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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sigfried Steinenflogger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlisson Rousseff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigfried Steinenflogger has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sigfried Steinenflogger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charlisson Rousseff!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rousseff drops Steinenflogger with a beautiful combination! Steinenflogger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rousseff is looking for the KO!
Steinenflogger is rocked!
It looks like Sigfried Steinenflogger has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rousseff ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Steinenflogger out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlisson Rousseff!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Mama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pixar Bonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Mama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pixar Bonan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonan is looking to clinch.
Bonan tries to close the distance and clinch but Mama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonan tries to close the distance and clinch but Mama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonan tries to clinch but Mama moves out of range.
Bonan has closed the distance and engaged Mama in a clinch.
Mama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mama's efforts to push away.
Mama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bonan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonan scores with a shoulder strike.
Mama tries to break free but Bonan pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Bonan.
A hook to the body from Bonan.
Bonan works on Mama's body with a couple of short punches.
Bonan misses with some punches.
Bonan lands a shoulder strike.
Bonan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonan.
Mama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mama is trying to force a seperation but Bonan has the dominant position.
Bonan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mama tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonan smiles and moves away.
Bonan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Bonan - that landed with a thud.
Mama is breathing heavily.
Mama takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Bonan on the inside.
Bonan lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonan lands a hook that snaps the head of Mama backwards.
Bonan scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonan lands with a light punch inside.
Mama wants to stall.
A short right from Bonan on the inside.
Bonan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonan fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mama misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mama scores a takedown into full mount!
Mama looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bonan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bonan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mama trying to control but Bonan is having none of it.
Bonan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonan is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Mama has taken his back!
Mama misses with punches from the back.
Bonan controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Mama working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bonan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Will Mama go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
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.
Mama has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bonan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mama loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bonan hold on?
Bonan wants to get back to his feet.
Bonan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mama's arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonan controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pixar Bonan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bonan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bonan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bonan.
A nice left hand lands by Bonan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bonan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bonan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mama goes for a takedown attempt but Bonan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mama swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonan.
Mama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonan tries to clinch there but Mama circles away.
Bonan tries to clinch there but Mama circles away.
Bonan tries to clinch but Mama is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mama fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonan tries to clinch there but Mama circles away.
Bonan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mama shoots in and bounces Bonan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bonan's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mama stops Bonan from getting back to his feet.
Bonan is controlling Mama's trapped leg to prevent Mama from advancing to side control.
Bonan wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mama is trying to control the action in half guard but Bonan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bonan has hold of Mama's hands but Mama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mama works his way into side control.
Mama trying to control the position but Bonan is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bonan defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mama grinds an elbow into Bonan's temple.
Bonan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Pixar Bonan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mama shoots in for a double leg but Bonan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bonan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mama circles away.
Bonan tries to clinch but Mama is having none of it.
Bonan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mama circles away.
Mama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bonan has Mama pushed against the cage.
Mama is working for takedown but Bonan is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mama wants to stall.
Bonan scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonan.
Mama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonan.
Bonan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonan lands a hook that snaps the head of Mama backwards.
Bonan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonan.
Bonan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonan lands with a left to the head.
Bonan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bonan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mama.
Bonan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pixar Bonan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bonan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mama backwards.
Bonan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mama backwards.
Bonan lands a hook that snaps the head of Mama backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pixar Bonan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bonan has managed to clinch.
Mama is trying to break the clinch but Bonan has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bonan stalling in the clinch.
Mama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bonan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bonan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mama backwards.
Mama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonan misses with the head strike.
Bonan trying to control the position but instead, Mama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bonan into the cage.
Bonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Bonan.
Mama jumps guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bonan stands up and waves to Mama to follow him.
Bonan stuffs the takedown attempt from Mama. Mama gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mama shoots in but Bonan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bonan closes the distance but Mama moves to the side
and Mama counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bonan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bonan tries to clinch
and Mama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bonan's guard.
Bonan keeping full guard, as Mama tries to pass.
Bonan wants to get back to his feet but Mama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mama trying to control but Bonan is working from the bottom.
Mama won't allow Bonan to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mama wants to control from the top but Bonan keeps moving.
Bonan wants to stand but Mama is controlling the position.
Mama 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mama counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bonan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bonan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mama.
Bonan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mama manages to mount him!
You get the feeling that Bonan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mama controlling the pace for now.
Joe Mama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mama looking to control but Bonan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mama is landing with some decent strikes but Bonan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pixar Bonan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Mama with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bonan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mama tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mama controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mama jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bonan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bonan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Mama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonan 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pixar Bonan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klas Klettermus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Klas Klettermus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vito Santos!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Santos duly obliges.
Klettermus has closed the distance and engaged Santos in a clinch.
Klettermus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klettermus stuffs the takedown.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Klettermus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vito Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Klettermus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klettermus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Klettermus from controlling successfully.
Klettermus tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Klettermus from controlling successfully.
Klettermus stops Santos from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klettermus.
Klettermus controlling from the top position.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klettermus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Klettermus counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Santos!
Santos looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klettermus seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.
Klettermus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Klettermus slips a nice elbow through Santos's hands, connecting with Santos's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klettermus is thwarting Santos's attempts to control the position.
Klettermus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Klettermus wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it.
Klettermus prevents Santos from improving his position.
Klettermus looks to land a strike but Santos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Santos looking to control.
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Klettermus passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klettermus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Klettermus is looking for a kimura here.
Klettermus trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
Klettermus drops an elbow to the side of Santos's head.
Santos is trying to control but can't.
Klettermus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four 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.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klettermus.
Santos tries to roll over but Klettermus keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Klettermus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klettermus is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Klettermus to get the leverage.
Klettermus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
Santos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Klettermus prevents Santos from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Klettermus wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Klettermus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Santos swings for the body but Klettermus moves out of range.
Klettermus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Klettermus fights it but they end up in guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but Klettermus keeps moving.
Klettermus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Klettermus trying to control but Santos is having none of it.
Klettermus working for a guillotine from mount but Santos is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klettermus wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Klettermus working the ground and pound effectively.
Santos wants to control but Klettermus is having none of it.
Santos really wants to buck Klettermus off and get back to his feet.
Klettermus is working for a guillotine from mount but Santos frees his head quite easily.
Santos tries to reverse the position but Klettermus maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos gets back to half guard.
Klettermus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Klettermus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos is controlling Klettermus's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Klettermus trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control here.
Klettermus wants to pass the guard but Santos is defending well.
Santos trying to control but Klettermus postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Klettermus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Klettermus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos blocks a jab.
Klettermus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos gets full guard.
Santos wants to stand and escape but Klettermus is having none of it.
Klettermus wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Klettermus controlling from the top position.
Klettermus postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Klettermus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klettermus moves into the clinch.
Klettermus breaks from the clinch.
Santos wants to clinch but Klettermus slips to the side
and Klettermus moves into the clinch.
Klettermus lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Klettermus controlling the action here.
Klettermus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klettermus.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klettermus trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klettermus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Klettermus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Klettermus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Klettermus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Klas Klettermus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klettermus misses with a double jab
and Santos counters with a two punch combo.
Klettermus misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos shoots and misses
and Klettermus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Klettermus defends it easily.
Klettermus trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Klettermus wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klettermus stands and steps away. Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klettermus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
Santos tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Klettermus struggling a bit here.
Klettermus bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Klettermus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos fails with the takedown
and Klettermus counters with a shoot takedown. Santos fights it but they end up in guard.
Klas Klettermus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Santos.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Klettermus throws a big right hand that misses.
Klas Klettermus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klettermus trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Klettermus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klettermus trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klettermus.
Vito Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klas Klettermus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klettermus wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klas Klettermus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klettermus 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klas Klettermus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Haskell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Haskell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Haskell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Powers!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A good leg kick by Powers.
A jab from Haskell misses.
Haskell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haskell is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haskell's calf.
Powers drops Haskell with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Haskell looks back up at him and smiles so Powers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Haskell is rocked!
It looks like Eddie Haskell has been cut.
Powers shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Haskell takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Powers sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Haskell bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Powers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonyong Bayawak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Lock Jaws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Lock Jaws has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tonyong Bayawak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Lock Jaws!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lock Jaws showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bayawak.
Lock Jaws fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bayawak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lock Jaws manages to avoid it.
A combination from Bayawak does no damage.
Lock Jaws ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lock Jaws falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bayawak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lock Jaws thinking.
Bayawak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lock Jaws ducks right into an uppercut from Bayawak.
The fighters circling - Bayawak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bayawak defending well as Lock Jaws loads up on a big left hand.
Bayawak swings for the body but Lock Jaws moves out of range.
Lock Jaws throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lock Jaws wants to clinch.
Bayawak lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock Jaws looks to throw the jab but Bayawak is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lock Jaws lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bayawak doesn't seem phased though.
Lock Jaws has closed the distance and engaged Bayawak in a clinch.
Bayawak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lock Jaws's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bayawak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayawak cracks a nice hook into Lock Jaws's ribs.
Bayawak misses with a jab to the body
and Lock Jaws counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bayawak's knee momentarily.
Lock Jaws lands with a good body shot.
Bayawak misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by Bayawak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lock Jaws doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lock Jaws takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock Jaws takes a swing at Bayawak's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Bayawak.
Bayawak lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Lock Jaws can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Bayawak and Lock Jaws drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Bayawak.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonyong Bayawak!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Simunek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Simunek's choice of entrance music: Testament - True Believer. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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175 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Damon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Simunek!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damon fails with a takedown attempt.
Damon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simunek's half guard.
Simunek with the active half guard here but Damon passes nicely into side control.
Simunek is trying to get back to half guard.
Damon is trying to get an arm triangle but Simunek is defending well.
Simunek is looking for a sweep.
Simunek is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Damon off and has taken his back!
Simunek avoiding Damon 's attempts to control his hands.
Simunek doesn't have the hooks in and Damon manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simunek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Damon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simunek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simunek can't keep his opponent in guard - Damon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Damon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simunek keeps working.
Damon is working for a kimura but Simunek is defending it quite comfortably.
Damon is working for a kimura but Simunek is defending it quite comfortably.
Simunek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simunek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Damon seems to be working for a kimura but Simunek defends the submission attempt.
Damon wants to work for an arm triangle but Simunek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Damon is breathing heavily.
Simunek looking for submissions off his back.
Damon is keen to just control but Simunek is a slippery customer.
Simunek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Damon wants to work for an arm triangle but Simunek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simunek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Damon is pressing down on Simunek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simunek is holding on for now.
Simunek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Damon pulls his head out easily.
Damon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simunek sees it coming and defends easily.
Simunek looking for submissions off his back.
Damon wants to control but Simunek is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Damon trying to pass the guard but Simunek defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simunek fails to land with a series of punches.
Damon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simunek as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Damon or perhaps it was just good defense by Simunek which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Damon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simunek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simunek wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Damon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Damon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Damon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Damon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simunek sprawls well initially but Damon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Simunek looking for a kimura from the bottom but Damon passes into side control!
Simunek is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simunek tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Damon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Simunek manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simunek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simunek is breathing heavily.
Damon is trying for a kimura here. Simunek looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Damon wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Damon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Sarbinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hood comes to the cage accompanied by Robin Hood Theme. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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26
285 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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274 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Hood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikhail Sarbinov!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarbinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hood.
Hood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sarbinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hood.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarbinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Sarbinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Sarbinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Hood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hood scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hood as Sarbinov shoots in.
Hood tries to clinch there but Sarbinov circles away.
Hood looks to land a right hand but Sarbinov moved out of range.
Hood wants to clinch.
Hood slaps away a takedown attempt from Sarbinov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sarbinov shoots in but no luck this time.
Robin Hood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Sarbinov.
Sarbinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hood defends it nicely.
Hood throws a head kick that misses.
That's two 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.
Hood wants to clinch.
Hood tries to close the distance and clinch but Sarbinov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sarbinov fails with the takedown.
Hood scores with a hook to the body. Sarbinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sarbinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hood tries to clinch up.
Hood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hood wants to clinch.
Hood tries to close the distance and clinch but Sarbinov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hood moves in looking to clinch but Sarbinov pushes him off.
Hood tries to clinch there but Sarbinov circles away.
Sarbinov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sarbinov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hood manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hood has momentary wrist control but Sarbinov slips an elbow through the middle.
Sarbinov lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarbinov wants to control from the top but Hood keeps moving.
Sarbinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sarbinov thows a big elbow that misses.
Hood wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hood controlling the position.
Sarbinov stopping the sweep attempt from Hood.
Sarbinov looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hood tries to clinch up but Sarbinov circles away and keeps his distance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sarbinov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sarbinov has his takedown stuffed
and Hood counters with a single leg into guard. Sarbinov didn't expect that.
Sarbinov keeping moving, preventing Hood from controlling successfully.
Hood throwing strikes from guard but Sarbinov blocks nicely.
Hood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sarbinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sarbinov keeping full guard, as Hood tries to pass.
Hood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hood manages to get himself to full guard.
Sarbinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sarbinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hood's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hood is on top in guard.
Hood lands a couple of digs.
Hood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sarbinov is keeping the position for now.
Sarbinov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hood!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Hood really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hood is working to get back to half guard.
Sarbinov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sarbinov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Sarbinov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hood is desperately trying to improve his position but Sarbinov has a good base and remains in mount.
Sarbinov punching from mount but Hood doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hood tries to get out of the position.
Hood wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hood wants to control but Sarbinov is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hood sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Hood dominated that round.
That's time! Hood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hood tries to clinch but Sarbinov moves out of range.
Hood fails to land with a series of punches.
Sarbinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hood.
Hood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sarbinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hood.
Sarbinov tries for a takedown but Hood circles away easily
and Hood counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarbinov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hood napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hood is not content to let Sarbinov control the position.
Hood takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hood sneaks back into half guard.
Sarbinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hood keeps working.
Hood regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hood trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sarbinov wants to control from the top but Hood keeps moving.
Hood trying to control the position here.
Sarbinov landing with the ground and pound.
Sarbinov thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov trying to control but Hood is working from the bottom.
Hood has his hands on Sarbinov's head, controlling the position.
Hood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarbinov stands up over Hood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sarbinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sarbinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hood seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sarbinov working some strikes from top position.
Sarbinov advances position into side control!
Hood struggling a bit here.
Sarbinov trying to control the action but Hood is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hood dodges the ground and pound from Sarbinov.
Hood dodges the ground and pound from Sarbinov.
Sarbinov tries to score with some ground and pound. Hood controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hood bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hood tries to clinch but Sarbinov moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hood.
That's six 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.
Hood misses with a straight left.
Hood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hood tries to clinch but Sarbinov is having none of it.
Hood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarbinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hood doesn't manage to clinch there - Sarbinov circles away.
Hood tries to clinch there but Sarbinov circles away.
Mikhail Sarbinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hood misses with the combination.
Hood throws a series of punches but Sarbinov avoids them all with ease.
Hood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hood moves in looking to clinch but Sarbinov pushes him off.
Sarbinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hood throws a jab when Sarbinov was well out of range.
Sarbinov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hood counters with a shoot takedown. Sarbinov fights it but they end up in guard.
Sarbinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sarbinov trying to control the position.
Sarbinov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hood!
Hood wants to control but Sarbinov is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov is landing with some decent strikes but Hood is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Sarbinov.
Sarbinov working Hood over with strikes here.
Sarbinov avoids the attempt from Hood to control.
Mikhail Sarbinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sarbinov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hood tries to hold on but Sarbinov postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarbinov punching from mount but Hood doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hood is squirming around, avoiding Sarbinov's attempts to control the action.
Sarbinov lands a heavy elbow.
Sarbinov landing punches.
Sarbinov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hood because Sarbinov loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Sarbinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Hood tries to clinch up but Sarbinov circles away and keeps his distance.
Hood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sarbinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hood tries to clinch but Sarbinov is having none of it.
Hood looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sarbinov!
Hood thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sarbinov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hood 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.
Sarbinov is looking to improve his position but Hood isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hood with shots to the head and body - Sarbinov looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarbinov avoids a strike by Hood and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Hood's guard! Fantastic escape!
Sarbinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Sarbinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sarbinov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sarbinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sarbinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hood wants to improve his position but instead Sarbinov has moved into half guard.
Sarbinov slips a nice elbow through Hood's hands, connecting with Hood's forehead.
Hood holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sarbinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hood is looking to improve his position.
Hood trying to control but Sarbinov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hood keeping control of the position.
Hood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sarbinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hood keeps working.
Sarbinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four 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.
Hood wants to improve his position but Sarbinov is controlling well.
Sarbinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sarbinov shoots in but Hood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hood throws a shot from downtown. Sarbinov moves away and avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hood tries to clinch but Sarbinov moves out of range.
Hood is looking to clinch.
Sarbinov tries to move into range but Hood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hood shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hood showed some decent athleticism there.
Hood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sarbinov defending well though.
Sarbinov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hood lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sarbinov wants to sweep here but Hood controlling him for the moment.
Sarbinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hood cracks Sarbinov with a solid left hand.
Hood stopping the sweep attempt from Sarbinov.
Sarbinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sarbinov seems keen to control Hood's posture.
Sarbinov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hood throws a strike but Sarbinov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sarbinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sarbinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hood has wrist control.
Hood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sarbinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sarbinov is working Hood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hood wants to get back to his feet but Sarbinov passes into half guard.
Hood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sarbinov.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sarbinov trying to control the action but Hood is working from the bottom.
Sarbinov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hood is in trouble now - Sarbinov has advanced to mount!
Sarbinov scoring with strikes but Hood is staying in there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sarbinov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikhail Sarbinov.
I think Sarbinov 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mikhail Sarbinov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Gale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hammer Fire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Gale!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fire throws a shot to the body.
Fire feints and then cracks Gale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gale down.
Gale scoring well with a low kick there.
Gale misses with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fire.
A left and a right from Fire both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Chris Gale has been cut.
Fire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fire blocks a leg kick.
Fire lands a high kick!
Gale takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gale looks gassed!
Fire drops Gale with a beautiful combination! Gale stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fire is looking for the KO!
Gale is rocked!
Fire cracks Gale with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gale looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fire finish him?
Gale is still on wobbly legs! Can Fire finish him?
Fire scores with a jab to the body.
Fire lands a nice hook to Gale's body. Gale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gale seems to have recovered his senses.
Gale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fire lands a big head kick that sends Gale tumbling to the mat! Fire takes a step backwards and waves Gale back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Chris Gale's cut even more.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gale takes a step back to recover.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fire.
Fire lands a big head kick that sends Gale tumbling to the mat! Fire takes a step backwards and waves Gale back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fire misses with a two punch combination.
Gale takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fire drops Gale with a beautiful combination! Gale stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fire is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fire scores with a nice head shot.
Fire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fire lands with a kick to the temple. Gale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hammer Fire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fire lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gale misses with a leg kick
and Fire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gale is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fire.
Fire throws a combination. Gale tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fire lands a jab-cross combination.
Chris Gale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fire misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Gale misses
and Fire counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gale is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Gale.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fire, right into the meat.
Fire throws a sloppy head kick and Gale moves out of range easily.
Fire missing with a left hand there. Gale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fire scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gale tries to clinch there but Fire circles away.
Fire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gale.
Fire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fire throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Gale misses.
Gale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fire throws a head kick but Gale moves out of range.
A head kick by Gale misses
and Fire counters with a series of strikes. Gale will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire slips under a jab from Gale.
Gale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fire.
Fire lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gale backs up against the cage.
Gale throws out a leg kick but Fire moves out of range and Gale only half commits.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fire.
Nice body punch from Gale.
Fire throws a head kick that misses.
Gale throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gale thumps Fire with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fire.
Gale thows a leg kick but Fire checks it
and Fire counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gale blocks a head kick by Fire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fire stuns Gale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gale throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gale's knee momentarily.
Fire throws a sloppy head kick
and Gale counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gale walks into a left hand.
Fire lands a slapping body shot.
Fire misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Gale misses
and Fire counters with a two punch combo.
Gale shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fire's guard.
Fire looking for a sweep. Not yet Fire, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fire working a defensive guard here.
Gale throws a big right hand that misses.
Gale 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.
Hammer Fire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Gale's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gale needs to keep his hands up - Fire had a free shot at his head there.
Hammer Fire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fire!
Fire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gale can do to turn this around?
Fire lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gale will feel that in the morning.
Gale walks into a jab.
Fire scoring well with a low kick there.
Hammer Fire is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fire.
Fire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fire lands with a nice body kick.
Fire with a hook.
Fire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gale's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gale on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gale.
Fire scores with a one two! Gale had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire lands with a kick to the temple. Gale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fire is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fire cracks a nice hook into Gale's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fire.
Gale tries to land a leg kick but Fire saw it coming and moves away.
Fire lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gale backs up against the cage.
Gale throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fire counters with a nice body kick.
Gale throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Fire.
Fire moves out of range as Gale throws a body kick.
Gale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fire misses with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gale.
Gale tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gale blocks a head kick by Fire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Gale is predictable there
and Fire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gale has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fire.
Gale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fire is out of range and Gale settles back down.
Fire goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Gale misses.
Fire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gale. Gale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gale tries to work over Fire's front leg with a kick but Fire checks it.
Gale tries a head kick but it misses.
Fire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gale avoids the head kick by Fire.
Gale thows a leg kick but Fire checks it
and Fire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Gale misses its intended target.
Gale blocks a head kick by Fire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gale is looking to slow Fire down with leg kicks.
Gale throws a chopping leg kick but Fire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to de liver by Fire. Beautiful body shot.
Fire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fire is out of range.
Gale tried to score with a low kick but Fire checks it.
Fire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fire 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.
Fire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gale.
Jab from Fire.
Fire throws a sloppy head kick and Gale moves out of range easily.
Gale misses with a leg kick
and Fire counters with a left and a right that stings Gale.
Gale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gale misses with a double jab.
Gale tries to clinch up
and Fire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A punch combination from Fire misses.
A head kick misses from Gale.
A lazy left from Fire finds it's target.
Gale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gale tries to clinch there but Fire circles away.
Fire checks a leg kick.
Gale tries to clinch but Fire is having none of it.
Fire's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fire duly obliges.
Gale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fire counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gale misses with a hook.
Gale fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fire avoids it really well and circles away.
Gale throws a leg kick
and Fire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fire lands with an overhand left.
Gale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gale connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hammer Fire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Gale's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fire lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gale backs up against the cage.
Fire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gale throws a sloppy head kick and Fire moves out of range easily.
Fire lands a body shot.
Fire connects with a high kick.
Gale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gale misses with a two punch combination.
Fire throws a leg kick which misses Gale's front leg but catches the back leg as Gale tries to avoid it.
Gale throws a head kick that misses
and Gale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fire throws a series of punches but Gale avoids them all with ease.
Gale bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fire tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gale takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gale is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gale throws the kick towards the body but Fire avoids it.
Gale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gale takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gale throws a sloppy head kick and Fire moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Fire.
Gale misses with a double jab
and Fire counters with a one-two to the body.
Fire thuds his right hand into Gale's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gale tries to clinch but Fire moves away
and Fire counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gale is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gale throws a leg kick
and Fire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fire lands with a good body shot.
Fire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gale avoids the body shot from Fire.
Gale shoots for a double leg takedown but Fire sprawls well. He's pushed Gale's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 solid body kick from Fire.
A good leg kick by Gale.
Fire throws a sloppy head kick and Gale moves out of range easily.
Gale throws an overhand right that lands on Fire's shoulder, as Fire tries to avoid the shot.
Gale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gale throws a sloppy head kick and Fire moves out of range easily.
Fire throws a sloppy head kick
and Gale counters with a leg kick.
Gale tries to close the distance and clinch but Fire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gale avoids the head kick by Fire.
A low kick from Gale misses
enabling Fire to counter with a crisp jab.
Fire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fire lands with a cross.
Fire throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gale's head.
Gale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fire jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gale throws a hook but Fire blocks it.
Gale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gale misses with a combination
and Fire counters with a three punch combo that has Gale backing up. Gale nods at Fire to acknowledge the strikes.
Fire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gale moves out of range of the body kick from Fire.
Gale shoots in for a takedown but Fire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Gale.
Fire tries a head kick but it misses.
Fire blocks a leg kick.
Gale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fire can pounce on him.
A low kick from Gale is predictable there
and Fire counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Gale misses
and Fire counters with a nice body shot.
Fire throws a head kick that Gale semi-blocks.
Fire digs a good hook to Gale's body.
That's four 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.
Gale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fire counters with a head kick.
Fire slaps away a takedown attempt from Gale, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gale takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gale wants to land a leg kick but Fire is out of range.
Gale throws a lazy head kick
and Fire counters with a head kick. That will keep Gale thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gale thows a body shot but no joy.
Fire scores with a sloppy right hand. Gale should have avoided that one.
Fire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Fire.
Fire avoids the head kick by Gale.
Fire lands a head kick. Gale smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fire tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hammer Fire clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Gale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fire throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gale.
Gale closes the distance and clinches up with Fire, looking for a takedown. Gale pushes Fire against the cage but Fire circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fire connects with a high kick.
Gale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fire counters with a straight right hand.
Fire thuds his right hand into Gale's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fire lands with a kick to the temple. Gale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fire scores with a kick to the body.
Fire scores with a head kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gale tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gale thows a leg kick but Fire checks it
and Fire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fire throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fire throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Gale does no damage.
Fire throws a good cross that connects.
Fire lands a two punch combo.
Gale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fire's calf.
Gale throws a front kick aimed at Fire's knee but Fire avoids it well.
Gale takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fire connects with a solid leg kick.
Gale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fire jabs Gale right on the nose. Gale blinks but takes it well.
A head kick by Gale misses
and Fire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gale's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Gale is predictable there
and Fire counters with an inside leg kick.
Gale misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Fire.
Fire connects with a high kick.
A big right from Gale misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fire.
Gale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fire throws a sloppy head kick and Gale moves out of range easily.
Fire tries to bum rush Gale with a series of wild strikes but Gale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gale throws a sloppy head kick
and Fire counters with a head kick. That will keep Gale thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fire fakes the leg kick and cracks Gale in the body.
Gale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fire throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Fire.
Fire throws a series of punches but Gale avoids them all with ease.
Gale motions for Fire to come forward. Gale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gale looks to land a right hand but Fire moved out of range.
Gale throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fire thuds his right hand into Gale's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fire throws a head kick that misses.
Gale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fire.
Gale takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gale is looking to score with low kicks.
Gale takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gale walks into a jab.
Gale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four 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.
Fire stuffs the takedown attempt from Gale. Gale gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Gale.
Fire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gale is looking to score with low kicks.
Fire throws a lazy head kick
and Gale counters with a nice kick to the body.
A combination from Fire does no damage.
Gale misses with a low kick.
Fire lands with a nice body punch.
Fire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gale.
Fire throws a head kick that misses.
Gale throws a front kick that sends Fire stumbling back into the cage.
Gale lands a lovely overhand right.
Fire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fire.
Fire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gale's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hammer Fire had his way with Chris Gale in that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Gale's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fire scoring well with a low kick there.
Gale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gale takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jab by Fire.
Fire checks a low kick from Gale.
Gale wants to clinch up but Fire keeps it at a distance.
Fire's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fire duly obliges.
Fire scores with a leg kick.
Fire scores with a head kick.
Fire lands a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fire, right into the meat.
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.
Fire misses with the combination.
Fire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fire can pounce on him.
Gale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gale misses with a leg kick
and Fire counters with a nice body shot.
Gale delivers a nice body kick.
Fire lands a slapping body shot.
Gale throws a sloppy head kick and Fire moves out of range easily.
Gale needs to keep his hands up - Fire had a free shot at his head there.
Gale takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gale misses with a low kick.
Fire scores with a shot to the body.
Fire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gale's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Fire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gale throws a leg kick
and Fire counters with a body kick that stops Gale in his tracks momentarily.
Gale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fire is out of range.
Fire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fire throws a head kick that Gale semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Gale.
Gale takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Fire - just one landing.
Fire lands a jab to Gale's midsection.
Gale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fire throws a lazy head kick
and Gale counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Fire.
Fire throws a series of punches but Gale moves out of range.
Gale walks into a left hand.
Fire checks a leg kick nicely.
Fire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gale takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good work by Fire as he checks the leg kick.
Gale avoids the head kick by Fire.
Gale tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire throws a good cross that connects.
Gale misses with a head kick.
Fire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gale sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fire lands a nice shot that snaps Gale's head back.
Fire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gale tried to score with a low kick but Fire checks it.
Fire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gale clinches.
Chris Gale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gale pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fire cracks Gale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gale takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Fire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fire.
Fire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gale thows a leg kick but Fire checks it
and Fire counters with a nice kick to the body.
A low kick from Gale misses
and Fire counters with a series of strikes. Gale will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fire throws a head kick that half lands.
Fire throws the left hand but Gale avoids the punch easily.
Gale tries to clinch but Fire moves away
and Fire counters with a left and a right that stings Gale.
Fire tries to land a front kick but Gale steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gale is looking to chop away at Fire's legs.
A head kick from Fire lands but Gale takes it in his stride.
Gale throws a body kick the misses
and Fire counters with a left to the body.
Fire throws a one two combo.
Gale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gale takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hammer Fire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fire throws a series of punches but Gale avoids them all with ease.
Gale misses with a leg kick
and Fire counters with a good, hard body kick but Gale shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hammer Fire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hammer Fire!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maniacal Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Styles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Another One Bites The Dust. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maniacal Styles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kent Russell!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Russell.
Nice defenses there by Styles.
Russell cracks Styles with an open hand slap.
Styles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Russell throws a looping overhand right but Styles ducks down to avoid it.
Styles lands a big head kick that sends Russell tumbling to the mat! Styles takes a step backwards and waves Russell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Kent Russell has been cut.
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!
Styles moves away from the strike by Russell.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
Russell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Styles ducks under a wild hook from Russell.
Russell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Styles moves away.
Russell moves into range and clinches up with Styles.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russell.
Russell prevents Styles from breaking the clinch.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Russell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Styles's elbow.
Russell struggles to land a body shot inside as Styles controls his hands.
Russell tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Russell back against the cage.
Styles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Styles's elbow.
Russell lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Styles can't break the clinch.
Russell misses with the head strike.
Russell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Styles blocks an uppercut.
Styles prevents a body shot from Russell.
Styles tries to break free but Russell pushes him back against the cage.
Russell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Styles is breathing heavily.
Russell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Russell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell cracks Styles with a nice body shot.
Russell scores with a shot to the side of Styles's head.
Russell pushes Styles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Russell as the two fighters clinch.
Russell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Styles.
Russell pushes Styles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Russell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russell.
Russell digs a right hand into Styles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Styles's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Russell.
Russell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Russell digs a right hand into Styles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Styles's gas tank.
Russell lands with a right to the head.
Styles prevents a body shot from Russell.
Russell lands with a short shot to the head.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Russell is working Styles over against the cage.
Russell digs a right hand into Styles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Styles's gas tank.
Styles is trying to break the clinch but Russell has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Russell.
Russell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Styles or not.
Russell is leaning against Styles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russell lands a body punch.
Russell lands a body shot.
Russell breaks the clinch.
Styles takes one to the side of the head.
Russell looks to land a left hand but Styles moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell scores with a jab to the head.
Styles ducks under a wild hook from Russell.
Russell forces Styles back against the cage and clinches.
Russell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Russell pushes Styles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Russell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russell is working Styles over against the cage.
Styles blocks a body shot from Russell.
Russell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Maniacal Styles has been cut.
Nice body punch from Russell - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Russell looks to land a combination but Styles avoids it well.
Russell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Russell connects with a body shot.
Styles has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Russell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Styles's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell tries to clinch but Styles is having none of it.
Russell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Russell avoids the head kick by Styles.
Good exchange - Russell coming out on top.
Styles tries to move into range but Russell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Styles drops his hands momentarily and Russell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Styles scores with a head kick.
Russell moves in looking to clinch but Styles pushes him off.
Russell misses the shot to the body.
Russell blocks a head kick by Styles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Styles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Russell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russell lands with an overhand left.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Russell cracks a nice hook into Styles's ribs.
Russell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Styles doesn't seem bothered though.
Russell misses with a straight right.
Styles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Styles.
Russell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Styles's head.
Russell misses with an uppercut. Styles saw that one coming.
Russell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Styles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Styles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Styles keeps the fight on the outside.
Good exchange - Russell coming out on top.
Styles lands with a kick to the temple. Russell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Russell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Russell throws out a loose jab but Styles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Russell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Styles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Russell.
A jab from Russell finds it's way through Styles's defenses.
Styles tries to move into range but Russell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Styles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Styles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russell just misses with a punch to the body.
Russell throws a hook to the side of Styles's head but Styles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Styles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Russell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Russell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Styles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Russell.
Styles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Russell clinches up against the cage.
Russell lands a body shot.
Russell presses Styles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Russell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Styles.
Russell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Styles.
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 hook to the body from Russell.
Russell lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Russell as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Russell as the two fighters clinch.
Russell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Russell.
Russell lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
Styles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Russell pushes Styles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russell lands with a right to the head.
Russell struggles to land a body shot inside as Styles controls his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Styles has had enough of the clinch but Russell keeps him there for the moment.
Russell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Russell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Russell.
Russell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Russell lands a body punch.
Russell tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Russell back against the cage.
Russell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russell cracks Styles with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
Styles is looking to break free of the clinch but Russell has double underhooks.
Russell lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Russell - that landed with a thud.
Russell can't find room to land a body shot as Styles controls the action.
Styles takes a shot to the head.
Russell digs a right hand into Styles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Styles's gas tank.
Russell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Russell.
A nice left hand lands by Russell.
Nice body punch from Russell.
Russell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russell lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russell.
Russell lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Russell.
Russell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Styless head.
Russell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Russell misses with a punch to the body.
Styles has had enough of the clinch but Russell keeps him there for the moment.
Russell breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Russell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Styles tries to land a front kick but Russell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Styles slips under a jab from Russell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Russell dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Styles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Styles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Russell throws the left hand but Styles avoids the punch easily.
Russell doesn't manage to clinch there - Styles circles away.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russell 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.
Russell throws a series of punches but Styles moves out of range.
Russell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Russell blocks a head kick by Styles.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch but Styles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Styles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russell.
Russell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Styles throws a head kick but Russell moves out of range.
Russell avoids a kick to the body.
Styles misses with a head kick.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Styles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Styles keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell scores with a jab.
Russell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russell tries to clinch but Styles moves out of range.
Styles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Styles throws a head kick that half lands.
Russell tests Styles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Styles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Russell looks to land a right hand but Styles moved out of range.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Styles blocks a jab.
Styles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russell loads up on a big right hand but Styles slips the punch.
Russell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Russell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Russell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kent Russell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Russell doesn't manage to clinch there - Styles circles away.
Russell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Styles.
Styles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russell.
Crunch! Styles slams his shin into Russell's torso.
Russell is breathing heavily.
Styles defending well as Russell loads up on a big left hand.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Styles keeps the fight on the outside.
Russell is looking to clinch but Styles is avoiding it.
Russell misses with a straight right.
Russell lands a nice looking body shot.
Russell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Styles lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Styles avoids the body shot from Russell.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Styles throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Styles cracks the inside of Russell's front leg.
Russell blocks a head kick by Styles.
Russell wants to clinch up but Styles keeps it at a distance.
Styles blocks a jab.
Styles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Russell's head.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styles slips under a jab from Russell.
Styles blocks a jab.
Russell misses with an uppercut.
A head kick from Styles lands but Russell takes it in his stride.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles scores with a head kick.
Styles moves away from the strike by Russell.
Russell misses with a hook. Styles ducked under it nicely.
Russell lands with a straight right. Styles didn't see that one coming.
Styles lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell wants to clinch.
Russell moves in looking to clinch but Styles pushes him off.
Russell lands a nice hook to Styles's body. Styles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Russell moves into range and clinches up with Styles.
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Styles tries to break free but Russell pushes him back against the cage.
Russell has Styles pressed against the cage, preventing Styles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russell.
Kent Russell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Russell misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Styles has had enough of the clinch but Russell keeps him there for the moment.
Russell scores with a hook to the body.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Styles keeps him there for the moment.
Russell digs a right hand into Styles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Styles's gas tank.
A short left from Russell.
Russell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russell misses with a body punch.
Russell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russell lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russell.
Maniacal Styles's cut is getting worse.
A short body shot lands from Russell as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Styles is controlling him.
Russell lands a right hand.
Russell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Russell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Russell presses Styles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Russell - that landed with a thud.
Styles prevents a body shot from Russell.
Russell manages to break the clinch.
Russell lands a jab to Styles's midsection.
Styles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Russell.
Russell throws a jab when Styles was well out of range.
Russell throws a hook but Styles blocks it.
A head kick from Styles lands but Russell takes it in his stride.
Russell connects with a right hand. Styles shakes it off.
Styles moves out of range as Russell strikes.
Russell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Styles was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Styles was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
A head kick misses from Styles.
Russell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kent Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
Styles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Russell misses the jab.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russell loads up on a big right hand but Styles slips the punch.
Russell misses with a hook.
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russell blocks a head kick by Styles.
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Styles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Russell scores with a shoulder strike.
Russell tries to work over Styles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Russell tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Russell back against the cage.
Styles tries to break free but Russell pushes him back against the cage.
Russell is working Styles over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
A short right from Russell on the inside.
Styles keeps control of Russell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Styles blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Russell.
Russell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Russell lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell lands a hook that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Still in the clinch, Russell scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Russell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russell.
Russell lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Russell.
A hook to the body from Russell.
Russell is leaning against Styles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Russell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Russell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Russell scores with a sloppy right hand. Styles should have avoided that one.
Russell digs a good body shot into Styles's ribs.
Russell tries to clinch but Styles moves out of range.
Russell scores with the left hand. Styles knows he should have avoided that one.
Russell throws a shot from downtown. Styles moves away and avoids it.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch but Styles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Styles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russell jabs at Styles's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russell avoids the head kick by Styles.
Russell tries to clinch up.
A cross from Russell lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Russell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Styles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russell.
Russell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Russell scores with a decent looking hook.
Styles needs to keep his hands up - Russell had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Russell.
Russell blocks the body kick.
Russell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Russell avoids the head kick by Styles.
Russell dips to his left and cracks Styles with an uppercut!
Russell missing with a left hand there. Styles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Styles ducks under a wild hook from Russell.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Russell closes the distance and clinches.
Russell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russell tries to clinch there but Styles circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell pushes Styles up against the cage in a clinch.
Russell lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Russell as the two fighters clinch.
Russell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Russell.
Russell can't break the clinch.
Russell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Russell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Russell.
A left hand lands to the body for Russell.
Russell pushes Styles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Russell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russell misses with a hook. Styles ducked under it nicely.
Russell tries to clinch up.
Styles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Russell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Russell - just one landing.
Russell instigates a clinch.
Russell lands a body shot.
Styles is trying to break the clinch but Russell has him pressed against the cage.
Russell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russell is looking to clinch.
Russell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Styles, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Russell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Russell.
Russell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Styless head.
Russell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Styles blocks a body shot from Russell.
Russell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russell struggles to land a body shot inside as Styles controls his hands.
Russell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Russell.
Russell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles blocks a body shot from Russell.
Russell pushes Styles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maniacal Styles's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Russell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Styles's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russell.
Styles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Russell.
Russell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Russell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Styles or not.
Russell scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russell.
Russell scores with a hook to the body.
Russell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russell tries a body shot but Styles blocks it.
Russell pushes Styles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russell.
Russell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russell.
Russell tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Russell back against the cage.
Russell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russell tries to circle away but Styles has him pinned against the cage.
Russell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Russell - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
Russell scores with a hook to the body.
Russell struggles to land a body shot inside as Styles controls his hands.
Russell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Russell can't find room to land a body shot as Styles controls the action.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Styles is controlling him.
Styles is trying to break the clinch but Russell is controlling him.
Russell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Russell.
Russell lands an uppercut.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Russell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russell.
Russell tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Russell back against the cage.
Russell tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Russell back against the cage.
Russell struggles to land a body shot inside as Styles controls his hands.
Styles can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Russell.
Russell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Russell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Russell lands a body shot.
Russell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Styles.
Styles prevents a body shot from Russell.
Russell lands with a left to the head.
Russell lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Russell.
Russell lands with a left to the head.
Russell lands a body punch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Russell wants to get back to striking at distance but Styles won't allow it.
Russell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Styles's elbow.
Russell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Styles wants to break free but Russell has control.
Russell misses with a punch to the body.
Russell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russell.
Russell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Russell can't find room to land a body shot as Styles controls the action.
Styles wants to get back to striking at distance but Russell won't allow it.
Styles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Styles tries to break the clinch but Russell is controlling the position.
Styles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Russell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Styles.
A body shot lands from Russell.
Styles prevents a body shot from Russell.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Styles wants to break free but Russell has control.
Russell misses with a body punch.
Styles can't break the clinch.
Russell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russell has Styles pressed against the cage, preventing Styles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Russell.
Still in the clinch, Russell scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
Styles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Russell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russell lands a shoulder strike.
Russell misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Russell.
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
Russell wants to break free but Styles has control.
Russell lands a right hand.
Russell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Styles prevents a body shot from Russell.
Russell lands a right hand.
Russell misses with a punch to the body.
Russell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russell lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Russell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Styles tries to circle away but Russell has him pinned against the cage.
Russell pushes Styles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russell lands a body punch.
Russell lands a nice shot to the body.
Styles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russell pushes Styles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Russell.
Russell lands a body punch.
Russell lands with a light punch inside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Russell lands a left hand.
Russell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Styles's elbow.
Russell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Styles.
Russell tries to work over Styles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Styles blocks a body shot from Russell.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Russell as Styles tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Russell.
Russell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Russell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Styles.
Russell swings wildly with an uppercut but Styles uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Russell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good body shot from Russell.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russell.
Russell lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Russell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Russell really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Russell with a nice cross.
Styles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.
Styles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Russell looks to throw the jab but Styles is out of range.
Russell misses with a hook. Styles ducked under it nicely.
Styles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Styles slips under a jab.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
Russell clinches with his opponent.
Russell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russell misses with a punch to the body.
Russell prevents Styles from breaking the clinch.
Styles takes a shot to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Russell presses Styles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russell.
Russell lands a nice shot to the body.
Russell presses Styles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russell misses with a body punch.
Russell breaks the clinch.
Russell clobbers Styles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Russell tries to clinch up but Styles circles away and keeps his distance.
Russell clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Russell.
Russell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russell prevents Styles from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Russell - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Russell.
Russell lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Russell - that landed with a thud.
Russell presses Styles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell scores with a hook to the body.
Russell lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Russell as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Russell cracks Styles with a nice body shot.
Russell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
Russell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russell tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Russell back against the cage.
Russell prevents Styles from breaking the clinch.
Russell is working Styles over against the cage.
Russell lands with a short shot to the head.
Russell scores with a shot to the side of Styles's head.
Russell lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Russell.
Styles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Russell's efforts to push away.
Russell is working Styles over against the cage.
Russell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Russell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Russell misses with a punch on the inside.
Russell keeps control of Styles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Russell manages to break the clinch.
Russell throws out a powerful jab.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russell is looking to clinch but Styles is avoiding it.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russell connects with a nice looking jab.
Russell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Styles momentarily.
Russell scores with a jab.
Russell cracks Styles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Styles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Russell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles moves out of range of the strikes.
Styles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Russell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Russell blocks a head kick by Styles.
Russell moves into the clinch successfully.
Russell scores with a hook to the body.
Russell can't find room to land a body shot as Styles controls the action.
Russell lands a hook that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Russell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Russell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Russell - that landed with a thud.
Russell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jeez, Maniacal Styles's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A short body shot lands from Russell as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell lands with a right to the head.
Russell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Styles blocks a body shot from Russell.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Russell lands a hook that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Styles takes a shot to the head.
Russell digs a right hand into Styles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Styles's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Russell.
Russell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russell digs a right hand into Styles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Styles's gas tank.
Russell is leaning against Styles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russell.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maniacal Styles's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kent Russell!
Kent Russell is the new heavyweight champion!
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