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CFS 26: Who Dares Wins PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kalevi Holger Routakirves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watts comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seek and Destroy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Andrew Watts is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kalevi Holger Routakirves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Watts!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts shoots in but Routakirves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andrew Watts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Watts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Routakirves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watts has his takedown stuffed
and Routakirves counters with a shoot takedown. Watts fights it but they end up in guard.
Kalevi Holger Routakirves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Watts.
Routakirves trying to control but Watts is working from the bottom.
Routakirves is pushing down on Watts's leg trying to pass to half guard. Watts is fighting to maintain full guard but Routakirves has managed to sneak the leg through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Routakirves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Routakirves connects with a nice short shot to Watts's temple.
Watts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Routakirves connects with a nice short shot to Watts's temple.
Watts is defending against the submission attempts here by Routakirves.
Routakirves sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routakirves passes to side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Check out the look on Routakirves's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Watts taking a bit of punishment here - Routakirves scoring with strikes.
Routakirves advances nicely into full mount.
Watts is squirming around, avoiding Routakirves's attempts to control the action.
Routakirves with a couple of short strikes.
Watts is in all sorts of trouble here.
Routakirves looking to finish Watts with some ground and pound. This is bad for Watts!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Routakirves is landing with some decent strikes but Watts is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Watts that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Routakirves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Watts is looking to escape.
Watts is looking to improve his position but Routakirves isn't that keen on the idea.
Routakirves with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Routakirves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Watts takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Routakirves scoring with strikes but Watts is staying in there.
Routakirves with good strikes from the mount here!
Watts is rocked!
Routakirves content just to control the position here.
Watts is still in real trouble! Can Routakirves finish him?
Watts takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Routakirves's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalevi Holger Routakirves!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Biles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thai Muay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biles comes to the cage accompanied by Dead And Bloated by STP. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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197 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Biles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thai Muay!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biles somewhat.
Biles takes a swing at Muay's ribcage but misses.
Muay tries to clinch up.
Biles shoots in and drives through. Muay sprawls well.
Biles darts in looking for a takedown but Muay gets double underhooks and turns Biles into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Biles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muay scores with a knee to the head.
Muay leaning his opponent against the cage.
Biles trying to control the position but instead, Muay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Biles into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muay lands a nice elbow.
Muay stalls.
Muay is pressed up against the cage. Biles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muay down to the mat. Muay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Biles throws a big shot that misses.
Muay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Biles.
Biles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muay's waist but Muay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biles off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biles swings for the body but Muay moves out of range.
Biles blocks a head kick by Muay.
Biles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muay but Muay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muay lands a big head kick that sends Biles tumbling to the mat! Muay takes a step backwards and waves Biles back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Biles is rocked!
It looks like Ryan Biles has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biles is looking to chop away at Muay's legs.
Biles fails to land the takedown.
Biles fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Muay is out of range.
Muay has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Thai Muay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biles misses the jab.
Biles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muay, pushing him back against the cage.
Muay lands a knee to the head.
Biles takes an elbow to the temple.
Muay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Biles's defenses.
Muay tries to land a knee to the head but Biles blocks with his arms.
Muay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Biles's efforts to push away.
Muay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muay is stalling here.
Muay tries to land knees in the clinch but Biles avoids the damage to the body.
Muay stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Biles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Biles wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biles blocks an elbow strike from Muay.
Muay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biles avoids it.
Muay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Muay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Biles's cut.
That's time! Biles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Muay moves in looking to clinch but Biles pushes him off.
Muay slips a straight right by Biles.
Biles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biles somewhat.
Biles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Biles misses.
Biles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biles has managed to clinch.
Muay crunches a lovely knee into Biles's ribcage.
Muay misses with a knee strike.
Muay trying to land knees to the body.
Muay effectively controlling the action here.
Muay crunches a lovely knee into Biles's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muay scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muay obliges.
Muay content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Muay lands a damaging elbow.
Muay stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muay swings wildly with an uppercut but Biles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muay stalling.
Biles prevents a body shot from Muay.
Muay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Biles's elbow.
Muay working Biles over with knees to the body.
Muay with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muay.
Muay with a knee to the head.
Muay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
I was talking to Biles's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Muay lands a nice knee to the body.
Muay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Muay.
Ryan Biles's cut is getting worse.
Muay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Biles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muay lands a knee to the head.
Biles managing to block the knees to the body from Muay.
Muay slowing the pace effectively.
Biles seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biles tries to break the clinch but Muay is controlling the position.
Muay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Muay lands an elbow inside that Biles shrugs off.
Biles takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muay has Biles pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Biles is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Muay - that's hurt Biles badly! Oh, another knee lands and Biles is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Biles doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Thai Muay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Skip Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Poper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Church comes to the cage accompanied by Cher Lloyd - Swagger Jagger. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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141 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Skip Church!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodney Poper!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Church scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Church.
Poper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Church tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Church uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poper.
Church throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Church lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Church's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poper under the eye.
Church doesn't manage to clinch there - Poper circles away.
Church slips a jab from Poper.
Church fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poper, pushing him back against the cage.
Church lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Church's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Poper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Church's elbow.
Church lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poper misses with a punch to the body.
Church taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Church as Poper tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poper misses with a punch on the inside.
Church lands an elbow that stopped Poper in his tracks for a moment.
Church pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the body from Poper misses
and Church connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Church ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Church looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Church uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poper.
Church fails with an attempt to clinch.
Church lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Church wants to clinch up but Poper keeps it at a distance.
Church takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poper misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Church fails with an attempt to clinch.
Church scores with a hook.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Church. Poper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poper throws a hook but Church avoids it easily.
Church throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poper pivots, looking for a leg kick but Church is out of range and Poper settles back down.
Church fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Church checks a low kick from Poper.
Poper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Church stuffs the takedown.
Poper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Church sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church lands with a straight right. Poper didn't see that one coming.
Church darts in and clinches Poper up against the cage.
Church taking a breather.
Church breaks from the clinch.
Poper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Church uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poper.
Church digs a good body shot into Poper's ribs.
Poper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Church.
That kick from Church tenderised Poper's leg. Poper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Church fails with an attempt to clinch.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch but Poper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Church throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Poper lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Church has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Church and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Church cracks Poper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skip Church seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Church pushes Poper up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Church.
Poper stops a takedown attempt from Church.
Church is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Skip Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Poper.
Church breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poper takes a swing at Church's ribcage but misses.
Church is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Church fails in his attempt to clinch.
Church connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Poper throws a looping overhand right but Church ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poper misses with an attempted mid kick.
Church takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Church avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip Church dominated that round.
That's time! Church's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Poper throws a jab when Church was well out of range.
Poper misses with a low kick.
Church scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Church is looking to clinch but Poper is avoiding it.
Church fails with an attempt to clinch.
Church fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Church.
Church wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skip Church is winning the standup battle so far.
Poper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Church.
Church ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poper keeps the fight on the outside.
Church is looking to wear down Poper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Church throws a right and a left that Poper avoids nicely.
Church fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Poper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Church is rocked!
Poper fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Church is out of range.
Oh Church is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Church is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Church throws out the jab.
Church looks up at the clock. Bad move! Poper lands a right hand from hell, dropping Church. Poper pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Poper!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Brennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. 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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260 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Brennan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Williams!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brennan circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brennan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brennan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brennan lands in his opponent's guard.
Brennan advances position into side control!
Brennan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Brennan.
Williams defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan lands a nice forearm strike.
Brennan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Brennan working the ground and pound but Williams is defending the strikes.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brennan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brennan takes a little break here. Williams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brennan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brennan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Williams is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Brennan yanks on the arm and Williams is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Brennan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Brennan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Spinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Morozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Spinner!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spinner has Morozov up against the cage in a clinch.
Morozov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spinner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spinner manages to break the clinch.
Spinner misses with a takedown attempt - Morozov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spinner tries for a takedown but Morozov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spinner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morozov tries to avoid it but Spinner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morozov to the ground. Morozov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ivan Morozov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Spinner.
Spinner with a poor takedown
and Morozov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Morozov is in close to Spinner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morozov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morozov lands a couple of elbows.
Spinner is trying to control the position but Morozov postures up.
Spinner 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.
Morozov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morozov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morozov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Morozov advances nicely into full mount.
Morozov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Spinner hang on?
Morozov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Morozov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morozov lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morozov has isolated one of Spinner's arms. Spinner looking to fight him off but Morozov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Morozov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geordie St Pearce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Riddle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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178 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Geordie St Pearce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pearce takes a swing at Riddle's ribcage but misses.
Riddle throws out a powerful jab.
Riddle lands the left hand.
St Pearce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riddle.
St Pearce throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riddle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Riddle staying out of range there.
Riddle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Pearce.
St Pearce on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riddle. Riddle obviously looking to wear him down.
St Pearce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riddle was well out of range. Poor timing from St Pearce.
Riddle ducks under a wild hook from St Pearce.
We've been hearing reports that St Pearce has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Riddle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Pearce.
St Pearce with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Riddle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and St Pearce has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St Pearce and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
St Pearce throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddle avoids the body shot from St Pearce.
Riddle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pearce paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Pearce swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Pearce scores with a hook to the body. Riddle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Pearce's calf.
Riddle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
St Pearce darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
St Pearce lands strikes from half guard.
Riddle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but St Pearce scores with a couple of nice shots.
Riddle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but St Pearce scores with a couple of nice shots.
Riddle wants to improve his position but St Pearce is controlling well.
Riddle is pressing down on St Pearce's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pearce postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells St Pearce's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
St Pearce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riddle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Madz Crossfit 15 coaches $500pw inform us that Riddle has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
St Pearce postures up and lands a big shot to Riddle's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pearce is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
St Pearce scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riddle has an active guard here but St Pearce has managed to pass into half guard.
St Pearce working Riddle over with strikes.
St Pearce is nestled in close to Riddle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
St Pearce lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St Pearce lands a nice short elbow.
St Pearce scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
St Pearce seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if St Pearce 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.
St Pearce drops an elbow to the side of Riddle's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle has hold of St Pearce's hands but St Pearce slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Riddle is rocked!
St Pearce looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Riddle is still in real trouble! Can St Pearce finish him?
St Pearce lands with a punch from half guard.
St Pearce lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Riddle! More strikes land and this one is all over! St Pearce jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geordie St Pearce!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Ardona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Ardona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ardona shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tyson eats them both and turns towards Ardona to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyson.
Ardona throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyson.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ardona displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyson.
James Ardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Ardona misses with a wild combination.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Ardona. Those never looked like landing.
Ardona throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyson on the side of the head.
Ardona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James Ardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ardona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ardona lands a body shot.
Ardona connects with the punch.
No joy there for Ardona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ardona tries to sprawl but Tyson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tyson looks winded!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but Ardona defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson prevents Ardona from improving his position.
Ardona has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyson is working away from the top position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ardona controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardona is looking for a sweep. Tyson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ardona is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ardona is positioning himself well to prevent Tyson advancing to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Ardona.
Tyson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ardona defends it nicely.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Tyson both land. Nice combination.
Good exchange - Ardona coming out on top.
Ardona keeps the fight on the outside.
Ardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ardona misses with a double jab.
Ardona fails to land with a series of punches.
Ardona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ardona catches Tyson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ardona scores with the left hand. Tyson knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ardona as he avoids it easily.
Ardona lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyson backs up against the cage.
Ardona lands with a right hand.
A cross from Ardona lands.
Tyson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tyson is rocked!
Ardona lunges at Tyson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyson's hand.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ardona finish him?
Ardona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ardona drops Tyson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tyson looks back up at him and smiles so Ardona waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ardona scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ardona circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Tyson to the canvas! Tyson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ardona keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Ardona!
During a confident post fight interview, James Ardona thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Norris Broderick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox has chosen Razormind Remix as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Norris Broderick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse Cox!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cox lands in his opponent's guard.
Cox is stalling in the full guard.
Broderick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cox is aware though and is defending well.
Cox stopping the sweep attempt from Broderick.
Broderick seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Broderick throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cox trying to control but Broderick is working from the bottom.
Cox might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Broderick haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jesse Cox wasn't active enough on the ground.
Broderick gets caught napping as Cox dives in and scores a takedown. Broderick manages to retain guard.
Cox looking to pass the guard.
Cox stopping the sweep attempt from Broderick.
Broderick keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Cox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Broderick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Broderick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jesse Cox.
Cox gets caught napping as Broderick dives in and scores a takedown. Cox manages to retain guard.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Broderick from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broderick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox pulls Broderick in close to his closed guard and prevents Broderick from doing any damage or advancing position.
We're going to have a standup here because Norris Broderick wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Broderick controlling the position for now.
Cox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Broderick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cox.
Cox is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Broderick has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broderick is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox prevents Broderick from standing back up.
Cox lands with a punch from half guard.
Broderick is trying to control but can't.
Cox is keen to just control but Broderick is a slippery customer.
Cox is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Broderick is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Cox dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Broderick keeps the fight on the outside.
Cox closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Broderick to the mat! Broderick manages to get full guard.
Cox stopping the sweep attempt from Broderick.
Broderick striking off his back but it's not causing Cox any problems.
Cox content to stall in guard here.
Broderick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broderick passes to side control.
Cox gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox wants to improve his position but Broderick is controlling well.
Broderick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cox has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cox is trying to stand.
Broderick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderick trying to control from half guard but Cox is working away.
Broderick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cox sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Broderick 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.
Broderick wants to stand up but Cox is controlling the position.
Broderick stalling away here and it's allowed Cox to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Broderick from controlling successfully.
Cox looking for a guillotine here but Broderick defends easily.
Broderick pushes down on Cox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox wants to get back to his feet.
Broderick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Broderick frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cox tries to hold on but Broderick pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Broderick 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.
Norris Broderick dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Broderick moves into the clinch successfully.
Cox stops a takedown attempt from Broderick.
Broderick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cox gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Broderick wants to get back to his feet.
Broderick tries to roll over but Cox keeps him under control.
Broderick trying to control but Cox postures up.
Cox trying to control the action but Broderick is working from the bottom.
Cox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jesse Cox wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cox shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Broderick manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cox passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Cox controlling the pace.
Broderick trying to control but Cox postures up.
Broderick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Broderick keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Cox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Broderick throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Broderick wants to control but Cox passes easily into half guard.
Broderick trying to control here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cox seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Broderick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cox closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Broderick to the mat! Broderick manages to get full guard.
Cox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Broderick is trying to keep Cox in close.
Cox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Broderick can't keep his opponent in guard - Cox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Broderick trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broderick is trying to stand back up but Cox is controlling him
Cox trying to control from half guard but Broderick is working away.
Cox tries to pass to full mount but Broderick defends it.
Cox stops Broderick from getting back to his feet.
Cox is just content to waste time from the top position. Broderick takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Broderick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Broderick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Cox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Cox!
Jesse Cox decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Grimwald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang comes to the cage accompanied by Ice cream paint job. Grimwald has chosen NoMeansNo - Mr. In Between as his entrance music. 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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145 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Grimwald!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grimwald checks it well.
Grimwald thuds his right hand into Lang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Grimwald has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lang misses with a low kick.
Grimwald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grimwald looks to land a right hand but Lang moved out of range.
Grimwald moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Lang misses.
Grimwald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lang scores with a nice head shot.
Lang misses with a body kick.
Grimwald avoids a kick to the body.
Lang darts in trying to clinch
and Grimwald counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grimwald trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grimwald forces his way into half guard.
Lang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grimwald tries to free his leg and advance position but Lang is retaining full guard.
Lang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grimwald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lang working for a triangle but Grimwald defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimwald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Grimwald has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lang controls Grimwald momentarily but Grimwald frees himself.
Grimwald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grimwald won't allow Lang to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimwald throws a big elbow that misses.
Grimwald stands and throws Lang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Grimwald working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lang is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at DUDES GYM...inc..CBK, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lang gets back to half guard.
Grimwald is pressing down on Lang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lang is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grimwald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lang wants to control but Grimwald is keeping busy.
Grimwald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grimwald works his way into side control.
Lang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grimwald is putting a hurting on Lang here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grimwald scores with punches from side control.
Lang is looking for a sweep.
Grimwald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lang keeps working.
Grimwald working the ground and pound.
Grimwald tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grimwald working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang can't do much from the bottom here.
Grimwald lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lang is not content to let Grimwald control the position.
Lang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grimwald is looking to control Lang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grimwald avoid being mounted?
Grimwald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lang moves nicely into side control.
Grimwald is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Grimwald dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Lang.
Lang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Grimwald. No joy for Lang on that attempt.
Lang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lang tests Grimwald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimwald.
Grimwald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grimwald misses with a straight left.
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lang throws a leg kick which misses Grimwald's front leg but catches the back leg as Grimwald tries to avoid it.
Grimwald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimwald slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang closes the distance and clinches.
Grimwald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Lang misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Lang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grimwald checks a leg kick.
Grimwald takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grimwald keeps the fight on the outside.
That kick from Lang tenderised Grimwald's leg. Grimwald is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lang throws a jab when Grimwald was well out of range.
Grimwald blocks a head kick by Lang.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Lang does no damage.
Lang lands with a good body shot.
Grimwald scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimwald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lang finds it's way round the side to connect with Grimwald's head.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grimwald.
Nice uppercut lands for Lang. That snapped Grimwald's head back.
Lang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grimwald counters with a leg kick.
Grimwald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimwald connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like David Lang has been cut.
Lang is looking to clinch but Grimwald is avoiding it.
Grimwald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimwald was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Lang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grimwald doesn't seem bothered though.
Grimwald has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lang ducks right into an uppercut from Grimwald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grimwald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lang tries to land a front kick but Grimwald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grimwald sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lang lands a slapping body shot.
Grimwald's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lang.
Lang keeps Grimwald at a distance using the push kick.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimwald.
Lang tries to work over Grimwald's front leg with a kick but Grimwald checks it.
Grimwald cracks a nice hook into Lang's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang fakes the leg kick and cracks Grimwald in the body.
Lang tests Grimwald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grimwald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grimwald cracks Lang with a good jab.
Grimwald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lang circles away quickly and effectively.
Lang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grimwald checks it well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lang here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Grimwald throws a push kick but Lang slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grimwald in his tracks.
A punch combination from Lang misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Lang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Grimwald misses the target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lang. Grimwald shrugs it off though.
Grimwald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimwald swinging wildly here.
Grimwald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lang is out of range and Grimwald settles back down.
Lang shoots in for a double leg but Grimwald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lang lands with a straight right. Grimwald didn't see that one coming.
That kick from Lang tenderised Grimwald's leg. Grimwald is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lang wants to land a leg kick but Grimwald is out of range.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimwald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lang throws a series of punches but Grimwald avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimwald. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang tries to clinch up.
Grimwald throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lang was covering up waiting for the punch and Grimwald finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lang trying to keep a closed guard but Grimwald is proving a slippery customer.
Lang wants to sweep but no luck.
Lang is looking for a triangle but Grimwald pushes his legs off easily.
Lang is looking for a triangle but Grimwald pushes his legs off easily.
Grimwald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimwald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grimwald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lang's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grimwald defends it easily.
Lang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lang looking to control.
Grimwald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grimwald preventing the sweep.
Grimwald is looking to work some ground and pound but Lang has wrist control.
Grimwald trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald is working Lang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grimwald throwing strikes from guard but Lang blocks nicely.
Grimwald stopping the sweep attempt from Lang.
Lang trying to control the position.
Grimwald working some strikes from top position.
Lang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Grimwald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustav Grimwald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grimwald is looking to work some ground and pound but Lang has wrist control.
Grimwald trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimwald throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang working a defensive guard here.
Lang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grimwald defends well.
Grimwald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Grimwald landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang is trying to control Grimwald's posture but Grimwald avoids it.
Grimwald moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grimwald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gustav Grimwald just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on David Lang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Grimwald takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Lang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lang!
Lang connects with a solid leg kick.
Grimwald throws a big shot that misses.
Lang misses with a lunging right hand
and Grimwald counters with a takedown into side control.
Grimwald landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimwald throws a strike aimed at the side of Lang's head but Lang avoids it well.
Grimwald working the ground and pound from side control.
Lang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grimwald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lang is just riding it out for now. Grimwald eventually gives up the hold.
Lang is pressing down on Grimwald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grimwald tries to roll over but Lang keeps him under control.
Grimwald is refusing to be controlled, as Lang sits in half guard.
Grimwald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grimwald is looking to control Lang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grimwald avoid being mounted?
Grimwald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grimwald keeping control of the position.
Grimwald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lang is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lang lands a nice short elbow.
Grimwald won't allow Lang to pass to mount.
Lang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grimwald!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang landing strikes from the mount and Grimwald is in trouble!
Grimwald taking shots to the head.
Lang in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Grimwald tries to hold on but Lang postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald is looking to get to half guard.
Grimwald is in a horrible position here. Lang smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Grimwald that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Grimwald is rocked!
Lang scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grimwald is still in real trouble! Can Lang finish him?
A big strike lands for Lang! That's really hurt Grimwald and he's turned his back - Lang keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Lang jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang retains his lightweight title!
David Lang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy O Brien will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy O Brien!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into O Brien's guard.
Brandao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Brien works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
O Brien is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brandao defends well.
Brandao drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but O Brien manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brandao has O Brien in his guard.
Brandao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Brien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brandao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Brien prevents Brandao from getting back to his feet.
Brandao working for submissions but it's allowed O Brien to get to half guard.
O Brien is pressing down on Brandao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brandao is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao is pressing down on O Brien's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brandao looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandao, not yet.
O Brien trying to control but Brandao is working from the bottom.
Brandao is adopting a defensive guard.
O Brien slips nicely into half guard.
Brandao looks like he's trying to stand up.
O Brien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
O Brien postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brandao is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of O Brien, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Brien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brandao lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Brien throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brandao lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
O Brien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandao postures up in O Brien's guard and throws a big left but O Brien blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandao is aware though and is defending well.
O Brien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandao defends it easily.
Brandao lands a couple of digs.
Brandao scoring with some ground and pound.
Brandao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brandao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brandao stopping the sweep attempt from O Brien.
Brandao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
O Brien lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brandao!
Brandao prevents O Brien from taking his back.
Brandao wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
My spies in Sydney Elite Systems inform me that O Brien has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao fending off the submission attempt from O Brien.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brandao regains half guard.
Brandao actively working from the bottom here.
O Brien trying to pass the guard but Brandao defending well.
Brandao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandao is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Shield, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandao won't allow O Brien to pass to mount.
O Brien is looking to take a break and control but Brandao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brandao tries to clinch up.
O Brien throws a right hand that Brandao ducks under and follows up with a left that Brandao also avoids with ease.
O Brien keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brandao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Brien to score with a decent uppercut.
Brandao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. O Brien sprawls well initially but Brandao persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brandao working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brandao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
O Brien wants to improve his position but Brandao is controlling well.
O Brien taking some punishment here, with Brandao in his half guard.
Brandao is stalling here. O Brien is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brandao seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and O Brien has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brandao prevents O Brien from moving into mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao is trying to control O Brien's posture but O Brien avoids it.
Diego Brandao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao pushes O Brien away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, O Brien gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
O Brien is looking to take a break and control but Brandao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandao stops O Brien from passing to mount.
Brandao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brandao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Brien has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brandao prevents O Brien from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brandao uses his free foot to push down on O Brien's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for O Brien.
O Brien is looking to improve his position but Brandao isn't that keen on the idea.
O Brien regains half guard.
O Brien tries to get to full guard but Brandao has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao working O Brien over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Brien is pressing down on Brandao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brandao tries to free his leg and advance position but O Brien is retaining full guard.
O Brien working for a triangle but Brandao defends it easily.
Brandao lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brandao distracts O Brien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brandao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brandao throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Brien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandao stopping the sweep attempt from O Brien.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao distracts O Brien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brandao drops back looking for a leg! O Brien is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and O Brien manages to kick Brandao off! Brandao jumps back into O Brien's guard.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Brandao from controlling successfully.
Brandao advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao wants to pass the guard but O Brien is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Brien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
O Brien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brandao walks into a straight right hand from O Brien.
Brandao closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into O Brien's guard.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Brandao from controlling successfully.
Brandao passes O Brien's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brandao lands a nice short elbow.
O Brien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brandao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
O Brien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Brien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandao is one step ahead there.
Brandao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao trying to control the position from guard on top but O Brien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Brien pulls Brandao in close to his closed guard and prevents Brandao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brandao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Brien is keeping the position for now.
O Brien working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brandao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Brien working for a triangle but Brandao defends it easily.
O Brien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Brien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brandao advances position into side control!
Brandao is trying to get an arm triangle but O Brien is defending well.
Brandao working the head with strikes.
Brandao lands a nice forearm strike.
O Brien on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien is looking for a sweep.
Brandao cracks O Brien with a big right hand but O Brien just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brandao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Brien has escaped the position, nice work there.
O Brien takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brandao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Brien is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
O Brien sneaks back into half guard.
O Brien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brandao is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
O Brien won't allow Brandao to pass to mount.
Brandao slips a nice elbow through O Brien's hands, connecting with O Brien's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien taking some punishment here, with Brandao in his half guard.
Brandao winds up and cracks O Brien with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
O Brien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brandao is keen to just control but O Brien is a slippery customer.
O Brien is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brandao scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien wants to get back to full guard.
Brandao is trying to work for a kimura but O Brien is defending well.
Brandao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks O Brien with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Brien looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Brien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
O Brien throws a body punch but Brandao moves out of range.
O Brien wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Brien throws a lazy uppercut
and Brandao counters with a nice double leg into guard.
O Brien has momentary wrist control but Brandao slips an elbow through the middle.
Brandao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
O Brien 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.
Brandao postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! O Brien is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brandao, into his guard.
Brandao wants to stand but O Brien is controlling the position.
O Brien advances position into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao is trying to control O Brien's posture but O Brien avoids it.
O Brien moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brandao is not content to let O Brien control the position.
Brandao sneaks back into half guard.
Brandao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Brien is trying to work for a kimura but Brandao is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao wants to control but O Brien is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brandao wants to improve his position but O Brien is controlling well.
Brandao actively working from the bottom here.
O Brien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brandao defends it well.
Brandao throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
O Brien is trying to control. Brandao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Brien seems to be working for a kimura but Brandao defends the submission attempt.
Brandao pushes O Brien off looking to stand but O Brien dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brandao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
O Brien is thwarting Brandao's attempts to control the position.
O Brien is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brandao!
Brandao tries to hold on but O Brien postures up.
O Brien fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
O Brien tries to control but Brandao wriggling away.
Brandao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brandao has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
O Brien throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Brandao trying to control the position but O Brien manages to sink in the hooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Brien is trying to stick to Brandao's back but Brandao is turning into O Brien. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in O Brien's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brandao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandao works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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 Diego Brandao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brandao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
O Brien lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brandao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brandao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Brien has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on O Brien's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
O Brien gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
O Brien is trying to maintain the position but Brandao is very close to passing his half guard.
Brandao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Brien's head.
O Brien is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brandao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brandao's back!
O Brien tightening his grip on Brandao, looking for the choke.
O Brien is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao wants to control his opponent's hands but O Brien gets his hands free.
O Brien tries to keep control of the position but Brandao is staying busy.
Brandao wants to control his opponent's hands but O Brien gets his hands free.
Brandao breaks O Brien's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
O Brien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brandao.
Brandao chips away with some ground and pound.
Brandao lands a couple of elbows.
Brandao scoring with some ground and pound.
Brandao wants to control from the top but O Brien keeps moving.
Billy O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brandao!
O Brien looking to control but Brandao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brandao is trying to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
O Brien has hold of Brandao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brandao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brandao wants to control but O Brien is having none of it.
Brandao tries to reverse the position but O Brien maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brandao bucks up and throws O Brien to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Brandao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from O Brien.
Brandao scores with a takedown into O Brien's guard.
Brandao working some strikes from top position.
Brandao postures up.
Brandao connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Brandao from controlling successfully.
Brandao got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Brien has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brandao has managed to get both his arms back between O Brien's legs - danger averted.
Brandao preventing the sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao stands up over O Brien, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
O Brien 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.
Brandao scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandao passes O Brien's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brandao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks O Brien with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diego Brandao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Brien is in trouble now - Brandao has advanced to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brandao, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao retains his welterweight title!
Diego Brandao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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