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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ganny Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Vasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ganny Green has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ganny Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Vasa!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasa moves into the clinch.
Vasa breaks from the clinch.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Vasa shows good takedown defense.
Vasa closes the distance and clinches.
Green working aggressively here.
Vasa digs a right hand into Green's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Green's gas tank.
Green fails to pull guard.
Vasa blocks an uppercut.
Vasa has hold of one of Green's legs. Green is fighting the takedown attempt but Vasa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vasa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vasa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Vasa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vasa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Green misses with a takedown
and Vasa moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ganny Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green tries to clinch but Vasa moves away
and Vasa counters with a single leg into guard. Green didn't expect that.
Vasa thows a big elbow that misses.
Vasa advances position into side control!
Green is breathing heavily.
Vasa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasa stands up and beckons Green to his feet.
Vasa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Green on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Green tries to get out of the position.
Vasa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to control the position but Vasa postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vasa distracts Green with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vasa gets to his feet - Green follows without any prompting.
Green could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vasa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vasa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Green some visible discomfort.
Green is letting Vasa control him for a moment.
Vasa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vasa scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vasa scoring with punches from side control.
Vasa controls the position.
Vasa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Green to see if he's OK.
Green is trying to escape the position but Vasa is controlling the position.
Vasa has hold of Green's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Green tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vasa cranks the arm and Green screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Green, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nick Vasa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phi Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Ironcrotch (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phi Cho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Ironcrotch!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho misses with a body shot.
Cho throws an overhand right that lands on Ironcrotch's shoulder, as Ironcrotch tries to avoid the shot.
Cho scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Ironcrotch.
Cho pushes Ironcrotch up against the cage in a clinch.
Cho jumps guard.
Ironcrotch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ironcrotch tries to free his leg and advance position but Cho is retaining full guard.
Cho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cho looking for a sweep. Not yet Cho, not yet.
Cho keeping full guard, as Ironcrotch tries to pass.
Cho is pulling down on Ironcrotch's head. It's preventing any offense from Ironcrotch, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironcrotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cho clinches with his opponent.
Cho jumps guard and drags Ironcrotch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cho keeping full guard, as Ironcrotch tries to pass.
Ironcrotch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ironcrotch tries to free his leg and advance position but Cho is retaining full guard.
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.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Ironcrotch from controlling successfully.
Ironcrotch thows a big elbow that misses.
Ironcrotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cho showed some decent athleticism there.
Cho keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ironcrotch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch looking to control.
Cho won't allow Ironcrotch to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironcrotch trying to keep a closed guard but Cho is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cho seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ironcrotch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ironcrotch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Ironcrotch looking to control.
Ironcrotch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cho tries to stand but Ironcrotch is controlling from the bottom.
Cho slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ironcrotch keeping moving, preventing Cho from controlling successfully.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Phi Cho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ironcrotch tries for a takedown but Cho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Phi Cho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironcrotch fails with the takedown.
Cho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Phi Cho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ironcrotch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phi Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Ironcrotch.
Ironcrotch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cho tries to clinch up.
Cho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ironcrotch swivels and escapes.
Ironcrotch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ironcrotch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cho slaps away a takedown attempt from Ironcrotch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cho shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ironcrotch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ironcrotch takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cho content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cho scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ironcrotch to see if he's OK.
Cho tries to move to mount but Ironcrotch blocks the move with his legs.
Cho wants to control but Ironcrotch is keeping him busy.
Ironcrotch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ironcrotch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cho stops Ironcrotch from getting back to his feet.
Cho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ironcrotch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cho is stalling in the full guard.
Cho stops Ironcrotch from standing up.
Cho sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cho thows a big elbow that misses.
Cho sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cho trying to control but Ironcrotch is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Phi Cho just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ironcrotch wants to clinch.
Cho throws a jab when Ironcrotch was well out of range.
Ironcrotch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cho circles away.
Cho tries to clinch but Ironcrotch moves away
and Ironcrotch finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cho misses with a takedown attempt
and Ironcrotch counters with a head kick. That will keep Cho thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ironcrotch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cho shoots and misses
and Ironcrotch counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cho's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ironcrotch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ironcrotch is trying to get an arm triangle but Cho is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch wants to stand but Cho is controlling his arm.
Ironcrotch wants to control but Cho is keeping him busy.
Ironcrotch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ironcrotch tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cho is looking to reverse the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Phi Cho dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ironcrotch tries to pull guard but Cho holds him up against the cage and eventually Ironcrotch drops back down to his feet.
Ironcrotch wants to get back to striking at distance but Cho won't allow it.
Ironcrotch can't break the clinch.
Ironcrotch tries to pull guard but Cho won't allow it.
Cho has had enough of the clinch but Ironcrotch keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Cho as the two fighters clinch.
Cho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cho moves into the clinch successfully.
Cho lands with a left to the head.
Ironcrotch tries to break the clinch but Cho is controlling the position.
Ironcrotch wants to stall.
Ironcrotch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phi Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Ironcrotch.
Ironcrotch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironcrotch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ironcrotchs head.
Ironcrotch letting Cho take a breather here.
Cho presses Ironcrotch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ironcrotch tries to score a body lock takedown but Cho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ironcrotch backwards.
Ironcrotch wants a takedown but no success here.
Cho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cho.
Cho scores with a shoulder strike.
Cho is trying to trip Ironcrotch. He has hold of a leg but Ironcrotch is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cho persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ironcrotch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cho controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho gets to his feet. Ironcrotch looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cho controlling the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ironcrotch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ironcrotch is looking to improve his position.
Cho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ironcrotch!
Cho lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ironcrotch hang on?
Cho controlling from mount.
Bob Ironcrotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phi Cho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ironcrotch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cho controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch tries to lock up and control but Cho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ironcrotch regains half guard.
Cho with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Phi Cho just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cho misses with a hook. Ironcrotch ducked under it nicely.
Ironcrotch looks for a takedown but Cho sprawls well.
Ironcrotch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cho is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phi Cho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cho 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phi Cho!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ozz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Nom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ozz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to So What?-Metallica. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Ozz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Nom!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ozz throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Nom stands up over Ozz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nom lands a couple of digs.
Ozz trying to keep a closed guard but Nom is proving a slippery customer.
Nom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ozz has momentary wrist control but Nom slips an elbow through the middle.
Nom wants to control from the top but Ozz keeps moving.
Ozz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ozz striking off his back but it's not causing Nom any problems.
Nom stopping the sweep attempt from Ozz.
Nom is looking to work some ground and pound but Ozz has wrist control.
Ozz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ozz pushes Nom off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozz has his takedown stuffed
and Nom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ozz has his foot on Nom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nom works his way back into a safe position though.
Ozz wants to stand but Nom is controlling the position.
Nom wants to control from the top but Ozz keeps moving.
Nom looking to pass the guard.
Nom pushes down on Ozz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozz trying to hold on to Nom's head to control him but Nom postures up.
Nom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ozz is looking for a sweep. Nom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ozz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nom is trying to control. Ozz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nom's back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nom trying to control the hands but Ozz won't let him.
Nom turns into Ozz and is now in his guard.
Ozz wants to stand up but Nom is controlling him.
Nom stands and throws Ozz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nom taking a breather here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nom wants to control but Ozz is keeping him busy.
Nom working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nom working the head and body with strikes.
Nom tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ozz being controlled for a moment.
Ozz is not content to let Nom control the position.
Ozz wants to get back to his feet.
Nom working the ground and pound.
Ozz is letting Nom control him for a moment.
Ozz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nom scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ozz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nom working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nom staying calm.
Ozz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nom off and has taken his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozz punches the canvas rather than the man.
Nom is covering up but some of the strikes from Ozz are getting through and doing damage.
Nom looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nom is in bad spot here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
King Nom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A good leg kick by Ozz.
Ozz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nom is out of range.
Ozz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ozz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nom working some strikes from top position.
Nom landing with the ground and pound.
Ozz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nom scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nom landing with the ground and pound.
Nom prevents Ozz from getting back to his feet.
Nom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nom wants to control from the top but Ozz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nom working some strikes from top position.
Nom lands a couple of digs.
Ozz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozz, not yet.
Nom stands and throws Ozz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ozz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nom's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nom prevents Ozz from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Nom.
Ozz is staying active underneath Nom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozz taking some punishment here, with Nom in his half guard.
Ozz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nom working the head and body with strikes.
Ozz is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nom lands a nice short elbow.
Nom works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nom working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nom controlling his opponent.
Ozz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozz tries to hold on but Nom postures up.
Nom postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ozz looks a forlorn figure.
Ozz taking shots to the head.
Nom is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nom breaks from Ozz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ozz is rocked!
Nom working for a guillotine from mount but Ozz is in no mood to give up.
Ozz regains half guard.
Ozz is pressing down on Nom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ozz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozz working a defensive guard here.
Nom trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nom cracks Ozz with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nom stands and throws Ozz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nom is working Ozz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ozz taking a bit of punishment here - Nom scoring with strikes.
Nom working the ground and pound from side control.
Ozz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nom tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nom has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ozz tries to bench press Nom off him but Nom keeps the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
King Nom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Ozz misses with a takedown attempt
and Nom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nom lands a nice short elbow.
Nom is nestled in close to Ozz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ozz is looking for a sweep. Nom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nom wants to take a breather but Ozz is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Nom there.
Ozz is pressing down on Nom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nom prevents Ozz from getting back to his feet.
Nom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nom working some strikes from top position.
Nom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ozz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nom with a nice head shot there.
Nom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ozz's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nom cracks Ozz with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nom trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nom scoring with some ground and pound.
Nom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ozz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nom prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Nom tries to hold on but Ozz postures up.
Nom is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ozz is staying active.
Nom wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ozz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
King Nom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nom tries to hold on but Ozz postures up.
Nom holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ozz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nom tries to hold on but Ozz postures up.
Ozz raining down shots from the mount!
Nom is looking to get to half guard.
Ozz working Nom over with strikes here.
Ozz landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nom squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nom can do anything to dispel that myth.
A nice elbow there by Ozz.
Nom is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
BOOM! Ozz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ozz working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Ozz.
Jack Ozz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozz tries to control but Nom wriggling away.
Ozz with good strikes from the mount here!
Nom wants to hold on but Ozz pushes him away.
Ozz looking to finish with strikes here!
Nom wants to hold on but Ozz pushes him away.
Ozz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nom is looking to improve his position but Ozz isn't that keen on the idea.
Ozz looking to secure an arm triangle but Nom defends it well.
Nom wants to control but Ozz is having none of it.
Nom is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nom can't escape the position.
Nom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nom stays in close to Ozz's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozz looking for a guillotine here but Nom defends easily.
Nom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to King Nom.
I've got Nom winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Nom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Lightyear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lightyear has chosen Buzz Lightyear of Star Command as his entrance music. Mauricio Rua 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buzz Lightyear!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rua lands the left hand.
Rua shoots in for a double leg but Lightyear sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rua connects with a nice looking jab.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
Lightyear connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
Rua lands a jab to the nose.
Rua throws a jab but it's blocked by Lightyear.
No joy there for Lightyear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rua cracks Lightyear with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lightyear is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Lightyear.
Lightyear is still on wobbly legs! Can Rua finish him?
Lightyear tries to get into range but Rua steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Lightyear! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Rua scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mauricio Rua!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gavin Harris looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gavin Harris!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dux circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dux keeps the fight on the outside.
Dux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dux moves into the clinch successfully.
Dux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dux wants to clinch.
Harris tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dux counters with a crisp one two that drops Harris! Dux thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Harris to his feet! Harris is in big trouble!
Dux takes the fight into the clinch.
A fake to the body and Dux gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Harris! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Harris falls head first to the ground. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Frank Dux!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dinero Fudge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jr Wu (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 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, Dinero Fudge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jr Wu!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fudge slaps away a takedown attempt from Wu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fudge clinches with his opponent.
Wu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fudge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fudge bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fudge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wu can't do much from the bottom here.
Fudge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fudge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fudge trying to control the action but Wu is working from the bottom.
Wu gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fudge.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fudge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fudge is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fudge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wu is trying to get back to full guard.
Wu trying to control from the bottom.
Fudge wants to stand but Wu has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Wu gets back to full guard.
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.
Fudge won't allow Wu to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fudge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fudge counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dinero Fudge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jr Wu.
Wu is trying to maintain the position but Fudge is very close to passing his half guard.
Fudge wants to pass the guard but Wu is defending well.
Wu trying to hold on to Fudge's head to control him but Fudge postures up.
Wu tries to roll over but Fudge keeps him under control.
Fudge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fudge seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fudge is looking for a kimura here.
Wu is holding on to half guard well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wu with a poor takedown
and Fudge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wu is controlling Fudge's posture.
Wu pushes Fudge off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fudge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wu looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fudge tries to get to full guard but Wu has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fudge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fudge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fudge.
Wu stands up over Fudge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fudge is looking for a triangle but Wu pushes his legs off easily.
Wu connects with a couple of short punches.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but Fudge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wu distracts Fudge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fudge is trying to control the position but Wu postures up.
Wu landing with the ground and pound.
Wu wants to control from the top but Fudge keeps moving.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dinero Fudge dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wu showed some decent athleticism there.
Wu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fudge's head.
Fudge striking from the bottom.
Fudge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fudge.
Fudge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wu is pulling down on Fudge's head. It's preventing any offense from Fudge, at least for the moment.
Fudge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wu looking to control.
Wu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fudge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fudge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wu has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wu throws a strike but Fudge rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fudge stands and steps away. Wu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fudge slips a straight right by Wu.
Fudge bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fudge in the domination position with Wu hanging on.
Fudge decides to stand back up. Fudge steps back and let's Wu get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wu working the ground and pound.
Fudge taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wu scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wu gets to mount! Fudge was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Fudge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dinero Fudge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wu dominating with strikes here.
Fudge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wu with a couple of short strikes.
Wu unloading with bombs!
Fudge is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu landing punches.
Fudge takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wu dominating with strikes here.
Fudge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fudge's face.
Wu with a couple of short strikes.
Fudge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fudge is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wu lands a heavy elbow.
Wu raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Wu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu landing punches.
Wu trying to control but Fudge is having none of it.
Fudge is working to get back to half guard.
Fudge sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fudge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fudge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wu is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fudge manages to get to full guard.
Fudge has momentary wrist control but Wu slips an elbow through the middle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jr Wu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wu shoots and misses
and Fudge counters with a single leg into guard. Wu didn't expect that.
Fudge preventing the sweep.
Fudge looking to pass the guard.
Wu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fudge manages to get himself to full guard.
Wu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fudge 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.
Fudge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but Fudge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fudge is trying to control the position but Wu postures up.
Fudge uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fudge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wu thinking.
Wu with a poor takedown
and Fudge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinero Fudge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jr Wu.
Wu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fudge.
Fudge digs a good body shot into Wu's ribs.
Wu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fudge forces Wu back against the cage and clinches.
Fudge pulls guard.
Fudge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fudge lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wu!
Wu tries to lock up and control but Fudge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fudge fails to take his opponent's back.
Wu is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fudge trying to control but Wu is having none of it.
Fudge moves to back control.
Wu biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
I really don't envy Wu right now.
Fudge working for the choke.
Fudge not allowing Wu to control his hands.
Fudge looking to break Wu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fudge will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fudge is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wu shrugs it off.
Wu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fudge trying to mount his opponent but Wu defends it.
Wu is looking for a sweep. Fudge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wu is trying is best to control the position here.
Wu wants to get back to full guard.
Fudge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fudge wants to work for an arm triangle but Wu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wu is trying to get back to full guard.
Wu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fudge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wu's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wu holds on and takes a little breather.
Wu is trying to keep Fudge in close.
Fudge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fudge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fudge!
Fudge is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Wu.
Fudge is looking to improve his position but Wu isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dinero Fudge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fudge 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dinero Fudge!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ellsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Barnes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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261 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Ellsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ellsworth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barnes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barnes is trying to control Ellsworth's posture but Ellsworth avoids it.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Ellsworth throws an elbow but Barnes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ellsworth sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barnes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ellsworth working away.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Ellsworth is chipping away with strikes.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ellsworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ellsworth looks up at the clock and then as Barnes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ellsworth smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes is trying to get back to his feet.
Ellsworth grinds an elbow into Barnes's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellsworth is putting a hurting on Barnes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ellsworth trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ellsworth is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ellsworth working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ellsworth working the body and head with strikes.
Ellsworth lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barnes is rocked!
A big shot lands for Ellsworth! That's hurt Barnes! Will he recover? Ellsworth fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Ellsworth!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret Hicken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachery Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bret Hicken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zachery Rey!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rey sizes up Hicken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rey misses with a body shot
and Hicken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hicken slips under a jab from Rey.
Hicken connects with the punch.
Rey misses with a hook to the body
and Hicken counters with a left to the body.
Hicken misses with a jab to the body
and Rey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rey misses with a wild body shot.
Hicken misses with a straight right.
Hicken scores with a hook.
Rey clinches up with Hicken and pushes him back against the cage.
Hicken scores with a shot to the side of Rey's head.
Rey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicken swings wildly with an uppercut but Rey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rey stalling in the clinch but Hicken improves position.
Rey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicken has Rey pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hicken struggles to land a body shot inside as Rey controls his hands.
Rey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hicken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hicken is defending well for now.
Rey with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bret Hicken has been cut.
Hicken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hicken trying to stall but Rey improves his position.
Nice body punch from Hicken.
Rey missing with knees to the body.
Come on Rey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hook to the body lands for Hicken.
Rey looks gassed!
A right handed body shot lands from Hicken.
Hicken lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hicken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for Hicken.
Hicken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hicken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Hicken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicken tries to break the clinch but Rey is controlling the position.
Hicken digs a right hand underneath Rey's ribcage. Rey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hicken lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Hicken.
A bit of stalling here from Hicken.
Hicken lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hicken gets through Rey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hicken just leaning against Rey, taking a breather.
Hicken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hicken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rey.
Zachery Rey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Hicken misses.
Hicken lands a jab-cross combination.
Rey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hicken misses with a body shot.
Hicken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rey has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicken thows a leg kick but Rey checks it
and Rey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rey moves out of range of the body kick.
Rey looks to land a right hand but Hicken moved out of range.
Rey misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Hicken to counter with a crisp jab.
Hicken scores with a three punch combo!
Rey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicken.
Hicken throws a nice looking combination but Rey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hicken was well out of range. Poor timing from Rey.
Rey throws a right and a left that Hicken avoids nicely.
Rey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rey wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rey misses the body punch
letting Hicken counter with a right hand.
Rey loads up on a big right hand but Hicken slips the punch.
A punch combination from Rey misses.
Rey scores with a hook to the body. Hicken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hicken's sensitive parts.
Rey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rey lands a slapping body shot.
Rey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hicken misses with a looping left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hicken throws a looping overhand right but Rey ducks down to avoid it.
Hicken scores with the left hand. Rey knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Rey lands a glancing blow to the side of Hicken's head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Hicken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bret Hicken's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hicken throws a big shot that misses.
Rey closes the distance and clinches.
Hicken tries a body shot but Rey blocks it.
Rey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hicken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hicken pushes Rey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rey taking a breather.
Hicken stalls.
Rey misses with a knee strike.
Bret Hicken has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rey lands an uppercut.
Hicken is trying to break free.
Rey struggles to land a body shot inside as Hicken controls his hands.
Hicken is looking to break free of the clinch but Rey has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hicken on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hicken throws a head punch that misses.
Hicken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rey's elbow.
Rey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hicken scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rey's elbow.
Rey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hicken.
Rey pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rey continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hicken avoids the elbow strike from Rey, against the cage.
Rey scores with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hicken.
Hicken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hicken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hicken is leaning against Rey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rey misses with a knee to the head.
Rey wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Hicken - that landed with a thud.
Hicken avoiding damage as Rey throws knees to the body.
Rey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hicken is defending well for now.
Hicken breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bret Hicken is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicken 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.
Hicken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hicken swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hicken lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hicken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hicken scores with a sloppy right hand. Rey should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicken misses with a straight right.
Rey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hicken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zachery Rey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hicken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rey at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rey tries to clinch but Hicken moves away
and Hicken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rey takes a swing at Hicken's ribcage but misses.
Rey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hicken takes a swing at Rey's ribcage but misses.
Hicken connects with a single shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hicken, as that shot connected.
Rey darts in trying to clinch
letting Hicken counter with a right hand.
Hicken throws a series of punches but Rey moves out of range.
Rey misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicken lands with a straight right. Rey didn't see that one coming.
Rey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicken.
Danga de danga de dang - Rey scores with a four punch combination!
Hicken throws a hook but Rey blocks it.
Rey ducks under a wild hook from Hicken.
Rey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rey misses with a few strikes there.
Rey lands a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicken throws a jab but it's blocked by Rey.
A big right from Hicken misses.
Rey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicken.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Hicken dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bret Hicken's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hicken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rey circles away quickly and effectively.
Rey misses with a body punch
and Hicken counters with a nice uppercut.
Hicken throws a hook but Rey blocks it.
Rey connects with a body shot.
Hicken tries to clinch but Rey moves out of range.
Hicken on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hicken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicken moves away.
Hicken shoots in for a double leg but Rey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hicken throws out a loose jab but Rey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rey missing with a left hand there. Hicken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rey misses with a combination
letting Hicken counter with a right hand.
Hicken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rey.
Rey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hicken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hicken lands with a straight right. Rey didn't see that one coming.
Hicken keeps the fight on the outside.
Rey moves out of range of the leg kick from Hicken.
Nice shot lands for Hicken.
Rey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hicken misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey throws a body punch but Hicken moves out of range.
Hicken misses with a body shot.
Rey misses with a body shot
and Hicken counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hicken.
Rey keeps the fight on the outside.
Hicken dodges the punch combination from Rey.
Rey looks to score with a jab to the body but Hicken is just out of range.
No joy there for Rey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rey lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zachery Rey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicken lands a slapping body shot.
Rey wants to clinch.
A big right from Hicken misses.
Rey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicken moves away.
Rey throws a hook but Hicken blocks it.
Rey doesn't manage to clinch there - Hicken circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Rey.
Hicken looks to throw a body kick
and Rey counters with a stiff right hand.
Hicken does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hicken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hicken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicken takes a swing at Rey's ribcage but misses.
Rey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hicken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rey lands with an overhand left.
Rey misses with a hook to the body
and Hicken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hicken swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rey counters with a two punch combo.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Hicken clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bret Hicken'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.
Hicken throws the left hand but Rey avoids the punch easily.
Rey wants to clinch
letting Hicken counter with a right hand.
Hicken misses with a body shot.
Hicken throws a body kick that misses.
Hicken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Hicken.
Rey misses with a shot to the body
and Hicken counters with a stiff right hand.
Rey throws a hook but Hicken blocks it.
Rey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicken.
Hicken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hicken thows a leg kick but Rey checks it
and Rey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Rey.
Hicken throws a one two combo.
Rey works Hicken's body with a nice hook.
Rey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicken.
Rey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hicken rather than just go for the knockout.
Rey tries to move into range but Hicken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rey misses with a jab to the body
and Hicken counters by moving into the clinch.
Hicken is looking to break free of the clinch but Rey has double underhooks.
Rey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hicken avoids it.
Hicken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rey digs a right hand into Hicken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hicken's gas tank.
Rey blocking some punches.
Hicken takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hicken throws a head punch that misses.
Rey landing knees to the body.
Hicken lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicken won't allow Rey to sweep him here.
Rey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hicken throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rey is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hicken kicks Rey off and gets to his feet.
Rey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hicken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rey throws a solid leg kick but Hicken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rey.
Rey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hicken on the side of the head.
Hicken fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Rey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hicken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rey ducks under a wild hook from Hicken.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rey moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicken misses with a leg kick
and Rey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bret Hicken will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bret Hicken's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hicken walks into a straight right hand from Rey.
A combination from Rey does no damage.
Hicken lands with a nice combination. Rey backs away looking to recover.
Rey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hicken goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A punch lands to the side of Rey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hicken circles away quickly and effectively.
Rey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hicken was well out of range. Poor timing from Rey.
Hicken lands a nice shot to the body.
Rey just misses with a punch to the body.
Rey is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hicken misses with an uppercut.
Rey scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rey was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicken.
A swing and a miss from Hicken.
Rey tries to move into range but Hicken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rey scores with a hook to the body. Hicken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hicken tries to move into range but Rey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hicken stuns Rey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicken moves away.
Hicken cracks Rey with a good jab.
Rey throws a combination that misses
enabling Hicken to counter with a crisp jab.
Hicken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hicken tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicken digs a good body shot into Rey's ribs.
Hicken misses with a wild body shot.
Hicken throws out a loose jab but Rey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hicken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hicken misses with a jab to the body
and Rey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hicken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rey's hands.
A jab lands there for Hicken.
Rey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hicken.
Hicken moves into the clinch.
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!
Rey misses with a body punch.
Hicken managing to block the knees to the body from Rey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rey landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hicken is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hicken avoids it.
Rey working Hicken over with knees to the body.
A short left from Rey.
Rey lands a good knee to the midsection. Hicken won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Hicken.
Hicken is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rey is keeping busy.
Rey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hicken blocks it with crossed arms.
Hicken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rey.
Hicken avoids a wild elbow strike from Rey.
Rey has Hicken pressed against the cage, preventing Hicken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Hicken.
Rey has Hicken pressed against the cage, preventing Hicken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hicken struggles to land a body shot inside as Rey controls his hands.
Rey lands a body shot.
Rey is trying to maintain a safe position but Hicken gets an underhook and turns Rey into the cage.
Hicken lands a nice shot to the body.
Rey struggles to land a body shot inside as Hicken controls his hands.
Hicken manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicken looks to land a right hand but Rey moved out of range.
Rey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Hicken counter with a right hand.
Hicken lands a lovely overhand right.
Hicken misses with a series of wild punches.
Bret Hicken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hicken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zachery Rey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the body from Rey misses
and Hicken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rey thinking.
Hicken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicken lunges at Rey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rey's hand.
Hicken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rey manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Hicken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hicken has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret Hicken!
Bret Hicken is the new light heavyweight champion!
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