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryan sees it coming and defends easily.
Zebub seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.
Ryan works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ryan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but Zebub pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zebub fails with the takedown.
Zebub's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zebub scrambles back to his feet.
Zebub swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.
Brad Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Zebub waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to clinch but Zebub is having none of it.
Ryan tries to clinch but Zebub moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Ryan. No joy for Zebub on that attempt.
Brad Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Zebub.
Ryan tries to clinch but Zebub moves out of range.
Ryan misses with a leg kick.
Zebub doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brad Ryan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ryan rushes Zebub and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses.
Ryan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryan is trying to stall.
Ryan looking to throw knees to the head but Zebub is blocking nicely.
Ryan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zebub works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Zebub defends easily.
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.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Zebub is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zebub has gone for a leg lock! Ryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zebub's guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Zebub keeps moving.
Zebub throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ryan trying to control but Zebub is working from the bottom.
Bill Zebub has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zebub has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Zebub's legs - danger averted.
Zebub tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zebub has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zebub looking for subs off his back but Ryan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ryan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brad Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is pressing down on Zebub's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zebub is holding on for now.
Zebub looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Zebub tries to move into range but Ryan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Ryan as Zebub shoots in.
Zebub with a poor takedown
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan works Zebub's body with a nice hook.
Ryan darts in and clinches Zebub up against the cage.
Zebub fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brad Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Zebub.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zebub tries to pull guard but Ryan won't allow it.
Zebub is trying to pull guard but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Zebub tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Ryan!
Brad Ryan retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Brad Ryan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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