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SFC 9 - Legit PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Overdrive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Get Back (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Back has chosen Guile theme :D as his entrance music. Get Back told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Overdrive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Get Back!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Back bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Back looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Back scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Overdrive jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Overdrive swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Back.
Back keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Overdrive.
Overdrive swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Back slips a straight right by Overdrive.
Back bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Overdrive is looking to regain half guard here but Back keeps moving and retains side control.
Overdrive wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Overdrive is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Back's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Overdrive is trying to get back to full guard.
Overdrive kicks Back off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdrive pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Back on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Overdrive looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maximus Overdrive seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overdrive keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Overdrive 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.
Overdrive keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Back staying out of range there.
Back blocks a jab.
Overdrive misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Overdrive.
It looks like Get Back has been cut.
Back blocks a jab.
Overdrive drops Back with a beautiful combination! Back stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Overdrive is looking for the KO!
Back is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Overdrive misses.
Back is still on wobbly legs! Can Overdrive finish him?
Overdrive misses with a wild combination.
Back steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Overdrive.
Back seems to have recovered his senses.
Overdrive moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Overdrive thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdrive loads up on a big right hand but Back slips the punch.
Overdrive is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Back lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Overdrive circles away quickly and effectively.
Overdrive misses the jab.
Overdrive connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Back slips under a jab.
Back fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Overdrive sprawls well initially but Back persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Overdrive trying to control from the bottom.
Overdrive is not content to let Back control the position.
Overdrive pushes Back off looking to stand but Back dives back in and keeps control.
Overdrive tries to roll over but Back keeps him under control.
Back wants to take a breather but Overdrive is having none of it.
Back not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overdrive manages to get to full guard.
Overdrive has his feet on Back's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Back ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Overdrive closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Back shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Overdrive but Overdrive pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Overdrive throws a looping overhand right but Back ducks down to avoid it.
Back uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Overdrive.
Overdrive lands with a hook. Back tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Back!
The fighters circling - Overdrive throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdrive scores with a jab. Back acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Back drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Overdrive has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Back has passed into side control.
Overdrive is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Overdrive tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Overdrive pushes Back away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Back gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Overdrive looking for a sweep but Back has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Back controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Overdrive dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Get Back's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Back keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Overdrive.
Overdrive lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Overdrive lands a really nice looking cross but Back seems unphased.
Overdrive throws the left hand but Back avoids the punch easily.
Back changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overdrive tries to avoid it but Back manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overdrive to the ground. Overdrive escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Overdrive does no damage.
Back takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Overdrive throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Back slips under a jab.
Back shoots in for a double leg but Overdrive sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Back slips under a jab.
Overdrive connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Back staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Overdrive.
Overdrive ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Overdrive connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Overdrive misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdrive clobbers Back with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Overdrive throws the left hand but Back avoids the punch easily.
Overdrive lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Overdrive throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Back counter with a right hand.
Back doesn't manage to clinch there - Overdrive circles away.
Overdrive thows a left - swing and a miss!
Overdrive misses with a two punch combination.
Overdrive throws the left hand but Back avoids the punch easily.
Back ducks under a wild hook from Overdrive.
Back fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maximus Overdrive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Get Back.
Overdrive stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Overdrive wants it to stay on the feet.
Overdrive fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Overdrive.
Overdrive throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Overdrive misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Back.
An elbow from Back crashes against the mat.
Overdrive tries to improve position but can't.
Back is looking to take a break and control but Overdrive is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Back slows the pace down.
Overdrive tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Overdrive is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Back is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overdrive is trying to get back to half guard.
Overdrive is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Back escapes and gets back to his feet.
Back uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Overdrive.
Back shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Back showed some decent athleticism there.
Overdrive keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Overdrive has a hand on Back's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Back takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Back looking to control but Overdrive is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdrive can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Back throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Overdrive tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Back sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Overdrive is desperately trying to improve his position but Back has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Overdrive that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Overdrive is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Overdrive dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Get Back's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Overdrive misses with a looping right.
Back gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Overdrive.
The fighters circle momentarily. Overdrive darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Back moves out of range as Overdrive strikes.
Overdrive swings for the body but Back moves out of range.
Overdrive misses the jab.
Back avoids a punch combination nicely.
Back bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Overdrive throws a nice looking combination but Back bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Back fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Overdrive avoids it really well and circles away.
Overdrive misses with a looping right.
Get Back is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overdrive works Back's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Overdrive throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Back ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Back lands with an overhand left.
Overdrive misses with a double jab.
Overdrive jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Overdrive throws a series of strikes that have Back backpedaling.
Overdrive fails to land with a series of punches.
Overdrive displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Back.
Overdrive misses with an uppercut. Back saw that one coming.
Overdrive misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Overdrive finds it's target.
Overdrive looks to throw the jab but Back is out of range.
Maximus Overdrive is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Back closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Back decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Back moves out of range as Overdrive strikes.
Overdrive looks to land a combination but Back avoids it well.
Overdrive moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Back uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Overdrive.
Overdrive scores with a sloppy right hand. Back should have avoided that one.
Back shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Overdrive as he avoids it easily.
Maximus Overdrive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Get Back.
Back looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Overdrive throws the left hand but Back avoids the punch easily.
Back bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Overdrive as Back shoots in.
Back slips a straight right by Overdrive.
Back blocks a jab.
Overdrive looks to land a combination but Back avoids it well.
Overdrive throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Overdrive will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Overdrive misses its intended target.
Back shoots in for a double leg but Overdrive sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Back closes this distance looking for a takedown but Overdrive circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Overdrive misses.
Back has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Overdrive scores with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Back.
Overdrive connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Overdrive, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Overdrive fails to land with a series of punches.
Back shoots for a takedown but Overdrive saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Overdrive, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Back dodges the punch combination from Overdrive.
A slow jab from Overdrive misses its intended target.
Back blocks a jab.
Overdrive swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Back moves out of range of the strikes.
Back slips under a jab.
Maximus Overdrive is winning the standup battle so far.
Overdrive throws a big shot that misses.
Back shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Get Back has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Get Back has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdrive has one foot on Back's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Back.
Back tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Back creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Overdrive sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Maximus Overdrive is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Overdrive tries to escape but Back is in control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Get Back.
I think Overdrive 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Overdrive!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Goat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Hunt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Goat's chin.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Goat!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goat looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hunt there.
Hunt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goat keeps working.
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Goat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hunt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goat is looking to escape.
Goat has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Goat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Hunt there.
Hunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hunt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hunt drops an elbow to the side of Goat's head.
Goat is refusing to be controlled, as Hunt sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat is trying to stand.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Goat has eaten all the pies!
Hunt working the head and body with strikes.
Hunt is trying for a kimura here. Goat looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hunt wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Hunt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Borneo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and john barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). john barker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joey Borneo's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Borneo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, john barker!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borneo clinches.
Borneo tightens his grip and picks barker up, before dumping him to the ground. barker manages to land in guard.
Borneo stands up from barker's guard - Borneo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Borneo has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Borneo jumps guard.
Borneo keeping moving, preventing barker from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
barker is fighting to break Borneo's control of his arms but Borneo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
barker stands up from Borneo's guard - barker perhaps looking for a knockout.
barker fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
barker tries to bum rush Borneo with a series of wild strikes but Borneo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
barker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
barker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borneo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joey Borneo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of john barker.
Borneo shoots in but barker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Borneo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with barker but barker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
barker throws a right and a left that Borneo avoids nicely.
barker closes the distance looking to clinch
so Borneo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
barker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Borneo postures up and lands a big shot to barker's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
barker is wriggling around but Borneo manages to pass to half guard.
barker looks gassed!
Borneo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! barker could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Borneo has cracked it and barker is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Borneo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Borneo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamarcus Wiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bark er (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bark er will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamarcus Wiley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, bark er!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
er slaps away a takedown attempt from Wiley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wiley misses with a wild body shot.
Wiley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
er fails with the takedown.
er throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
er looks for a takedown but Wiley sprawls well.
Wiley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wiley cracks er with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wiley is looking to take a break and control but er is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wiley working the ground and pound from side control.
Wiley has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
er tests Wiley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
er tries to clinch up but Wiley circles away and keeps his distance.
er tries to clinch but Wiley is having none of it.
er tries to clinch up.
er shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jamarcus Wiley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bark er.
Wiley throws a low kick but it's checked well by er.
Wiley instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Wiley.
It looks like bark er has been cut.
er takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wiley.
er controlling the action here for a moment.
Wiley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. er is defending well for now.
er blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
er fails to pull guard.
Wiley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from er.
er tries to pull guard but Wiley holds him up against the cage and eventually er drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
er avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiley.
Wiley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wiley tries to land knees in the clinch but er avoids the damage to the body.
er wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wiley has him pressed against the cage.
Wiley tries for a takedown but er manages to get underhooks.
er takes a knee to the side of the body.
er looks gassed!
er tries to stall but Wiley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
er takes a knee to the side of the body.
er jumps guard but Wiley stands there with er around his waist. er gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wiley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but er blocks it with crossed arms.
Wiley scores with a hook to the body.
er avoiding damage as Wiley throws knees to the body.
er avoiding damage as Wiley throws knees to the body.
Wiley digs a right hand into er's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on er's gas tank.
Wiley lands a knee to the body.
er managing to block the knees to the body from Wiley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiley crunches a lovely knee into er's ribcage.
Stalling in the clinch from Wiley.
Wiley tries a knee to the head but er blocks it.
Wiley lands a good knee to the midsection. er won't want to take too many of those.
Wiley digs a right hand underneath er's ribcage. er let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Wiley.
er on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Wiley.
Wiley missing with knees to the body.
Wiley crunches a lovely knee into er's ribcage.
Wiley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wiley scoring with some ground and pound.
Wiley stands and steps away. er gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiley has taken the fight to the clinch.
er can't break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wiley obliges.
Wiley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
er takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wiley effectively controlling the action here.
Wiley trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Wiley.
Wiley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and er avoids it.
Wiley lands a nice knee to the body.
Wiley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wiley has clasped his hands together around er's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
er is looking for a sweep.
er really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wiley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here as Wiley stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamarcus Wiley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on bark er's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
er throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wiley.
Wiley stuffs the takedown attempt from er. er gets slowly back to his feet.
Wiley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wiley connects with a high kick.
Wiley throws a chopping leg kick but er manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
er keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wiley leaves er with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wiley throws a front kick aimed at er's knee but er avoids it well.
Wiley shoots and misses
and er counters with a one-two to the body.
er is breathing heavily.
Wiley tries for a takedown but er circles away easily
and er counters by clinching up.
er tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jamarcus Wiley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bark er.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wiley misses with a knee to the head.
Wiley goes for a takedown attempt but er pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wiley closes the distance and clinches.
Wiley lands a good knee to the midsection. er won't want to take too many of those.
er looking to stall.
er takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wiley tries to work over er's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wiley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wiley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from er.
er is trying to drag Wiley to the mat but Wiley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wiley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wiley connects with a nasty looking knee right to er's face.
That has opened up bark er's cut even more.
Wiley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has er in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wiley works on er's body with a couple of short punches.
er wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wiley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through er's defenses.
Wiley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Wiley.
Wiley tightens his grip and picks er up, before dumping him to the ground. er manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on er, up you get!
Wiley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but er avoids it really well and circles away.
Wiley looks for a takedown but er sprawls well.
er fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiley throws a series of punches but er moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Wiley blocks the leg kick.
Wiley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but er manages to avoid it.
Wiley clinches with his opponent.
er fails to pull the fight into his guard.
er blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wiley lands a knee to the body.
Wiley keeps control of er as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wiley lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
er wants to control but Wiley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wiley postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for er to stand up.
er wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
er with a poor takedown
and Wiley counters by clinching up.
Wiley lands a nice knee to the body.
Wiley scores with a hook to the body.
er working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Wiley.
Wiley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wiley misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wiley missing with knees to the body.
Wiley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt er or not.
Wiley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite er's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with er's elbow.
er tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wiley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that er can do to turn this around?
Wiley trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamarcus Wiley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on bark er's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wiley is looking to clinch but er is avoiding it.
er tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wiley swivels and escapes.
Wiley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wiley lands in his opponent's guard.
Wiley stands and steps away. er gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wiley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and er is able to avoid easily.
er throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wiley's waist but Wiley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing er off to one side.
er misses with a takedown
and Wiley counters with a nice double leg into side control. er won't be happy with that.
Jamarcus Wiley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bark er.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wiley staying calm.
Wiley scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A head kick misses from er.
er looks to land a combination but Wiley avoids it well.
Good work by er as he checks the leg kick.
Wiley clinches.
Wiley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. er is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wiley lands a knee to the body.
Wiley scores a nice knee to the body.
Wiley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wiley stands up from er's guard - Wiley perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jamarcus Wiley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
er lands a nice shot to the body.
Wiley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wiley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wiley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wiley stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiley misses with a kick to the body.
Wiley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. er defends it nicely.
Jamarcus Wiley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
er moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wiley.
er tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wiley smiles and moves away.
Wiley misses with a wild combination.
er tries to clinch up
and Wiley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
er tries to circle away but Wiley has him pinned against the cage.
er can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wiley working er over with knees to the body.
er tries to break free but Wiley pushes him back against the cage.
Wiley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wiley prevents the takedown attempt.
er looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wiley landing knees to the body.
er jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wiley walks away with a smile on his face. er gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jamarcus Wiley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiley misses with a jab to the body
and er counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wiley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiley misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches er napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wiley decides to stand back up. Wiley steps back and let's er get back to his feet.
bark er has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
er takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamarcus Wiley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wiley 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamarcus Wiley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mo Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristopher Naungayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by black superman. The key to victory for Mo Savage has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mo Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kristopher Naungayan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naungayan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Naungayan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage swings for the body but Naungayan moves out of range.
Naungayan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Naungayan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savage but Savage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Naungayan misses with the combination.
Savage fails to land with a series of punches.
Savage throws a hook but Naungayan blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Savage. No joy for Naungayan on that attempt.
Savage lands with a right hand.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Naungayan looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naungayan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Naungayan dodges the punch combination from Savage.
Savage scores with a hook to the body. Naungayan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a right and a left that Naungayan avoids nicely.
Savage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Naungayan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savage Rushes Naungayan and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Naungayan is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Savage Piles on the pressure and Naungayan crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mo Savage!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blaine Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trabi Kobang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaine Stone 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blaine Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trabi Kobang!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kobang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stone if he has to take too many more of those.
Kobang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kobang showed some decent athleticism there.
Kobang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stone has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobang thows a huge punch but Stone dodges it nicely.
Stone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kobang is aware though and is defending well.
Stone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kobang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stone 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!
Kobang stopping the sweep attempt from Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobang trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Kobang wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
Kobang trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Kobang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kobang rolls with it to try and escape but Stone cranks on the arm and Kobang is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blaine Stone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Delvecchio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imperador Markus IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delvecchio comes to the cage accompanied by Laura non c'e. This should be a great matchup!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alessio Delvecchio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Imperador Markus IV!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markus IV takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Delvecchio lands a slapping body shot.
Markus IV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delvecchio lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Markus IV is looking to close the distance but Delvecchio sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Markus IV crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Markus IV is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alessio Delvecchio!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Irvin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimir Romano!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romano fails with a takedown attempt.
Irvin tries for a takedown but Romano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irvin .
Irvin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romano counters with a two punch combo.
Irvin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Irvin is working for a kimura but Romano is defending it quite comfortably.
Romano wants to get back to full guard.
Irvin with the ground and pound but Romano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Irvin 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.
Irvin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin wants to get up but he can't break Romano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Romano should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Romano seems keen to control Irvin 's posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Romano.
Romano looks to land a combination but Irvin avoids it well.
Romano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romano looks gassed!
Romano stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Irvin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irvin slips a jab and a cross from Romano.
Irvin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romano seems keen to control Irvin 's posture.
Romano keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Irvin has passed into half guard!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Irvin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Romano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Irvin .
Romano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irvin trying to control from half guard but Romano is working away.
Irvin is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Irvin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Romano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Irvin 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Irvin 's back!
Irvin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Romano gets his way!
Irvin defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano looking for a sweep. Not yet Romano, not yet.
Irvin 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.
Romano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Irvin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Romano working a defensive guard here.
Romano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Irvin is one step ahead there.
Irvin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Romano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Irvin 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Irvin dodges the punch combination from Romano.
Romano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romano misses with a series of wild punches.
Romano misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Romano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irvin circles away quickly and effectively.
Irvin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romano sprawls well. Romano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irvin gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Irvin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Romano trying to hold on to Irvin 's head to control him but Irvin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin wants to work for an arm triangle but Romano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Irvin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Romano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Irvin .
Romano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Romano 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.
Irvin 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.
Irvin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Romano dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Irvin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romano postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Irvin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Romano, into his guard.
Romano 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin wants to control from the top but Romano keeps moving.
Irvin drops back looking for a leg! Romano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Romano manages to kick Irvin off! Irvin jumps back into Romano's guard.
Romano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irvin 's guard.
Romano drops back, looking for a kneebar! Irvin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Irvin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Irvin !
Irvin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Irvin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Romano is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano struggling a bit here.
Irvin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Romano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Romano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Romano trying to control here.
Irvin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Romano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Irvin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Irvin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Romano looking for a guillotine here but Irvin defends easily.
Irvin won't allow Romano to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Irvin 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!
Romano fails with the takedown
and Irvin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Irvin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Romano wants to improve his position but Irvin is controlling well.
Irvin works his way into side control.
Romano is looking for a sweep.
Irvin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Irvin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romano keeps working.
Irvin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Romano, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Irvin off and has taken his back!
Romano working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Romano looking to break Irvin 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Irvin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Romano will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Irvin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Romano has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Irvin is defending well but eventually Romano manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Irvin has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladimir Romano!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winston Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Witherspoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes to the cage accompanied by Shipping up to Boston - Dropkick Murphys . Steve Witherspoon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Winston Gunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Witherspoon!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witherspoon throws a head kick that misses.
Witherspoon throws a big shot that misses.
Gunn moves out of range of the leg kick from Witherspoon.
Witherspoon throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Witherspoon.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gunn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Witherspoon tries to escape but Gunn is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gunn is looking to take a break and control but Witherspoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Witherspoon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gunn 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 Witherspoon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gunn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Witherspoon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gunn trying to control the action but Witherspoon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witherspoon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The strikes coming from Gunn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gunn wants to control but Witherspoon is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Gunn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gunn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Witherspoon tries to escape but Gunn is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gunn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Witherspoon's legs.
Gunn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Gunn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Witherspoon throws a head kick that misses.
Gunn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gunn is trying to control. Witherspoon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gunn seems to be working for a kimura but Witherspoon defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Witherspoon keeps working.
Witherspoon wants to get back to his feet.
Witherspoon won't allow Gunn to pass to mount.
Gunn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Witherspoon defending well though.
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 crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gunn throws a nice looking combination but Witherspoon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Witherspoon. No joy for Gunn on that attempt.
Witherspoon misses with a head kick.
Steve Witherspoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Witherspoon throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Gunn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Witherspoon is fending him off so far but Gunn persists. Nope, Witherspoon circles away and we're back to standing.
Witherspoon throws a right hand that Gunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunn also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witherspoon throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Witherspoon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gunn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Witherspoon to the mat! Witherspoon manages to get full guard.
Gunn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gunn looking to pass the guard.
Gunn won't allow Witherspoon to get back to his feet.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Witherspoon keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gunn drops back looking for a leg! Witherspoon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Witherspoon manages to kick Gunn off! Gunn jumps back into Witherspoon's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunn drops back looking for a leg! Witherspoon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Witherspoon manages to kick Gunn off! Gunn jumps back into Witherspoon's guard.
Witherspoon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gunn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Witherspoon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gunn somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Gunn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Witherspoon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Witherspoon throws a big shot that misses.
Gunn slips under a jab from Witherspoon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witherspoon misses with a combination
and Gunn counters with a single leg into guard. Witherspoon didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn drops back looking for a leg! Witherspoon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Witherspoon manages to kick Gunn off! Gunn jumps back into Witherspoon's guard.
Gunn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Witherspoon is keeping the position for now.
Gunn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gunn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Witherspoon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gunn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gunn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gunn tries for a kimura but Witherspoon is defending well.
Gunn has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Witherspoon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Witherspoon is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Witherspoon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gunn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Witherspoon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gunn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gunn 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.
Gunn looking to ground and pound but Witherspoon is blocking nicely.
Gunn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gunn looking to control but Witherspoon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gunn goes for an armbar but Witherspoon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Witherspoon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Witherspoon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gunn's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gunn trying to control the position.
Gunn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Witherspoon's guard.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunn won't allow Witherspoon to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunn 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunn stands and throws Witherspoon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Gunn clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Witherspoon misses with a two punch combination.
Gunn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Witherspoon wants to stand but Gunn is controlling the position.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Witherspoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston Gunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn forces his way into half guard.
Gunn seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunn tries to pass to full mount but Witherspoon defends it.
Gunn is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gunn trying to control from half guard but Witherspoon is working away.
Gunn thows a huge punch but Witherspoon dodges it nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Witherspoon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Witherspoon's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn stands and throws Witherspoon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gunn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gunn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Witherspoon, who protects the arm well.
Gunn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Witherspoon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gunn prevents Witherspoon from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gunn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gunn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Witherspoon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Witherspoon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Gunn had his way with Steve Witherspoon in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Witherspoon pinned against the cage. Witherspoon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Witherspoon misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witherspoon misses the jab.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Witherspoon shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn dodges the punch combination from Witherspoon.
Witherspoon throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Gunn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Witherspoon pushes Gunn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gunn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gunn is trying to get an arm triangle but Witherspoon is defending well.
Gunn advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gunn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Witherspoon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Witherspoon is pushing Gunn's head away, looking to escape. Gunn manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is trying to get an arm triangle but Witherspoon is defending well.
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.
Gunn working the body and head with strikes.
Gunn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gunn has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gunn looking to control but Witherspoon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gunn looking for a guillotine from mount but Witherspoon is having none of it.
Witherspoon blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Witherspoon wants to get back to his feet.
Steve Witherspoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Gunn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gunn, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Gunn!
Winston Gunn retains his heavyweight title!
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