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SEC 31: Quall vs. Banner PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory Markiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Capture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markiewicz comes to the cage accompanied by Twista-Victory or death. Capture is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Soul Survivor" - Young Jeezy ft. Akon. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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259 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cory Markiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Capture!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markiewicz throws a series of punches but Capture moves out of range.
Capture scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Capture cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Capture landing punches.
Capture working Markiewicz over with strikes here.
Capture get's back to his feet.
Markiewicz stuffs the takedown attempt from Capture. Capture gets slowly back to his feet.
Capture closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Capture lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capture wants to control from the top but Markiewicz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Capture prevents Markiewicz from getting back to his feet.
Capture decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Capture takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Capture lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Markiewicz cracks Capture with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markiewicz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Capture drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Capture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capture showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Capture trying to control but Markiewicz is working from the bottom.
Capture wants to pass the guard but Markiewicz is keeping the position.
Markiewicz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capture throws a strike but Markiewicz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Capture has his feet on Markiewicz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Markiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Capture gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Capture prevents Markiewicz from breaking the clinch.
Capture jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Markiewicz walks away with a smile on his face. Capture gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Markiewicz lunges at Capture with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Capture's hand.
Markiewicz fakes the leg kick and cracks Capture in the body.
Capture looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markiewicz tries to clinch
and Capture holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Markiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Capture blocks a head kick by Markiewicz.
Capture slips a jab and a cross from Markiewicz.
Terry Capture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markiewicz throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Capture crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cory Markiewicz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is What the World Needs Is a Few More Rednecks by Charlie Daniels. Jason Orton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Batista!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton blocks a head kick by Batista.
Batista avoids a punch combination nicely.
Batista throws a lazy right hand but Orton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batista fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Batista throws a sloppy head kick and Orton moves out of range easily.
Orton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batista circles away quickly and effectively.
Batista scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orton throws a right hand that Batista ducks under and follows up with a left that Batista also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Batista.
Orton stuffs the takedown attempt from Batista. Batista gets slowly back to his feet.
Orton wants to clinch up but Batista keeps it at a distance.
Batista misses with a wild combination.
Batista scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jason Orton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batista dodges the punch combination from Orton.
Batista rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orton connects with a jab.
Batista tries for a takedown but Orton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jason Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Batista.
Batista misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton throws a series of punches but Batista moves out of range.
Orton lands a left and a right that send Batista crashing to the mat, dazed. Orton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Dave Batista has been cut.
Batista looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orton is fending him off so far but Batista persists. Nope, Orton circles away and we're back to standing.
Batista looks gassed!
Orton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batista tries to bum rush Orton with a series of wild strikes but Orton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Batista moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Batista misses with a head kick.
Orton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batista swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batista shoots for a takedown but Orton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batista on the side of the head.
Batista has Orton up against the cage in a clinch.
Orton tries to circle away but Batista has him pinned against the cage.
Batista is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton gets underhooks to prevent Batista's takedown attempt.
Batista working hard to break the clinch.
Batista drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Batista misses with an uppercut. Orton saw that one coming.
No joy there for Batista, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orton tries to bum rush Batista with a series of wild strikes but Batista uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Batista lands a really nice looking cross but Orton seems unphased.
Batista shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Batista showed some decent athleticism there.
Orton is looking to control Batista's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orton avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista trying to pass the guard but Orton defending well.
Orton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Batista seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nice strikes from Batista there.
Batista throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Batista throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Orton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Batista.
Batista is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Batista sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orton defending well though.
Batista trying to control the action but Orton is working from the bottom.
Batista wants to free his trapped foot but Orton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orton tries to get out of the position.
Batista sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orton defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batista is nestled in close to Orton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Orton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Batista.
Batista thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Batista dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Batista's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Batista's corner calls for a 1-2. Batista obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Batista throws a right and a left that Orton avoids nicely.
Batista swinging wildly here.
Batista dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Batista shoots in and bounces Orton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Batista must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Batista trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batista with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batista won't allow Orton to get back to his feet.
Batista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Batista is looking to work some ground and pound but Orton has wrist control.
Orton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Batista looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista stands up over Orton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Orton has momentary wrist control but Batista slips an elbow through the middle.
Batista throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batista throwing strikes but missing.
Orton keeping full guard, as Batista tries to pass.
Orton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Batista postures up.
Orton keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
Batista working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Batista has closed the distance and engaged Orton in a clinch.
Batista is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Batista pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dave Batista seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batista shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Batista was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Batista breaks from Orton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Batista with good strikes from the mount here!
Batista thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Batista unloads with some shots from mount but Orton bucks and avoids them well.
Batista with shots to the head and body - Orton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Batista cracks Orton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Batista scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Orton?
Batista punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orton regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orton's head.
Batista with the ground and pound but Orton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Orton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Batista throwing strikes but missing.
Batista with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batista postures up in Orton's guard and throws a big left but Orton blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batista landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Batista's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Batista showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Batista's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Batista lands with a good body shot.
Batista looks to land a combination. Orton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Batista stalks Orton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orton's face. Orton staggers backwards, shaken.
Batista shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Orton is trying to defend but Batista finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista throwing shots but Orton is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Batista lands a nice short elbow.
Batista throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Batista thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Orton to regain full guard.
Dave Batista has got the better of the ground game so far.
Batista postures up in Orton's guard and throws a big left but Orton blocks it.
Batista works over Orton with some ground and pound from guard.
Orton keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Batista postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Batista wants to pass the guard but Orton is keeping the position.
Orton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Batista lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Batista dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batista closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista throwing strikes but Orton manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
A lull in the action here as Orton stalls from top position.
Batista has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batista throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Batista is looking to reverse the position.
Orton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dave Batista is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Batista is looking to escape.
Batista swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Batista tries to hold on but Orton pushes him away.
Batista tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Batista is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Orton tries to control but Batista wriggling away.
Batista tries to hold on but Orton postures up.
Jason Orton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batista might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orton kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Batista is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Orton is staying active.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Batista comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Batista has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Batista!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bar Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Flipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter comes to the cage accompanied by I Love This Bar. James Flipper is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bar Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Flipper!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Flipper does no damage.
Fighter looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Flipper misses with a wild combination.
Flipper fails to land with a series of punches.
Flipper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flipper lands a left and a right that sends Fighter crashing to the canvas! Flipper dives into mount looking to finish!
Fighter is rocked!
It looks like Bar Fighter has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flipper is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Fighter goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Flipper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Flipper!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Comeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Hayha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Comeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simo Hayha!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comeau checks a leg kick.
Hayha drops his hands momentarily and Comeau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Simo Hayha has been cut.
Comeau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hayha swivels and escapes.
Comeau throws a leg kick
and Hayha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Comeau tries for a takedown but Hayha circles away easily
and Hayha counters with a nice body shot.
Hayha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hayha slips a jab and a cross from Comeau.
Comeau has Hayha up against the cage in a clinch.
Hayha decides to pull guard.
Hayha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Comeau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Comeau wants to stand but Hayha is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hayha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comeau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Comeau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hayha manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Comeau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Comeau wants to control but Hayha is having none of it.
Comeau is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Comeau has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Comeau tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hayha moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Comeau has worked his arm free - good work by Comeau!
Hayha looks gassed!
Comeau wants to get back to his feet.
Comeau manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hayha's best efforts.
Hayha seems to be looking for submissions.
Comeau tries to get to full guard but Hayha has control of the leg.
Hayha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Comeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hayha is thwarting Comeau's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayha passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Comeau!
Comeau wants to hold on but Hayha pushes him away.
Comeau is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Comeau working to try and regain half guard.
Hayha swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Comeau is now in Hayha's guard. A big mistake from Hayha there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Comeau drops back looking for a leg! Hayha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hayha manages to kick Comeau off! Comeau jumps back into Hayha's guard.
Comeau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hayha's head.
Comeau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Comeau has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hayha is proving hard to escape from.
Comeau lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Comeau has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hayha is proving hard to escape from.
Comeau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayha on the ground.
Hayha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Hayha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Hayha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Comeau tries to clinch but Hayha moves away
and Hayha counters with a right hand to the body.
Hayha avoids the head kick by Comeau.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Comeau, right into the meat.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hayha in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Comeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Comeau with that takedown attempt.
Comeau throws a head kick but Hayha moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Comeau.
Comeau works to advance to full mount. Hayha defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Comeau lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Comeau dominating with strikes here.
Comeau landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comeau is landing with some decent strikes but Hayha is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Comeau with shots to the head and body - Hayha looks very uncomfortable down there.
Comeau trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hayha takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hayha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Comeau looking to secure an arm triangle but Hayha defends it well.
Comeau scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hayha?
Comeau looking to finish Hayha with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hayha!
Comeau looking for a guillotine from mount but Hayha is having none of it.
Hayha is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comeau tries to control but Hayha wriggling away.
Comeau is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hayha can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hayha is looking to get to half guard.
Comeau unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayha is looking to get to half guard.
Comeau fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Comeau has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hayha's face.
Comeau looking to secure an arm triangle but Hayha defends it well.
Hayha is working to get back to half guard.
Comeau dominating with strikes here.
Comeau working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Comeau cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Comeau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Comeau dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Comeau.
Hayha is looking to improve his position but Comeau isn't that keen on the idea.
Hayha taking shots to the head.
Comeau is looking to stand but Comeau has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Hayha sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hayha wants to improve his position but Comeau is controlling well.
Hayha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Comeau dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simo Hayha's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Comeau throws a right and a left that Hayha avoids nicely.
A clash of legs there as Hayha blocks the low kick.
Comeau moves out of range as Hayha strikes.
Comeau tries to score with a low kick but Hayha moves his leg out of the way.
Comeau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice inside leg kick there by Comeau. That's going to slow Hayha down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayha stuffs the takedown.
Hayha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Comeau is looking to clinch.
Comeau shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hayha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Comeau distracts Hayha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comeau wants to stand but Hayha has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hayha keeping moving, preventing Comeau from controlling successfully.
Hayha wants to sweep but no luck.
Comeau would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Comeau won't allow Hayha to sweep him here.
Comeau lands a couple of elbows.
Hayha looking for subs off his back but Comeau has passed one foot through into half guard.
Comeau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Comeau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hayha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Comeau working the head and body with strikes.
Comeau tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hayha controls his leg.
Hayha looking for submissions off his back.
Hayha wants to improve his position but Comeau is controlling well.
Hayha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Comeau.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Comeau shoots in for a takedown but Hayha shows good takedown defense.
Comeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Comeau tries to close the distance and clinch but Hayha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blake Comeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Comeau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hayha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Comeau thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Comeau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Comeau manages to avoid it.
Comeau ducks under a wild hook from Hayha.
Comeau misses with a hook to the body
and Hayha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hayha throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Comeau tries to close the distance and clinch but Hayha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hayha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Comeau.
Hayha takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Comeau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Comeau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Comeau wants to clinch
and Hayha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Comeau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Comeau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hayha counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Comeau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Comeau 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Comeau!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flare comes to the cage accompanied by Also Sprach Zarathustra. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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23
180 lbs
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179 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Flare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Striker!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flare on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Striker looks to land a combination but Flare avoids it well.
Striker wants to clinch.
Striker tests Flare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flare scores a takedown into full mount!
Flare tries to control but Striker wriggling away.
Flare working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Flare with shots to the head and body - Striker looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flare working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striker wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Flare.
Flare looking to control but Striker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Striker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Striker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Flare bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Striker's guard.
Flare trying to control the position from guard on top but Striker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Striker keeping full guard, as Flare tries to pass.
Flare stands and throws Striker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Striker taking a bit of punishment here - Flare scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker tries to buck Flare off but Flare is having none of it.
Striker can't do much from the bottom here.
Flare tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Striker sneaks back into half guard.
Striker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flare throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Striker is trying to maintain the position but Flare is very close to passing his half guard.
Flare is trying to control. Striker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Striker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flare.
Striker gets caught flat footed, as Flare shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Flare throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Striker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Striker wants to sweep here but Flare controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Flare scoring with punches to the head and body.
Flare being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flare accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flare postures up in Striker's guard and throws a big left but Striker blocks it.
Flare throwing strikes from guard but Striker blocks nicely.
Striker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flare trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Striker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Flare is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flare keeping moving, preventing Striker from controlling successfully.
Striker prevents Flare from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Striker thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Striker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Flare is breathing heavily.
Striker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Striker swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rick Flare will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Striker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Striker.
Striker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Striker misses with a series of wild punches.
Flare slips a straight right by Striker.
A head kick misses from Striker.
Flare shoots in for a double leg but Striker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flare shoots in for a takedown but Striker shows good takedown defense.
Flare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striker.
Flare drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Striker working a defensive guard here.
Flare has gone for a leg lock! Striker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Flare's guard.
Striker trying to control but Flare is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker tries to stand but Flare is controlling from the bottom.
Striker looking to sit in guard and control but Flare gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Striker is on top in guard.
Striker trying to control but Flare is working from the bottom.
Flare looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Striker wants to control from the top but Flare keeps moving.
Striker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flare bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Striker's guard.
Striker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Flare won't allow Striker to sweep him here.
Flare tries to free his leg and advance position but Striker is retaining full guard.
Striker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flare is one step ahead there.
Flare pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Striker is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare has gone for a leg lock! Striker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Flare's guard.
Striker trying to control but Flare is working from the bottom.
Striker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flare looking for a guillotine here but Striker defends easily.
Striker looking to sit in guard and control but Flare gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Flare throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Striker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Striker throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Striker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flare is one step ahead there.
Flare throwing strikes but missing.
Flare with a flurry of punches that miss.
Striker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Striker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Flare turns into him and now he's in Striker's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Striker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Striker.
Flare keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flare throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Striker was covering up waiting for the punch and Flare finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Striker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flare drops back, looking for a kneebar! Striker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Striker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Striker!
Striker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Flare gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare is staying active underneath Striker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Striker.
Striker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flare is looking for a sweep. Striker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flare wants to control but Striker is keeping busy.
Striker is looking to advance position but Flare won't allow it.
Flare makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Striker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Striker thuds his right hand into Flare's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Striker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Flare momentarily.
Striker takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Flare.
Flare turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Flare manages to end up in side control.
Striker misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Striker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flare off and has taken his back!
Will Striker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Striker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Flare looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare is in a bad position with Striker working for a choke. Flare manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Flare drops back looking for a leg! Striker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Striker manages to kick Flare off! Flare jumps back into Striker's guard.
Flare wants to pass the guard but Striker is keeping the position.
Flare loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Striker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Striker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flare.
No joy there for Striker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flare doesn't manage to clinch there - Striker circles away.
Striker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Striker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flare gets a takedown into half guard.
Flare is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Striker is controlling Flare's trapped leg to prevent Flare from advancing to side control.
Flare seems to be working for a kimura but Striker defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rick Flare.
I think Flare has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Flare!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Moukako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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21
221 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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209 lbs
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Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sammy Moukako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Terry!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terry misses with a series of wild punches.
Moukako shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Terry is desperately trying to improve his position but Moukako has a good base and remains in mount.
Moukako is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Terry is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy Moukako!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tonny Chopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cael Sanderson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tonny Chopper's chin.
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189 lbs
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193 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tonny Chopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cael Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanderson shoots in and drives through. Chopper sprawls well.
Chopper misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chopper won't be happy with that.
Chopper can't do much from the bottom here.
Chopper managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sanderson.
Chopper is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sanderson connects with a decent elbow.
Chopper is rocked!
It looks like Tonny Chopper has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chopper throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Sanderson misses with the ground and pound.
Sanderson landing a few strikes.
Chopper is looking for a sweep.
Sanderson working the head with strikes.
Chopper regains half guard.
Chopper tries to get to full guard but Sanderson has control of the leg.
Sanderson throwing shots but Chopper is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chopper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanderson.
Sanderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanderson winds up and cracks Chopper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Chopper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chopper misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chopper seems to have got his legs back now.
Chopper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanderson.
Sanderson with the ground and pound but Chopper uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sanderson stopping the sweep attempt from Chopper.
Sanderson works over Chopper with some ground and pound from guard.
Chopper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Chopper has wrist control.
Chopper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanderson.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson thows a huge punch but Chopper dodges it nicely.
Sanderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanderson winds up and cracks Chopper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanderson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Chopper is breathing heavily.
Chopper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chopper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sanderson is looking for a sweep. Chopper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanderson tries to kick Chopper off but Chopper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sanderson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sanderson is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chopper slips a nice elbow through Sanderson's hands, connecting with Sanderson's forehead.
Chopper gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sanderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Chopper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chopper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanderson is aware though and is defending well.
Sanderson is in close to Chopper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chopper thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sanderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chopper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanderson.
Sanderson is in close to Chopper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanderson is in close to Chopper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Chopper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanderson lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanderson connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Sanderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tonny Chopper's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chopper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanderson somewhat.
Sanderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanderson moves into the clinch.
Sanderson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chopper is trying to keep an underhook but Sanderson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Chopper trying to control here.
Chopper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanderson throwing strikes but missing.
Cael Sanderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chopper keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Chopper has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chopper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chopper tries to keep at a distance but Sanderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanderson has Chopper pressed against the cage, preventing Chopper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanderson manages to break the clinch.
Sanderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chopper circles away.
Tonny Chopper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cael Sanderson.
Chopper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sanderson working some strikes from top position.
Sanderson lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson wants to pass the guard but Chopper is keeping the position.
Sanderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chopper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chopper working a defensive guard here.
Chopper pushes Sanderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chopper with a poor takedown
and Sanderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chopper's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanderson working some strikes from top position.
Sanderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Chopper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanderson is aware though and is defending well.
Sanderson won't allow Chopper to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chopper keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Sanderson won't allow Chopper to sweep him here.
Chopper doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sanderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chopper is proving hard to escape from.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sanderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chopper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Check out the look on Sanderson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chopper taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sanderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chopper sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chopper's head.
Sanderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chopper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chopper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanderson is working away from the top position though.
Sanderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sanderson working Chopper over with strikes.
Sanderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanderson drops an elbow to the side of Chopper's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanderson working Chopper over with strikes.
Sanderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Sanderson there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tonny Chopper's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sanderson gets the takedown into side control.
Sanderson is looking to take a break and control but Chopper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chopper can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanderson working the body and head with strikes.
Sanderson working the body and head with strikes.
Sanderson throws a strike aimed at the side of Chopper's head but Chopper avoids it well.
Chopper throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Chopper wants to control but Sanderson postures up.
Chopper wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chopper takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson is putting a hurting on Chopper here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sanderson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sanderson working the ground and pound.
Sanderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chopper to see if he's OK.
Sanderson scoring with punches from side control.
Chopper takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sanderson is putting a hurting on Chopper here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chopper takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sanderson cracks Chopper with a big elbow.
Sanderson working the body and head with strikes.
Sanderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chopper down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sanderson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tonny Chopper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chopper moves in looking to clinch but Sanderson pushes him off.
Sanderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chopper did well to prevent Sanderson getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chopper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanderson misses with a head shot. Chopper uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sanderson trying to control but Chopper is working from the bottom.
Sanderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cael Sanderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chopper's head.
Chopper keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown but Chopper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanderson throws a right and a left that Chopper avoids nicely.
Chopper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chopper as he avoids it easily.
Chopper tries for a takedown but Sanderson circles away easily
and Sanderson counters with a shoot takedown. Chopper fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chopper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chopper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanderson is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is looking to stand up but Chopper won't let him.
Sanderson won't allow Chopper to sweep him here.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Chopper keeps moving.
Sanderson wants to stand but Chopper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chopper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanderson won't allow Chopper to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanderson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sanderson lands in his opponent's guard.
Chopper wants to stand but Sanderson is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Sanderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Sanderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Guti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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214 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Guti!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guti as he avoids it easily.
Guti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Guti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guti.
Guti is looking for a kimura here.
Guti maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ryan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Guti has cracked it and Ryan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Guti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Guti!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hillbilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hillbilly kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Love Country Music (And I'd Rather Fight Than Switch). Henry Hillbilly had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Hillbilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oscar Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hillbilly throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Hillbilly takes one to the side of the head.
Hillbilly slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hillbilly manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sanchez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hillbilly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez stops Hillbilly from standing up.
Hillbilly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hillbilly looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Sanchez trying to control but Hillbilly is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hillbilly is keeping the position for now.
Hillbilly working a defensive guard here.
Hillbilly working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez won't allow Hillbilly to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hillbilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Hillbilly tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Hillbilly.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Hillbilly.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hillbilly throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hillbilly's half guard.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Hillbilly dodges it nicely.
Sanchez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanchez connects with a nice short shot to Hillbilly's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillbilly looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hillbilly is trying to get back to full guard.
Hillbilly is trying to stand back up but Sanchez is controlling him
Sanchez working Hillbilly over with strikes.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hillbilly won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Hillbilly manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hillbilly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillbilly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Hillbilly postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sanchez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hillbilly, into his guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hillbilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Sanchez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hillbilly tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hillbilly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henry Hillbilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hillbilly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hillbilly swinging wildly here.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hillbilly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillbilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hillbilly misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Hillbilly.
Hillbilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Hillbilly keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hillbilly throws a good cross that connects.
Hillbilly misses with a straight right.
Hillbilly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hillbilly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Hillbilly circles away.
Hillbilly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hillbilly misses with a hook.
Henry Hillbilly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hillbilly looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Hillbilly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hillbilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hillbilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillbilly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hillbilly slips under a jab.
Hillbilly misses the jab.
Hillbilly misses with a looping right.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Hillbilly.
Hillbilly looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Hillbilly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hillbilly misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Hillbilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hillbilly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
Hillbilly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hillbilly.
Hillbilly throws a wild body kick that Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Hillbilly misses
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Hillbilly's head back.
Hillbilly looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Hillbilly throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Hillbilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hillbilly misses with a looping left.
Hillbilly stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hillbilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Hillbilly stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Henry Hillbilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hillbilly as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Hillbilly that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanchez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Hillbilly regains half guard.
Oscar Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hillbilly gets back to full guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hillbilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hillbilly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Henry Hillbilly will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hillbilly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hillbilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hillbilly moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hillbilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hillbilly throws a lazy head kick
and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Hillbilly didn't expect that.
Hillbilly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanchez is controlling him.
Hillbilly being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hillbilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is standing up over Hillbilly. Hillbilly looks to escape but Sanchez dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hillbilly is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sanchez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hillbilly tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sanchez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sanchez trying to control but Hillbilly is having none of it.
Sanchez lands a big shot there that rocks Hillbilly but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillbilly is working to get back to half guard.
Hillbilly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hillbilly works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hillbilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hillbilly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hillbilly has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Hillbilly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillbilly throws a big right hand that misses.
Hillbilly wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Hillbilly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez pulls Hillbilly in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Sanchez slips a jab from Hillbilly.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hillbilly.
Hillbilly scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillbilly misses the jab.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Hillbilly moves out of range.
Hillbilly throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Hillbilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Hillbilly swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Hillbilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hillbilly misses with a straight left.
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hillbilly throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hillbilly!
Sanchez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Sanchez!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Quall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quall comes into the arena with Beach Blast blaring out of the sound system. Banner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: xavier rudd - energy song. James Quall has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Quall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Quall. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner takes a swing at Quall's ribcage but misses.
Quall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Quall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Quall looking to control.
Quall looking for a sweep. Not yet Quall, not yet.
Banner is looking to work some ground and pound but Quall has wrist control.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Quall is retaining full guard.
Banner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Quall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Quall cracks the inside of Banner's front leg.
Quall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quall moves away from the strike by Banner.
A low kick from Banner is predictable there
and Quall counters with a right hand to the body.
Quall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but Quall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Banner showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Quall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banner looks gassed!
Quall is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner throws a strike but Quall avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Quall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Banner won't allow Quall to sweep him here.
Banner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner throwing strikes from guard but Quall blocks nicely.
Banner trying to control but Quall is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banner misses with a hook. Quall ducked under it nicely.
James Quall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Quall does no damage.
Quall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner.
Banner tries to clinch but Quall is having none of it.
Banner throws a right and a left that Quall avoids nicely.
Banner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banner trying to control but Quall is working from the bottom.
Quall wants to stand and escape but Banner is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James Quall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quall slips a jab from Banner.
Banner throws a hook but Quall blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Quall ducks under a wild hook from Banner.
Banner misses the jab.
Quall lands an overhand right.
Banner thows a body shot but no joy.
Banner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quall throws a low kick, looking for Banner's leg but Banner calmly moves out of range.
Quall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Banner's calf.
Quall misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quall defends it nicely.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Banner misses with a low kick.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quall moves away.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Banner moves away from the strike by Quall.
Banner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Quall misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Quall defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Quall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Quall lands a really nice looking cross but Banner seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Quall dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Quall looks to land a combination but Banner avoids it well.
Quall is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James Quall is winning the standup battle so far.
Quall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
Quall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banner misses with a hook to the body
and Quall counters with a series of strikes. Banner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Quall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Banner shoots in and drives through. Quall sprawls well.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Quall ducks under a wild hook from Banner.
Quall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banner's hands.
Banner jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quall lands a lovely overhand right.
Quall misses with a straight left.
Quall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Quall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quall throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Quall is trying to defend but Banner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Banner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banner lands a nice short elbow.
Quall taking some punishment here, with Banner in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banner lands a nice short elbow.
Banner trying to control the action but Quall is working from the bottom.
Quall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner is trying to control the action in half guard but Quall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Banner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Quall is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Quall avoid being mounted?
Quall tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Quall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Banner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Quall is pressing down on Banner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner thows a big elbow that misses.
Quall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
Quall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quall is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is looking to work some ground and pound but Quall has wrist control.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banner postures up.
Banner lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner is stalling in the full guard.
Quall looking for a sweep. Not yet Quall, not yet.
Banner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quall working a defensive guard here.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
Banner trying to control but Quall is working from the bottom.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banner gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Quall dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Quall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Banner.
Quall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner.
Banner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quall. Quall obviously looking to wear him down.
Quall misses with an uppercut.
Quall throws a good cross that connects.
Quall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banner is out of range and Quall settles back down.
Quall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Quall throws a right hand that Banner ducks under and follows up with a left that Banner also avoids with ease.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Quall.
Quall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Banner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Banner fails to land the takedown.
Banner misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quall throws a right hand that Banner ducks under and follows up with a left that Banner also avoids with ease.
Quall tests Banner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quall digs a good body shot into Banner's ribs.
Banner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banner defending well as Quall loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick from Quall.
Quall scores with a jab to the body.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Quall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Quall.
Quall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Quall does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quall. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quall manages to avoid it.
Banner throws a leg kick but Quall sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quall scores with a hook to the body. Banner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Quall ducks down to avoid it.
Quall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Banner slips a straight right by Quall.
Quall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banner takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick from Quall misses.
Quall with a jab.
Quall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Quall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quall works the jab nicely.
Banner is rocked!
Banner tries to move into range but Quall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Quall finish him?
Quall misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
Quall scores with a spinning back kick!
Quall defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Quall slips a straight right by Banner.
Banner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Banner's calf.
A good leg kick by Quall.
Quall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Quall lands a slapping body shot.
Quall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Quall misses with a double jab.
Quall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quall jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quall jabs at Banner's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner.
Quall throws a looping overhand right but Banner ducks down to avoid it.
Quall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quall manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Quall finds it's target.
A big left from Quall misses.
Quall stuns Banner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Quall. No joy for Banner on that attempt.
Banner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Banner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Quall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Quall both land. Nice combination.
Jab from Quall.
Banner swings for the body but Quall moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Quall clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Banner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Quall counters with a stiff right hand.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quall 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.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Quall.
Quall lands a nice looking body shot.
Banner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Banner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banner can do to turn this around?
Quall is doing well to control the position and prevent Banner from advancing to side control.
Banner thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Quall to regain full guard.
Quall is looking to sweep but instead, Banner has passed into half guard.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Quall is working away.
Quall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Banner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner prevents Quall from improving his position.
Banner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quall tries to kick Banner off but Banner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Banner winds up and cracks Quall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Quall trying to control but Banner postures up.
Banner not doing much here.
Quall wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banner slips a nice elbow through Quall's hands, connecting with Quall's forehead.
That's two 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.
Banner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quall defending well though.
Bruce Banner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quall's head.
Banner prevents Quall from improving his position.
Banner trying to control the action but Quall is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Banner misses with a combination
and Quall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quall throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Banner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Banner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Banner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Quall is working to get back to half guard.
Banner goes for an armbar but Quall turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Quall.
Quall tries to stand but Banner is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Quall!
Banner looking to finish Quall with some ground and pound. This is bad for Quall!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Quall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Quall wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Quall is pressing down on Banner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Quall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banner wants to control from the top but Quall keeps moving.
Quall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Quall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Quall has escaped and now he's on top!
Quall trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bruce Banner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Quall misses with a wild body shot.
Banner fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Quall defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Quall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner misses the body punch
and Quall counters with a left to the body.
Banner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Quall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quall misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Quall.
Banner throws the left hand but Quall avoids the punch easily.
Quall lands with a right hand.
Quall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quall. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quall was well out of range. Poor timing from Banner.
A clash of legs there as Banner blocks the low kick.
Quall throws a nice head kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Quall.
Banner shoots in but no luck this time.
Quall slips a jab from Banner.
A big right from Banner misses.
Quall works the jab nicely.
A left lands for Quall.
Quall clobbers Banner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Quall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Quall finds it's way through Banner's defenses.
A big right from Quall misses.
Banner forces Quall back against the cage and clinches.
Quall gets through Banner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quall breaks the clinch.
Quall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quall.
Banner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Banner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banner there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Quall misses.
Quall throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
Quall just misses with a punch to the body.
James Quall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quall just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Quall's shoulder, as Quall tries to avoid the shot.
Banner drops his hands momentarily and Quall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Quall misses with a wild body shot.
Banner misses the body punch
and Quall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quall. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quall moves away.
Nice defenses there by Quall.
Banner lands a jab to Quall's midsection.
Quall scores with a nice body kick.
Quall throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Quall.
Banner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Quall lands a nice shot to the body.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Banner blocks the low kick.
Banner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Banner throws a leg kick but Quall moved away.
Banner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Quall.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Quall moved out of range.
Banner avoids the body shot from Quall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Quall moves away and avoids it.
Banner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Quall is out of range.
Banner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Banner misses with a body punch
and Quall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quall blocks a jab.
Banner has Quall up against the cage in a clinch.
Quall lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banner up against the cage.
Quall stops a takedown attempt from Banner.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Quall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 49:45
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Quall!
James Quall retains his middleweight title!
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