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SFC 36 - My Belt PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayden McMillionston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMillionston is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nothing to Prove - H20. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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224 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Gunn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hayden McMillionston! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gunn tests McMillionston's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gunn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Hayden McMillionston has been cut. Gunn closes the distance and lands a one-two. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McMillionston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Gunn throws a nice looking combination but McMillionston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McMillionston throws a looping overhand right but Gunn ducks down to avoid it. Gunn lands a right hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Gunn.
McMillionston looks gassed! Gunn lands a slapping body shot.
Gunn stuns McMillionston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Gunn lands with a good body shot. McMillionston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunn lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - McMillionston can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Gunn and McMillionston drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Gunn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Gunn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Ratzinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Energizer Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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281 lbs
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210 cm
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278 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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ADCC Champion
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucifer Ratzinger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Energizer Bunny! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ratzinger scores with a leg kick.
Ratzinger throws a sloppy head kick and Bunny moves out of range easily. Bunny has a takedown stuffed. Bunny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ratzinger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ratzinger wants it to stay on the feet. Bunny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ratzinger is fending him off so far but Bunny persists. Nope, Ratzinger circles away and we're back to standing. Lucifer Ratzinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Energizer Bunny. Ratzinger scores with a head kick.
It looks like Energizer Bunny has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ratzinger clinches. A knee to the head by Ratzinger.
Ratzinger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bunny's face.
Bunny looks gassed! Bunny wants a takedown.
Ratzinger lands a big knee to the head and Bunny goes down! Ratzinger pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucifer Ratzinger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Roth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonov Lopescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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186 lbs
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Roth! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonov Lopescu! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Roth looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lopescu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Roth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Roth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Roth working some strikes from top position. Roth distracts Lopescu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Roth is working Lopescu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Lopescu keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass. Roth works over Lopescu with some ground and pound from guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Roth postures up and lands a big shot to Lopescu's brow. Roth lands a couple of digs. Roth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Roth landing some decent shots from guard. Roth postures up and lands a big shot to Lopescu's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roth postures up and lands a big shot to Lopescu's brow. Roth pushing down on Lopescu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Roth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Lopescu has hold of Roth's hands but Roth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Roth scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Roth is nestled in close to Lopescu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Roth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Roth is nestled in close to Lopescu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Roth working Lopescu over with strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Roth working over Lopescu with some ground and pound. Lopescu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Roth scoring with strikes to the body and head. Roth lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. 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. Roth connects with a nice short shot to Lopescu's temple. Roth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ground and pound from Roth. Roth looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Lopescu pushes Roth off looking to stand but Roth dives back in and keeps control.
Roth scoring with strikes to the body and head. Roth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Roth scoring with strikes to the body and head. Roth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Roth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Roth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roth lands strikes from half guard. Roth looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Roth working over Lopescu with some ground and pound. Lopescu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Lopescu is trying to stand up here but Roth is controlling him well. Lopescu taking some punishment here, with Roth in his half guard. Roth working over Lopescu with some ground and pound. Lopescu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Roth drops an elbow to the side of Lopescu's head. Roth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Roth scoring with strikes to the body and head. Roth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Roth slips a nice elbow through Lopescu's hands, connecting with Lopescu's forehead. Roth 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. Lopescu wants to get back to his feet.
Roth working Lopescu over with strikes. Roth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Roth slips a nice elbow through Lopescu's hands, connecting with Lopescu's forehead. Roth slips a nice elbow through Lopescu's hands, connecting with Lopescu's forehead. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Roth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roth lands a nice short elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Roth dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roth scores with a takedown into Lopescu's guard. Roth scoring with some ground and pound. Roth lands a couple of digs. Roth postures up and lands a big shot to Lopescu's brow. Roth is working Lopescu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Roth is working Lopescu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Roth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Roth passes Lopescu's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Roth working over Lopescu with some ground and pound. Lopescu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Roth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopescu can do to turn this around? Roth is nestled in close to Lopescu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roth lands a nice short elbow. Roth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Roth scores with a couple of good hammerfists. 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. Roth connects with a nice short shot to Lopescu's temple. Roth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Roth stops Lopescu from getting back to his feet.
Roth working the head and body with strikes. Roth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Ground and pound from Roth. Nice strikes from Roth there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roth working Lopescu over with strikes. Nice strikes from Roth there. Roth working Lopescu over with strikes. Roth scoring with strikes to the body and head. Roth scoring with strikes to the body and head. Lopescu tries to get to full guard but Roth has control of the leg. Daniel Roth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ground and pound from Roth. Lopescu is trying to stand.
Roth scoring with strikes to the body and head. Lopescu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roth scores with a couple of nice shots. Lopescu looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roth is nestled in close to Lopescu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Roth lands strikes from half guard. Roth drops an elbow to the side of Lopescu's head. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roth lands a nice short elbow. Roth slips a nice elbow through Lopescu's hands, connecting with Lopescu's forehead. Ground and pound from Roth. Roth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Roth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Lopescu is trying to stand back up but Roth is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. Roth connects with a nice short shot to Lopescu's temple. Roth working the head and body with strikes. Roth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Roth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Lopescu taking some punishment here, with Roth in his half guard. Ground and pound from Roth. Lopescu is trying to get back to full guard. Nice strikes from Roth there. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Roth working over Lopescu with some ground and pound. Lopescu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Roth lands with a punch from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Roth dominated that second round. That's time! Roth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Roth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Roth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Roth in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Roth with the ground and pound from mount. Roth is in the full mount, landing strikes. Roth landing punches. Roth landing strikes from the mount and Lopescu is in trouble! Roth is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lopescu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Roth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lopescu's face.
Roth fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Roth landing shots from mount. Lopescu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lopescu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Roth lands a big shot there that rocks Lopescu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Roth raining down shots from the mount! Roth with shots to the head and body - Lopescu looks very uncomfortable down there. Lopescu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roth punishing his opponent with strikes. Roth unloading with bombs! Lopescu is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roth with good strikes from the mount here! Roth unloading with bombs! A nice elbow there by Roth. A nice elbow there by Roth. Roth is in the full mount, landing strikes. The referee warns Lopescu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Roth lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Roth pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. The referee warns Lopescu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Roth working Lopescu over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roth working Lopescu over with strikes here. Roth looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Lopescu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lopescu working to try and regain half guard.
Lopescu tries to hold on but Roth pushes him away. Roth lands a heavy elbow. Lopescu is working to get back to half guard.
Lopescu manages to regain half guard. Good work. Roth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lopescu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Roth winds up and cracks Lopescu with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Roth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Lopescu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roth scores with a couple of nice shots. Roth scoring with strikes to the body and head. Roth prevents Lopescu from improving his position. Roth drops an elbow to the side of Lopescu's head. Lopescu is trying to get back to full guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lopescu has hold of Roth's hands but Roth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Antonov Lopescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Daniel Roth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight! Daniel Roth showed his dominance in that final round. Well Roth 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Roth!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Nuclear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Aha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Aha told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Nuclear! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Aha! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nuclear misses with a few strikes there.
Nuclear defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aha. Nuclear throws a series of punches but Aha avoids them all with ease. Nuclear scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Nuclear lands a slapping body shot.
Nuclear fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Aha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Aha has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. The fighters circle momentarily. Nuclear darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aha shoots in for a takedown but Nuclear shows good takedown defense. Jab by Nuclear. Nuclear scores with a hook to the body. Aha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. No joy there for Nuclear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice jab there from Nuclear.
Aha is rocked! Nuclear looks to land a combination but Aha avoids it well. Aha is still on wobbly legs! Can Nuclear finish him? Nuclear fails to land with a series of punches.
Nuclear throws a right hand that Aha ducks under and follows up with a left that Aha also avoids with ease. Nuclear swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nuclear throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Nuclear.
Nuclear throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aha. Aha seems to have recovered his senses. David Nuclear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Aha avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Nuclear finds it's way through Aha's defenses. Nuclear misses with the combination.
Nuclear drops Aha with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Aha! Nuclear dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). David Nuclear!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lennart Albrecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Albrecht might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 50Cent - Outta Control Remix instrumental. Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lennart Albrecht! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice takedown defense from Albrecht. No joy for Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein on that attempt. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein misses with the combination.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks for a takedown but Albrecht sprawls well. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Albrecht looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Albrecht wants to control but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein postures up. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Albrecht knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Albrecht can't do much from the bottom here. Albrecht is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries for a kimura but Albrecht is defending well. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Albrecht, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Albrecht, who protects the arm well. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks gassed! Albrecht struggling a bit here. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to advance to mount but can't. Albrecht keeping his opponent close.
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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Albrecht is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Albrecht isn't going anywhere. Albrecht is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Albrecht rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard! Nice work there by Albrecht! Albrecht sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lennart Albrecht. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein walks into a straight right hand from Albrecht. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Albrecht bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's head. Albrecht lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Albrecht smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Albrecht connects with a body shot. Albrecht connects with a body shot. Albrecht stalks Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's face. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Albrecht scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Albrecht lands a body shot.
Albrecht fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Albrecht is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Albrecht fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Albrecht scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Albrecht fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lennart Albrecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Albrecht - that will leave a mark!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albrecht.
A left and a right from Albrecht both land. Nice combination. Nice jab there from Albrecht. Lennart Albrecht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Crunch! Albrecht slams his shin into Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's torso. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Albrecht connects with a body shot. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Albrecht cracks a nice hook into Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's ribs. Nice cross by Albrecht. Albrecht is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Danga de danga de dang - Albrecht scores with a four punch combination! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Albrecht dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Albrecht lands a right hook to the body.
Albrecht connects with a solid leg kick. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Albrecht connects with a jab. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein drives through with a takedown into guard. Albrecht wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Albrecht 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. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking to pass the guard. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein drops back, looking for a kneebar! Albrecht looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Albrecht looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Albrecht! Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is breathing heavily. Albrecht has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein!
That's one minute gone in the round. Albrecht looking to control and managing it successfully. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Albrecht looking to control and managing it successfully. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to get back to half guard but can't. Albrecht controlling from the full mount. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is desperately trying to improve his position but Albrecht has a good base and remains in mount.
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. Albrecht looking to control and managing it successfully. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to reverse the position but Albrecht maintains control. Albrecht controlling his opponent. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lennart Albrecht. Albrecht changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein ducks right into an uppercut from Albrecht. Albrecht lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. A chopping leg kick lands by Albrecht. Albrecht is looking to wear down Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Albrecht scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein in his tracks. Albrecht lands a body shot.
Albrecht throws a leg kick which misses Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's front leg but catches the back leg as Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to avoid it. Albrecht explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Albrecht lands a nice looking body shot.
Albrecht lunges at Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's hand. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Albrecht lands a nice looking body kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Albrecht feints and then cracks Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein down. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Albrecht turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein walks into a jab. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein moves forwards but Albrecht connects with a nice, crisp jab. Albrecht connects with a crisp jab. Lennart Albrecht is winning the standup battle so far. Albrecht scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein doesn't seem bothered though. Albrecht scores with a nice body kick.
Albrecht connects with a crisp jab. Albrecht buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Albrecht thuds his shin into the meat of Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's side. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Albrecht scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Albrecht scores with a spinning back kick! Albrecht scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Albrecht with a body punch. A glancing blow. Albrecht lands a front kick. A jab lands there for Albrecht. Albrecht scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Albrecht dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Albrecht uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A punch lands to the side of Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein 's head but he takes it in his stride. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein fails to land the takedown. Albrecht scores with a leg kick.
Albrecht lands a jab to Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's midsection. Albrecht jabs at Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's body. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Albrecht lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Albrecht lands with a hook. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Albrecht dips to his left and cracks Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with an uppercut! Albrecht lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein at a distance.
Albrecht lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Lennart Albrecht is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Albrecht scores with a jab to the body. Albrecht thumps Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with a low kick. Albrecht stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round. Albrecht ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Albrecht throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Albrecht dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Albrecht lands a body shot.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein moves forwards but Albrecht connects with a nice, crisp jab. Albrecht fakes the leg kick and cracks Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein in the body. Albrecht 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.
Albrecht scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Albrecht. A good leg kick by Albrecht. Albrecht scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Albrecht lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein backs up against the cage.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein walks into a jab. Albrecht lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Albrecht jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein walks forward, straight into a front kick from Albrecht.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Albrecht getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Albrecht thows a body kick. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to catch it but that hurt him. Albrecht tests Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's chin there with a solid looking shot. Albrecht lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a shot right to the bread basket. A shot to the liver by Albrecht. Beautiful body shot. Albrecht with a body punch. A glancing blow. Albrecht lands a nice looking body shot.
Albrecht moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Albrecht. Albrecht lands a jab-cross combination. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Albrecht!
A thudding body kick lands there by Albrecht!
Good exchange - Albrecht coming out on top. Albrecht is working the combinations to good effect here. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Albrecht!
A solid leg kick lands there for Albrecht.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Albrecht goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Albrecht. Albrecht lands a nice looking body shot.
Albrecht scores with a kick to the body.
Albrecht thuds his shin into the meat of Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's side. Albrecht keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Albrecht punishes Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's body with a nice straight punch. Albrecht connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Albrecht connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Albrecht scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Albrecht lands with a straight right. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein didn't see that one coming. Albrecht moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Albrecht ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nice straight punches there by Albrecht. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Albrecht. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to move into range but Albrecht moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Albrecht circles away quickly and effectively. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Albrecht. A good leg kick by Albrecht. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Albrecht throws a combination. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Albrecht lands a head kick. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Albrecht smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Albrecht lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Good shot there by Albrecht. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein walks into a straight right hand from Albrecht. Albrecht feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's calf. Albrecht lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Albrecht thuds a left hand into Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's body. Left hook, right uppercut from Albrecht. Albrecht throws a quick inside leg kick. Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Albrecht scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Lennart Albrecht showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Albrecht, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Albrecht!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Dunne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaylan Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunne's entrance music is Nopsajalka - Johnny Kidd. A fine choice. Heath has chosen Showdown - Black Eyed Peas as his entrance music. Kaylan Heath has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Dunne's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Dunne! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaylan Heath! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dunne fails with a takedown attempt. Dunne pushes Heath up against the cage in a clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. A short right from Dunne on the inside. Heath misses with the head strike.
Heath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dunne taking a breather. Heath wants a takedown but no success here.
Heath is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dunne is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Heath to the mat. Heath regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Heath throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dunne throwing strikes but missing. Dunne trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dunne is working Heath over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heath is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dunne is aware though and is defending well. Dunne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dunne wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving. Dunne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Dunne won't allow Heath to sweep him here. Heath keeping moving, preventing Dunne from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Dunne circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Dunne to counter with a crisp jab. A cross from Dunne lands. Heath scores with a takedown into Dunne's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heath accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dunne wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Heath is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dunne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dunne has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dunne controlling from the top position. Dunne trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Heath working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dunne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Dunne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Heath wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dunne controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Heath keeping moving, preventing Dunne from controlling successfully. Heath is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dunne defends well. Heath looks gassed! Heath 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. Dunne with a nice head shot there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dunne wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving. Dunne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of David Dunne. Dunne stuns Heath with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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. Dunne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heath. Heath tries to clinch up and Dunne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Heath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunne. Dunne throws a hook to the side of Heath's head but Heath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Heath closes the distance but Dunne moves to the side and Dunne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Dunne is trying to maintain a safe position but Heath gets an underhook and turns Dunne into the cage. Heath turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Dunne manages to get back to half guard. Dunne wants to get back to his feet. Dunne is defending against the submission attempts here by Heath.
Dunne tries to get to full guard but Heath has control of the leg. 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 David Dunne will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dunne tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Heath counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Dunne trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Heath manages to pass to mount!
Heath goes for an armbar but Dunne turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dunne. Dunne sitting in guard here, content to control. Dunne trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Heath is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dunne trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heath has an active guard here but Dunne has managed to pass into half guard.
Heath is breathing heavily. Heath gets back to full guard.
Dunne wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving. Dunne sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of David Dunne. Heath tries to clinch but fails miserably and Dunne counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Dunne ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Dunne swings for the body but Heath moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heath doesn't succeed with the takedown and Dunne counters with a right hand to the body. Dunne moves away from the strike by Heath. Dunne throws a hook but Heath avoids it easily. David Dunne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch lands to the side of Heath 's head but he takes it in his stride. Dunne loads up on a big right hand but Heath slips the punch. Heath looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunne is fending him off so far but Heath persists. Nope, Dunne circles away and we're back to standing. A swing and a miss from Dunne. Dunne darts in and clinches Heath up against the cage. A body shot lands from Dunne.
Heath is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. David Dunne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaylan Heath. Heath taking a breather. Good body shot from Dunne.
Heath tries to throw a body punch but Dunne avoids it by throwing Heath back against the cage. Dunne works on Heath's body with a couple of short punches. Heath is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Dunne.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dunne dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Dunne working aggressively here.
Dunne is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dunne lands a nice uppercut. Dunne lands a nice uppercut. Heath tries a body shot but Dunne blocks it.
Dunne tries for a takedown but Heath manages to get underhooks.
Dunne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heath backwards. Heath lands a shoulder strike. Dunne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heath tries for a takedown but Dunne manages to get underhooks.
Dunne is trying to trip Heath. He has hold of a leg but Heath is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dunne persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Dunne cracks Heath with a solid left hand. Heath has his foot on Dunne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dunne works his way back into a safe position though. Dunne trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dunne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dunne lands a couple of digs. Dunne wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving. Dunne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of David Dunne. Dunne closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Dunne dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dunne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunne misses with a hook. Heath ducked under it nicely. Heath misses with a takedown attempt and Dunne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Heath won't be happy with that. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. David Dunne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Heath is looking for a sweep. Dunne cracks Heath with a big elbow. Heath taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dunne trying to control the position but Heath is working away. Dunne lands an elbow. Heath is looking for a sweep. Dunne lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Heath tries to buck Dunne off but Dunne is having none of it. Dunne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Heath regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dunne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Heath regains full guard. Nicely done. Dunne trying to control but Heath is working from the bottom. Dunne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heath has momentary wrist control but Dunne slips an elbow through the middle. Dunne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dunne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heath is keeping the position for now. Heath throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dunne landing with the ground and pound. Dunne distracts Heath with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Dunne wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving. Heath looking for a sweep. Not yet Heath, not yet. Heath looking for a guillotine here but Dunne defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dunne is working Heath over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Heath is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dunne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Dunne pushing down on Heath's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Dunne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heath keeps working.
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. Dunne is controlling the pace.
Heath blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dunne. Heath on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Dunne is keen to just control but Heath is a slippery customer. Dunne wants to pass the guard but Heath is defending well. Heath is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dunne jumps into side control! Heath is trying to improve his position. Dunne connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Heath some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Dunne clearly takes that round. That's time! Dunne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dunne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heath manages to avoid it. Dunne tries to clinch but Heath moves out of range. Dunne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Heath napping and manages to drive through into side control! Heath is trying to get back to his feet. Heath is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Dunne controls the position. Heath is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Dunne trying to control the position but Heath is working away. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Heath wants to get back to his feet but Dunne drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heath is looking to regain half guard here but Dunne keeps moving and retains side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Heath looks to clinch and Dunne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Heath won't be happy with that. A lull in the action here. Dunne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heath keeps working. Heath is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Heath is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dunne grinds an elbow into Heath's temple. Dunne scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Heath to see if he's OK. Dunne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heath is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Dunne is trying to get an arm triangle but Heath is defending well. Dunne throws a strike aimed at the side of Heath's head but Heath avoids it well. Heath sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Dunne wants to take a breather but Heath is having none of it. Dunne trying to mount his opponent but Heath defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Heath moves into full guard.
Dunne wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving. Dunne preventing the sweep. Dunne wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving. Heath throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dunne uses it to pass to side control.
Dunne looks up at the clock and then as Heath takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dunne smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dunne in side control lands a decent elbow. Heath manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dunne's best efforts. Heath wants to get back to his feet.
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. Heath is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dunne pulls his head out easily. Heath is not content to let Dunne control the position. Heath looking for submissions off his back. Heath is refusing to be controlled, as Dunne sits in half guard. Heath looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Dunne thows a body shot but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Dunne had his way with Kaylan Heath in that round. That's time! Dunne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dunne throws a body punch but Heath moves out of range. Dunne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heath stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Dunne drives through with a takedown into guard. Dunne controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Dunne is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Heath wants to sweep but no luck. Dunne wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving. Heath working for a triangle but Dunne defends it easily.
Dunne passes into half guard. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Dunne wants to control but Heath is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heath looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dunne pushes past his half guard into mount! Dunne landing punches. Heath wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dunne with shots to the head and body - Heath looks very uncomfortable down there. Heath is looking to improve his position but Dunne isn't that keen on the idea. Dunne lands a nice shot to the head. Dunne controlling his opponent. Heath regains half guard. Still in half guard, Dunne seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dunne prevents Heath from improving his position. Dunne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heath doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dunne. Heath looking for submissions off his back. Dunne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Dunne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dunne is trying to control the action in half guard but Heath is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Heath looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Heath is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dunne has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dunne pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Heath is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dunne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Dunne! David Dunne retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barb Dwyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Marcelo Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barb Dwyer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super 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, Barb Dwyer! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Marcelo Flores! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Flores throws a right and a left that both miss. Flores swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dwyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flores counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Dwyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flores. A jab from Flores misses. Flores misses with a double jab
and Dwyer counters with a series of strikes. Flores will be more careful next time no doubt. Flores throws a combination that misses and Flores takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dwyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dwyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flores takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dwyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flores. Flores throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dwyer counters with a straight right hand. Flores fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Flores slips a jab and a cross from Dwyer.
Flores misses with a jab to the body
and Dwyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Flores throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dwyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dwyer misses with a combination
and Flores makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Dwyer is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big left from Flores misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Flores misses with a double jab
and Dwyer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Flores misses with a double jab
and Dwyer counters with a lovely straight right hand! Flores lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Barb Dwyer has been cut. Flores throws a shot from downtown. Dwyer moves away and avoids it. Flores misses with a double jab
and Dwyer counters with a series of strikes. Flores will be more careful next time no doubt. Flores swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dwyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Flores throws a sloppy body shot
and Dwyer counters with a series of strikes. Flores will be more careful next time no doubt. Flores swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Dwyer to counter with a crisp jab. Flores misses with a double jab
and Dwyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Flores throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dwyer on the side of the head. Dwyer slips under a jab. Dwyer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Dwyer stalks Flores and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flores's face. Flores staggers backwards, shaken. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dwyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flores uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dwyer has time to react. Flores misses with a combination
and Dwyer counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Flores swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dwyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Flores throws out a loose jab but Dwyer uses good head movement to avoid it. Flores throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dwyer counters with a three punch combo that has Flores backing up. Flores nods at Dwyer to acknowledge the strikes. Flores misses with a hook to the body
and Dwyer counters with a series of strikes. Flores will be more careful next time no doubt. Flores misses with a hook. Dwyer ducked under it nicely. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dwyer throws a combination. Flores tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Juan Marcelo Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Flores throws the left hand but Dwyer avoids the punch easily. Dwyer misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Marcelo Flores dominated that round. The cut man is working on Barb Dwyer's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Flores throws out a loose jab but Dwyer uses good head movement to avoid it. Flores throws a combination that misses and Dwyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dwyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flores counters with a nice uppercut. Juan Marcelo Flores seems to be getting the better of the standup. Flores swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dwyer counters with a series of strikes. Flores will be more careful next time no doubt. Dwyer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Dwyer ducks under a wild hook from Flores. Flores misses with a double jab
and Dwyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dwyer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Juan Marcelo Flores has been cut. Barb Dwyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. This has been an exciting period of action! Flores swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dwyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flores is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. Flores throws a combination that misses and Dwyer scores with a counter punch that sends Flores to the canvas! Dwyer smells blood - he's punishing Flores with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Flores has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barb Dwyer! Barb Dwyer retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Cartside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquility - The Final Resistance. Rick Cartside is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Gustafsson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Cartside! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gustafsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gustafsson wants it to stay on the feet. Horrible takedown by Cartside or perhaps it was just good defense by Gustafsson which made him look bad. Gustafsson throws a hook to the side of Cartside's head but Cartside sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gustafsson misses with a straight right. Cartside uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustafsson. Gustafsson works the jab nicely. Gustafsson lunges at Cartside with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cartside's hand.
Cartside is rocked! Gustafsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustafsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartside moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cartside changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gustafsson tries to avoid it but Cartside manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gustafsson to the ground. Gustafsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gustav Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Cartside. Gustafsson scores with a jab to the jaw. Cartside is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustafsson finish him? Gustafsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cartside on the side of the head. Gustafsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartside manages to avoid it. Cartside moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nice takedown defense from Gustafsson. No joy for Cartside on that attempt. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Cartside fails to land the takedown. Cartside shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson shows good takedown defense. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cartside seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Gustafsson shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Cartside is backing up but Gustafsson catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Cartside covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Gustafsson Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Gustafsson! Gustav Gustafsson retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Saplin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jardine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saplin comes to the cage accompanied by Invincible. Jardine has chosen Calm Like A Bomb- Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Saplin! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Jardine! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A slapping body kick lands there for Saplin. Jardine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saplin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jardine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jardine misses with a straight right. Jardine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saplin.
Jardine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saplin swivels and escapes. Saplin tries to clinch but Jardine is having none of it. Saplin wants to clinch up but Jardine keeps it at a distance. Saplin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Saplin tries to clinch up but Jardine circles away and keeps his distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saplin avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Jardine does no damage. Saplin tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round. A combination from Jardine does no damage. Saplin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Saplin tries to clinch there but Jardine circles away.
Saplin tries to close the distance and clinch but Jardine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Saplin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jardine swats away the attempt to clinch by Saplin. Saplin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Jardine loads up on a big right hand but Saplin slips the punch. Jardine throws a lazy right hand but Saplin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jardine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saplin was well out of range. Poor timing from Jardine. Saplin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jardine keeps the fight on the outside. Saplin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jardine paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jardine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Marcus Saplin has been cut. Marcus Saplin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Saplin lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jardine shoots in but no luck this time. Jardine swings for the body but Saplin moves out of range.
Jardine has a takedown stuffed. Marcus Saplin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Jardine. Jardine misses with a double jab.
Jardine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jardine looks gassed! Jardine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bob Jardine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jardine looks for a takedown but Saplin sprawls well. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jardine. Saplin tries to close the distance and clinch but Jardine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saplin wants to clinch up but Jardine keeps it at a distance. Jardine keeps the fight on the outside. Jardine shoots in looking for a takedown. Saplin tries to sprawl out of it but Jardine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saplin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jardine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crunch! Saplin slams his shin into Jardine's torso. Saplin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saplin moves in looking to clinch but Jardine pushes him off. Jardine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saplin. Saplin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Saplin has Jardine pressed against the cage, preventing Jardine from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Saplin tries to land a knee to the head but Jardine blocks with his arms.
Saplin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jardine in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Saplin with a knee to the head.
Saplin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saplin tries to land knees in the clinch but Jardine avoids the damage to the body. Saplin looking to throw knees to the head but Jardine is blocking nicely.
Saplin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jardine is trying to break the clinch but Saplin has him pressed against the cage. Jardine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jardine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saplin has him pressed against the cage. Saplin tries a knee to the head but Jardine blocks it.
Saplin lands a nice knee to the body. Jardine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Saplin has Jardine pressed against the cage, preventing Jardine from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jardine has Saplin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jardine pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Saplin tumbling to the mat - Jardine dives into Saplin's guard. Saplin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jardine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Saplin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marcus Saplin's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saplin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jardine. Saplin wants to clinch. Bob Jardine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Saplin fails in his attempt to clinch. Jardine fails to land the takedown. Jardine circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saplin tries to clinch up but Jardine circles away and keeps his distance. Saplin throws a head kick that Jardine semi-blocks.
Jardine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jardine looks to land a strike but Saplin avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Jardine passes Saplin's left leg - he's now in half guard. Saplin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jardine. Jardine missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Jardine seems to be working for a kimura but Saplin defends the submission attempt. Jardine is breathing heavily. Jardine thows a huge punch but Saplin dodges it nicely.
Saplin is trying to stand up here but Jardine is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Jardine is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Jardine throwing strikes from guard but Saplin blocks nicely. Saplin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jardine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. A punch combination from Jardine misses. Saplin leaves Jardine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. An inside leg kick lands from Saplin. Saplin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Saplin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saplin wants to clinch. Jardine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Jardine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jardine's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Jardine trying to move into half guard but instead Saplin has managed to sweep! Saplin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Saplin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jardine misses with a looping right. Saplin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jardine throws a head kick that misses and Saplin counters with a body kick that stops Jardine in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Saplin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Saplin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jardine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jardine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Saplin misses with a knee to the head. Saplin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saplin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jardine tries to break the clinch but Saplin is controlling the position. Jardine takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jardine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saplin looking to throw knees to the head but Jardine is blocking nicely.
Saplin tries a knee to the head but Jardine blocks it.
Saplin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saplin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Jardine will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Marcus Saplin's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jardine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saplin counters with a head kick. Saplin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jardine circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Jardine misses the target. Saplin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jardine. Jardine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saplin. Saplin slips a straight right by Jardine. Saplin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saplin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jardine.
Saplin moves into the clinch. Jardine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jardine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jardine is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saplin lands a good knee to the midsection. Jardine won't want to take too many of those. Saplin misses with a knee to the head. Saplin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jardine has had enough of the clinch but Saplin keeps him there for the moment. Jardine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Saplin lands a good knee to the midsection. Jardine won't want to take too many of those. Jardine is trying to drag Saplin to the mat but Saplin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Saplin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jardine blocks it with crossed arms. Jardine tries to break free but Saplin pushes him back against the cage. A knee to the head by Saplin.
Saplin looking to throw knees to the head but Jardine is blocking nicely.
Jardine wants to get back to striking at distance but Saplin won't allow it.
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. Saplin misses with a knee to the head. Saplin tries to land a knee to the head but Jardine blocks with his arms.
Jardine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Saplin scores with a knee to the head.
Jardine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jardine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jardine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Saplin moves in looking to clinch but Jardine pushes him off. Saplin slips a jab and a cross from Jardine.
Jardine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saplin pinned against the cage. Saplin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Marcus Saplin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Jardine. Jardine keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jardine misses with a takedown attempt - Saplin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Saplin instigates a clinch. Jardine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saplin obliges. Saplin tries a knee to the head but Jardine blocks it.
Saplin tries a knee to the head but Jardine blocks it.
Jardine managing to block the knees to the body from Saplin.
Jardine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saplin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Saplin.
Saplin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jardine blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Saplin misses with a knee strike.
Saplin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jardine avoids it. Saplin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saplin looking to throw knees to the head but Jardine is blocking nicely.
Jardine has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Saplin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Jardine missing with punches from the back. Saplin wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Saplin is working to get back to half guard.
Jardine lands a nice shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Saplin clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Marcus Saplin's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Saplin doesn't manage to clinch there - Jardine circles away.
Jardine throws a leg kick and Saplin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Saplin misses with a head kick.
Saplin ducks under a wild hook from Jardine. Jardine lands a jab-cross combination. Jardine swats away the attempt to clinch by Saplin. Saplin ducks under a wild hook from Jardine. Saplin wants to clinch up but Jardine keeps it at a distance. Saplin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jardine swats him away and circles back towards the center. Saplin fails in his attempt to clinch. Saplin tries to clinch there but Jardine circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saplin ducks under a wild hook from Jardine. Jardine misses with a straight right. Saplin moves away from the strike by Jardine. Saplin wants to clinch up but Jardine keeps it at a distance. Saplin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jardine swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jardine with a lazy takedown attempt and Saplin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Jardine is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Saplin stops a takedown attempt from Jardine.
Jardine has had enough of the clinch but Saplin keeps him there for the moment. Saplin lands a knee to the body.
Saplin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jardine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saplin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jardine's face.
Saplin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jardine blocks it with crossed arms. Jardine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Saplin misses with a knee to the head. Saplin crunches a lovely knee into Jardine's ribcage. Saplin with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saplin.
Saplin tries to land knees in the clinch but Jardine avoids the damage to the body. Saplin looking to throw knees to the head but Jardine is blocking nicely.
Saplin tries a knee to the head but Jardine blocks it.
Saplin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jardine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saplin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Marcus Saplin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Jardine. Saplin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jardine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saplin misses with a knee to the head. Jardine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saplin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Saplin looking to throw knees to the head but Jardine is blocking nicely.
Saplin throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saplin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saplin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jardine blocks it with crossed arms. Jardine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Saplin tries a knee to the head but Jardine blocks it.
Jardine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jardine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jardine misses with a wild combination.
Jardine dives in and grabs Saplin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saplin pushes down on Jardine's head and hops out. Saplin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jardine. That did some damage! Jardine misses with the body kick and Saplin counters with a big head kick but Jardine shrugs it off. Saplin tries to clinch but Jardine is having none of it.
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. Jardine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saplin moves in looking to clinch but Jardine pushes him off. Saplin instigates a clinch. Jardine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Saplin keeps control of Jardine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jardine is looking to break free of the clinch but Saplin has double underhooks. Saplin tries to land a knee to the head but Jardine blocks with his arms.
Saplin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jardine blocks it with crossed arms. Saplin tries a knee to the head but Jardine blocks it.
Saplin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jardine.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jardine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saplin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Saplin had his way with Bob Jardine in that round. The cut man is working on Marcus Saplin's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Saplin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Saplin tries a knee to the head but Jardine blocks it.
Jardine tries to break the clinch but Saplin is controlling the position. Saplin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saplin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saplin tries to land a knee to the head but Jardine blocks with his arms.
Saplin tries to land a knee to the head but Jardine blocks with his arms.
Jardine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saplin tries to land a knee to the head but Jardine blocks with his arms.
Jardine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saplin misses with a knee strike.
Saplin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jardine is defending well for now. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Saplin tries to land knees in the clinch but Jardine avoids the damage to the body. Saplin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saplin lands a knee to the head.
Saplin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jardine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saplin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jardine can't break the clinch.
Saplin missing with knees to the body.
Saplin missing with knees to the body.
Jardine manages to break the clinch.
Jardine looks to throw the jab but Saplin is out of range. Saplin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jardine throws an overhand right that lands on Saplin's shoulder, as Saplin tries to avoid the shot. Jardine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saplin moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jardine swats away the attempt to clinch by Saplin. Jardine throws a right and a left that both miss. The fight stays on the outside here - Saplin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jardine misses with a straight right. Jardine lands a glancing blow to the side of Saplin's head. Saplin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jardine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saplin moves into the clinch. Jardine has had enough of the clinch but Saplin keeps him there for the moment. Jardine wants a takedown.
Jardine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saplin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jardine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saplin lands a good knee to the midsection. Jardine won't want to take too many of those. Saplin lands a good knee to the midsection. Jardine won't want to take too many of those. Saplin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jardine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saplin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saplin landing knees to the body.
Saplin misses with a knee to the head. Saplin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jardine blocks it with crossed arms. Saplin lands a knee to the head.
Saplin has Jardine pressed against the cage, preventing Jardine from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Saplin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saplin tries a knee to the head but Jardine blocks it.
Saplin with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Jardine's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jardine wants to break free but Saplin has control.
Saplin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saplin with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Jardine's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jardine is trying to break the clinch but Saplin has him pressed against the cage. Jardine has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Saplin is trying to keep an underhook but Jardine manages to get the takedown into half guard. Marcus Saplin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jardine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Saplin looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jardine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saplin's head. Bob Jardine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Saplin wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcus Saplin showed his dominance in that final round. I think Saplin 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:46 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Saplin! Marcus Saplin retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Overdrive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Mimsy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mimsy has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Overdrive! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vince Mimsy! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Overdrive circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mimsy takes the fight into the clinch. Good body shot from Mimsy.
Overdrive blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mimsy taking a breather. Overdrive tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mimsy's elbow. Mimsy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A right hook to the body lands for Mimsy.
Overdrive has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Mimsy lands a right hand. Overdrive throws a punch but it's blocked by Mimsy. Overdrive breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mimsy fails in his attempt to clinch. Overdrive slips a jab from Mimsy. Vince Mimsy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Overdrive moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Overdrive lands a jab to Mimsy's midsection. Overdrive connects with a single shot there. Mimsy ducks under a wild hook from Overdrive. Overdrive moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Overdrive throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Overdrive throws a lazy right hand but Mimsy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Overdrive staying out of range there. Mimsy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Overdrive. Mimsy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Overdrive pinned against the cage. Overdrive gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Mimsy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Overdrive misses with a hook. Mimsy scores with a one two! Overdrive had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Overdrive slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Overdrive works Mimsy's body with a nice hook. Overdrive connects with a nice looking jab.
Mimsy tries to clinch but Overdrive moves out of range. Mimsy wants to clinch up but Overdrive keeps it at a distance. Mimsy staying out of range there. The fight stays on the outside here - Mimsy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good exchange - Overdrive coming out on top. Mimsy leaves Overdrive with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Mimsy cracks a nice hook into Overdrive's ribs. A punch combination from Mimsy misses. Overdrive misses with an uppercut. Mimsy saw that one coming. Overdrive swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mimsy throws a body punch but Overdrive moves out of range. Mimsy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overdrive.
Overdrive missing with a left hand there. Mimsy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mimsy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Overdrive. Mimsy does a little dance to reset his feet. Mimsy tries to clinch up but Overdrive circles away and keeps his distance. Good shot there by Overdrive.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut lands for Mimsy. That snapped Overdrive's head back.
Mimsy tries to clinch but Overdrive is having none of it. Overdrive circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mimsy blocks a jab. Mimsy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Overdrive. Overdrive scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Overdrive misses with a few strikes there.
Overdrive tries to bum rush Mimsy with a series of wild strikes but Mimsy uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Mimsy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overdrive paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mimsy moves in looking to clinch but Overdrive pushes him off. Mimsy ducks under a wild hook from Overdrive. Decent striking displayed by Mimsy there. Jab, jab by Overdrive - just one landing. A left lands for Overdrive. Mimsy tries to clinch but Overdrive is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mimsy is looking to clinch. Overdrive is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Overdrive cracks Mimsy with an open hand slap. Maximus Overdrive is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mimsy tries to clinch there but Overdrive circles away.
Mimsy tries to clinch up but Overdrive circles away and keeps his distance. Mimsy tries for a takedown but Overdrive circles away easily and Overdrive connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mimsy darts in trying to clinch and Overdrive counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Overdrive looks to land a left hand but Mimsy moved out of range nicely. Mimsy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Overdrive scores with a one two! Mimsy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Overdrive throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mimsy on the side of the head. Overdrive pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Overdrive throws a wild combination but nothing lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Overdrive dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Overdrive throws out a loose jab but Mimsy uses good head movement to avoid it. A big right from Overdrive misses. Mimsy ducks under a wild hook from Overdrive. Overdrive stuffs the takedown. Mimsy on the wrong end of a nice jab. Mimsy tries to clinch but Overdrive moves out of range. Overdrive stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Mimsy moves out of range as Overdrive strikes. Overdrive circles away from the clinch attempt and Overdrive counters with a straight right hand.
Mimsy is rocked! BOOM! Overdrive lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mimsy. Mimsy tries to recover but Overdrive is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mimsy lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Overdrive! Maximus Overdrive retains his lightweight title!
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