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MH24-Repulsion PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dhali Llamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Mollenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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181 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dhali Llamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saul Mollenhauer!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llamma throws a hook but Mollenhauer avoids it easily.
Llamma scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Saul Mollenhauer has been cut.
Mollenhauer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Llamma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mollenhauer circles away quickly and effectively.
Llamma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mollenhauer can pounce on him.
Mollenhauer moves away from the strike by Llamma.
Llamma clinches up against the cage.
Mollenhauer manages to break the clinch.
Llamma misses with a wild body shot.
Mollenhauer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Llamma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Llamma catches Mollenhauer right on the button with a cross.
Llamma throws a big shot that misses.
Llamma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Llamma looks to throw the jab but Mollenhauer is out of range.
Llamma works Mollenhauer's body with a nice hook.
Mollenhauer is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mollenhauer.
Mollenhauer slips a jab from Llamma.
Llamma throws a body punch but Mollenhauer moves out of range.
Llamma thows a body shot but no joy.
Llamma throws the left hand but Mollenhauer avoids the punch easily.
Llamma throws a series of punches but Mollenhauer moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Llamma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mollenhauer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Llamma, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Llamma.
Mollenhauer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Llamma connects with a nice looking jab.
Mollenhauer misses with a few strikes there.
Mollenhauer moves into the clinch successfully.
Llamma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mollenhauer up against the cage.
Mollenhauer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollenhauer.
Llamma misses with a body punch.
Llamma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollenhauer blocks a body shot from Llamma.
Llamma has Mollenhauer pressed against the cage.
Llamma is trying to maintain a safe position but Mollenhauer gets an underhook and turns Llamma into the cage.
Llamma stalling.
Mollenhauer working hard to break the clinch.
Llamma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollenhauer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Llamma throws the left hand but Mollenhauer avoids the punch easily.
Llamma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Llamma lands a nice hook to Mollenhauer's body. Mollenhauer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Llamma looks to score with a jab to the body but Mollenhauer is just out of range.
Llamma lands a jab-cross combination.
Llamma misses with a body shot.
Llamma tries to clinch up
and Mollenhauer counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollenhauer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Llamma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mollenhauer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mollenhauer.
Mollenhauer wanted to stand there but Llamma had control of the position.
Mollenhauer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Llamma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mollenhauer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mollenhauer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Llamma misses.
Llamma throws a combination that misses
and Mollenhauer counters by moving into the clinch.
Llamma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mollenhauer is keeping busy.
Llamma stalling in the clinch.
Llamma looking to slow down the pace here.
Llamma being controlled against the cage.
Llamma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mollenhauer up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Llamma for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dhali Llamma.
Llamma fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dhali Llamma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Mollenhauer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Llamma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mollenhauer counters by moving into the clinch.
Mollenhauer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Llamma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Llamma misses with a punch on the inside.
Mollenhauer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Llamma misses with a double jab.
Llamma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Llamma throws a sloppy body shot
and Mollenhauer counters with a low kick, right behind Llamma 's knee.
Dhali Llamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mollenhauer wants to clinch.
Saul Mollenhauer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Llamma. Mollenhauer does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llamma looks to land a right hand but Mollenhauer moved out of range.
Mollenhauer tries to clinch up
enabling Llamma to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollenhauer pushes Llamma up against the cage in a clinch.
Mollenhauer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Llamma is trying to stall.
Mollenhauer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mollenhauer clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Llamma.
A right handed body shot lands from Llamma.
Llamma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mollenhauer up against the cage.
Mollenhauer stalling against the cage.
Llamma misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Llamma.
Llamma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Llamma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Llamma.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Llamma.
Llamma leaning against his opponent.
Llamma misses with a punch to the body.
Llamma struggles to land a body shot inside as Mollenhauer controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Llamma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Llamma is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dhali Llamma.
Llamma looks to throw the jab but Mollenhauer is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Mollenhauer scores with a four punch combination!
Mollenhauer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Llamma.
Mollenhauer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mollenhauer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollenhauer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mollenhauer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Llamma.
Mollenhauer tries to close the distance and clinch but Llamma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Llamma looks to throw the jab but Mollenhauer is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mollenhauer.
Mollenhauer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mollenhauer counters with a three punch combo that has Llamma backing up. Llamma nods at Mollenhauer to acknowledge the strikes.
Llamma throws a right and a left that Mollenhauer avoids nicely.
Mollenhauer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mollenhauer moves in looking to clinch but Llamma pushes him off.
Llamma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mollenhauer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llamma is trying to stall.
Come on Mollenhauer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mollenhauer manages to break the clinch.
Llamma misses with a combination
and Mollenhauer moves into the clinch.
Llamma lands with a short shot to the head.
Mollenhauer letting Llamma take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollenhauer.
Llamma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mollenhauer.
A frustrated look appears on Mollenhauer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Llamma swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollenhauer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Llamma is trying to maintain a safe position but Mollenhauer gets an underhook and turns Llamma into the cage.
Mollenhauer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Mollenhauer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saul Mollenhauer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mollenhauer is looking to clinch.
Llamma throws an overhand right that lands on Mollenhauer's shoulder, as Mollenhauer tries to avoid the shot.
Llamma throws a hook to the side of Mollenhauer's head but Mollenhauer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Llamma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mollenhauer darts in and clinches Llamma up against the cage.
Llamma swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollenhauer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mollenhauer as Llamma tries to tie him up.
Llamma misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mollenhauer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mollenhauer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llamma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Llamma misses with a double jab
and Mollenhauer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mollenhauer manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Llamma misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamma throws a hook but Mollenhauer blocks it.
Mollenhauer ducks under a wild hook from Llamma.
Mollenhauer slips under a jab from Llamma.
Mollenhauer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Llamma.
Llamma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mollenhauer tries to clinch but Llamma moves out of range.
Llamma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mollenhauer doesn't manage to clinch there - Llamma circles away.
A big right from Llamma misses.
No joy there for Mollenhauer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Llamma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mollenhauer clinches with his opponent.
Mollenhauer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Llamma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mollenhauer.
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.
Llamma throws a jab but it's blocked by Mollenhauer.
Llamma misses with a body shot
and Mollenhauer counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Llamma misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Llamma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mollenhauer counters with a series of strikes. Llamma will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Llamma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mollenhauer moves away.
Mollenhauer doesn't manage to clinch there - Llamma circles away.
Mollenhauer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Llamma was covering up waiting for the punch and Mollenhauer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mollenhauer wants to pass the guard but Llamma is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mollenhauer wants to control from the top but Llamma keeps moving.
Mollenhauer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollenhauer trying to control but Llamma is working from the bottom.
Mollenhauer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Llamma's guard.
Mollenhauer content to stall in guard here.
Mollenhauer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Llamma is proving hard to escape from.
Llamma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mollenhauer is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Llamma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Llamma missing with a left hand there. Mollenhauer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mollenhauer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mollenhauer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mollenhauer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mollenhauer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Llamma.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mollenhauer slips a jab from Llamma.
Llamma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Llamma swats away the attempt to clinch by Mollenhauer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Mollenhauer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mollenhauer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Mollenhauer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Blew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Zitto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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207 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raymond Blew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Zitto!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zitto.
Zitto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Blew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zitto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blew lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blew.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zitto. Blew does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Blew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blew throws a series of punches but Zitto moves out of range.
Blew misses with a hook to the body
and Zitto counters by clinching up.
Blew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blew is trying to break the clinch but Zitto is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zitto.
Blew working hard to break the clinch.
Blew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blew avoiding damage as Zitto throws knees to the body.
Zitto goes for a takedown attempt but Blew pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blew lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blew stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zitto.
Zitto misses with a low kick.
Zitto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blew misses with a combination
and Zitto counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blew wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blew gets underhooks to prevent Zitto's takedown attempt.
Zitto keeps control of Blew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blew is looking to break free of the clinch but Zitto has double underhooks.
Zitto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blew's efforts to push away.
Blew creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Zitto's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Zitto drops to his knees and Blew pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymond Blew!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krille Gman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krille Gman 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krille Gman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Drake !
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake gets caught flat footed, as Gman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Drake is trying to keep Gman in close.
Gman connects with a couple of short punches.
Gman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gman's guard.
Gman pulls Drake in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gman has escaped and now he's on top!
Drake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drake is trying to keep Gman in close.
Gman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gman is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gman darts in and clinches Drake up against the cage.
Gman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Drake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gman throws a strike but Drake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drake drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gman dives on top into guard.
Drake looks gassed!
Gman throwing strikes from guard but Drake blocks nicely.
Gman landing with the ground and pound.
Drake has momentary wrist control but Gman slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gman throws and elbow that misses. Drake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gman's guard. Nice move by Drake !
Drake drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gman dives on top into guard.
Gman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drake 's head.
Gman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gman with a nice head shot there.
Gman landing with the ground and pound.
Gman preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drake is trying to keep Gman in close.
Gman looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gman postures up in Drake 's guard and throws a big left but Drake blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drake 's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krille Gman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gman clinches up against the cage.
Drake is working for takedown but Gman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gman trying to land knees to the body.
Gman has hold of one of Drake 's legs. Drake is fighting the takedown attempt but Gman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gman throws a big right hand that misses.
Gman landing with the ground and pound.
Gman stands up over Drake , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gman throws a big right hand that misses.
Gman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gman lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gman.
Gman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Gman throwing strikes from guard but Drake blocks nicely.
Gman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gman is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
Gman throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gman has Drake up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two 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.
Gman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Drake is trying to keep an underhook but Gman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gman thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Drake to regain full guard.
Gman is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
Gman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
Gman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drake 's head.
Drake is trying to control the position but Gman postures up.
Drake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gman.
Gman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gman has Drake in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake has gone for a leg lock! Gman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drake 's guard.
Gman throws a big right hand that misses.
Gman throws a big right hand that misses.
Gman distracts Drake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Gman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Drake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Drake seems to be working for a kimura but Gman defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krille Gman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gman moves into range and clinches up with Drake .
Gman has Drake pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Drake tumbling to the mat - Gman dives into Drake 's guard.
Gman postures up.
Gman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake is trying to keep Gman in close.
Gman lands a couple of digs.
Gman thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gman lands a couple of digs.
Gman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gman.
Drake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gman.
Gman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gman throws and elbow that misses. Drake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gman's guard. Nice move by Drake !
Drake has gone for a leg lock! Gman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drake 's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gman is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
Gman postures up in Drake 's guard and throws a big left but Drake blocks it.
Gman passes Drake 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Gman.
Gman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gman is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Drake as he works his way to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gman is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
David Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gman throwing strikes but missing.
Drake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gman postures up in Drake 's guard and throws a big left but Drake blocks it.
Gman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drake with a poor takedown
and Gman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gman forces his way into half guard.
Drake looking for submissions off his back.
Gman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Drake with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krille Gman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gman wants to take a breather but Drake is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krille Gman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krille Gman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klahan Virote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virote has chosen Victory as his entrance music. Brett Richards had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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181 lbs
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178 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Klahan Virote!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Virote manages to avoid it.
Richards moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Brett Richards has been cut.
Virote connects with a body shot.
Virote misses with a straight right.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch but Virote swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Virote sprawls well. Virote wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.
Virote throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards wants to clinch.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Virote scores with a sloppy right hand. Richards should have avoided that one.
Virote lands a glancing blow to the side of Richards's head.
Richards takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Virote tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
Virote lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virote gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richards to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Virote is keeping the position.
Virote pulls Richards in to control the position.
Richards drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Virote manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Richards has Virote in his guard.
Virote trying to stand up but can't free himself from Richards's guard.
Richards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Virote is one step ahead there.
Richards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Virote can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virote is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards wants to sweep but no luck.
Virote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virote stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Virote stuffs the takedown.
Virote stuns Richards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Virote lands a head shot.
Virote connects with a right hand. Richards shakes it off.
Virote lands a really nice looking cross but Richards seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virote turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Richards looks to throw the jab but Virote is out of range.
Donk. Virote catches Richards right on the button with a cross.
Richards takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Virote tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt
and Richards counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Richards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klahan Virote dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brett Richards'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.
Virote tries to bum rush Richards with a series of wild strikes but Richards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Virote both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Virote does it's job there.
Richards is rocked!
Virote cracks Richards on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Richards falls backwards against the cage. Virote follows up with more strikes that drop Richards to his knees. Virote keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Richards! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klahan Virote!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Gordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent Russell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Barry Gordan's chin.
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282 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kent Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barry Gordan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell staying out of range there.
Gordan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Russell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gordan momentarily.
Gordan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Russell.
Gordan looks to land a right hand but Russell moved out of range.
Gordan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Russell to score with a decent uppercut.
Russell lands a really nice looking cross but Gordan seems unphased.
Gordan thows a body shot but no joy.
Gordan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Russell's hands.
Barry Gordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Russell works the jab nicely.
Russell forces Gordan back against the cage and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Russell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russell ducks under a wild hook from Gordan.
Gordan looks to land a right hand but Russell moved out of range.
Gordan keeps the fight on the outside.
Gordan lands a lovely overhand right.
Gordan throws a series of punches but Russell moves out of range.
Gordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russell manages to avoid it.
Gordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russell manages to avoid it.
Gordan misses the jab.
Gordan drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordan is looking to work some ground and pound but Russell has wrist control.
Russell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gordan is controlling him.
Gordan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gordan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gordan thows a big elbow that misses.
Russell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gordan wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving.
Gordan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Gordan misses the target.
Russell throws out a powerful jab.
Gordan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gordan misses with a hook to the body
enabling Russell to counter with a crisp jab.
Russell tries to clinch there but Gordan circles away.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russell rushes Gordan and presses him up against the cage.
Russell prevents Gordan from breaking the clinch.
Gordan is trying to break the clinch but Russell is controlling him.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russell.
Russell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gordan looks gassed!
Russell working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russell.
Gordan working aggressively here.
Russell works on Gordan's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
Russell looking to stall.
Russell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gordan backwards.
Gordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Russell taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russell.
Russell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell breaks the clinch.
Gordan misses with a straight right.
Russell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Russell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gordan.
Russell misses with a few strikes there.
Russell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gordan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Russell scores with a jab to the body.
Russell cracks Gordan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Russell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Russell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russell scores with a nice strike.
Gordan looks to land a right hand but Russell moved out of range.
Russell catches Gordan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Russell cracks Gordan with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Russell.
Gordan is rocked!
Jab, jab by Russell - just one landing.
Gordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Russell finish him?
Gordan misses with a jab to the body
and Russell counters with a huge left! Gordan is in big trouble! He's backing up but Russell isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gordan from any more damage. A dominating finish by Russell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kent Russell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chance Powell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dean Winchester's chin.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dean Winchester!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chance Powell!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester tries to clinch up.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Winchester connects with a right hand. Powell shakes it off.
It looks like Chance Powell has been cut.
Winchester throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winchester instigates a clinch.
Winchester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dean Winchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winchester tries to close the distance and clinch but Powell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winchester.
Winchester drops Powell with a beautiful combination! Powell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Winchester is looking for the KO!
Powell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winchester throws a series of punches but Powell avoids them all with ease.
Powell is still on wobbly legs! Can Winchester finish him?
Winchester forces Powell back against the cage and clinches.
Winchester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winchester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Powell seems to have recovered his senses.
Winchester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powell tries to clinch up
and Winchester counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Powell.
Powell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Winchester sneaks out the side door and pushes Powell away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Winchester darts in and clinches Powell up against the cage.
Winchester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powell swats away the attempt to clinch by Winchester.
Winchester drives through and clinches with Powell against the cage.
Winchester wants to break free but Powell has control.
Winchester is looking to break free of the clinch but Powell has double underhooks.
Winchester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winchester lands a left and a right that send Powell crashing to the mat, dazed. Winchester thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell fails with the takedown.
Dean Winchester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winchester misses with an uppercut.
Winchester rushes Powell and presses him up against the cage.
Winchester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Powell slips a jab and a cross from Winchester.
Powell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winchester circles away.
Dean Winchester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Powell.
Winchester forces Powell back against the cage and clinches.
Winchester breaks the clinch.
Winchester misses with a looping left.
Powell 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.
Winchester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powell on the ground.
Powell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powell won't allow Winchester to get back to his feet.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winchester on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Winchester tries to get out of the position.
Winchester is breathing heavily.
Powell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winchester is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell trying to control but Winchester is working from the bottom.
Powell looking to pass the guard.
Winchester wants to stand and escape but Powell is having none of it.
Winchester manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Winchester clinches with his opponent.
Winchester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Powell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Powell counters with a shoot takedown. Winchester fights it but they end up in guard.
Winchester wants to stand up but Powell is controlling him.
Winchester keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Winchester wants to get back to his feet but Powell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell forces his way into half guard.
Powell trying to pass the guard but Winchester defending well.
Winchester is trying to stand.
Powell is pressing down on Winchester's thigh, looking to free his foot. Winchester is holding on for now.
Winchester tries to kick Powell off but Powell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winchester forces Powell back against the cage and clinches.
Winchester breaks the clinch.
Powell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winchester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winchester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Winchester.
Winchester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Powell wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Winchester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chance Powell'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.
Powell tries to clinch there but Winchester circles away.
Winchester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winchester just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell tries to clinch
and Winchester counters with a one-two to the body.
Winchester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winchester tries to clinch but Powell moves out of range.
Winchester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winchester slaps away a takedown attempt from Powell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Powell keeps the fight on the outside.
Winchester rushes Powell and presses him up against the cage.
Winchester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powell circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Powell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Winchester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winchester tries to bum rush Powell with a series of wild strikes but Powell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown by Powell or perhaps it was just good defense by Winchester which made him look bad.
Winchester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Winchester rushes Powell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Winchester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winchester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
Powell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winchester.
Winchester circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winchester is looking to clinch.
Winchester keeps the fight on the outside.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Winchester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winchester has closed the distance and engaged Powell in a clinch.
Winchester is trying to break free.
Powell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dean Winchester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Powell.
Winchester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winchester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powell circles away quickly and effectively.
Powell throws a head kick that misses.
Powell shoots in but Winchester avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Powell takes a jab right on the kisser.
That has opened up Chance Powell's cut even more.
Powell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winchester.
Winchester swinging wildly here.
Winchester throws a right and a left that Powell avoids nicely.
Winchester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winchester darts in trying to clinch
and Powell counters with a single leg into guard. Winchester didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester can't keep his opponent in guard - Powell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Winchester looks like he's trying to stand up.
Winchester is not content to let Powell control the position.
Powell in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Winchester tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Powell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chance Powell!
Chance Powell is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Mortis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Ramone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mortis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Crush 'em by Megadeth. Ramone has chosen Shut Up as his entrance music. Kyle Mortis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
218 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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27
219 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Mortis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio Ramone!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramone throws a jab when Mortis was well out of range.
Mortis throws a shot from downtown. Ramone moves away and avoids it.
Mortis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mortis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Ramone.
Mortis throws an overhand right that lands on Ramone's shoulder, as Ramone tries to avoid the shot.
Ramone staying out of range there.
Mortis throws a head kick but Ramone moves out of range.
Mortis cracks Ramone with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ramone looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mortis finish him?
It looks like Julio Ramone has been cut.
Mortis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ramone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ramone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramone tries to pass to full mount but Mortis defends it.
Ramone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramone trying to mount his opponent but Mortis defends it.
Ramone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mortis trying to hold on to Ramone's head to control him but Ramone postures up.
Ramone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mortis tries to roll over but Ramone keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mortis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramone's hands.
Kyle Mortis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramone slips under a jab.
Mortis walks into a straight right hand from Ramone.
Mortis misses with a wild body shot.
Ramone connects with a jab.
Ramone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mortis keeping control of the position.
Ramone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortis wants to get back to full guard.
Mortis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramone's back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mortis struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramone breaks Mortis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ramone won't allow Mortis to sweep him here.
Mortis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ramone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mortis is keeping the position for now.
Mortis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mortis throws a jab when Ramone was well out of range.
Ramone with a jab.
Mortis misses with an uppercut. Ramone saw that one coming.
Ramone connects with a crisp jab.
Mortis misses with a wild combination.
Mortis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramone circles away quickly and effectively.
Mortis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mortis looks to land a left hand but Ramone moved out of range nicely.
Ramone lands a glancing blow to the side of Mortis's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Ramone coming out on top.
Ramone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mortis tries to avoid it but Ramone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mortis to the ground. Mortis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mortis takes one to the chin there.
Ramone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mortis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ramone jabs Mortis right on the nose. Mortis blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Ramone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Ramone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ramone connects with a crisp jab.
Ramone catches Mortis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mortis.
Ramone's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mortis moves forwards but Ramone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramone cracks a nice hook into Mortis's ribs.
Mortis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mortis throws a hook to the side of Ramone's head but Ramone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Mortis misses.
Mortis throws a big shot that misses.
Ramone catches Mortis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramone connects with a nice looking jab.
Mortis throws a head kick but Ramone moves out of range.
Mortis throws a leg kick but Ramone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mortis wants to slow Ramone down by chopping away at his legs.
Mortis throws a chopping leg kick but Ramone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramone!
Ramone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mortis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mortis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ramone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mortis's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramone scores with a jab. Mortis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramone feints and as Mortis raises his hands in defense, Ramone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ramone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mortis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramone with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mortis is keeping the position for now.
Ramone trying to control the position from guard on top but Mortis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mortis trying to keep a closed guard but Ramone is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramone throws and elbow that misses. Mortis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramone's guard. Nice move by Mortis!
Ramone is looking for a triangle but Mortis pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramone controls Mortis momentarily but Mortis frees himself.
Ramone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mortis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mortis defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramone has a closed guard, preventing Mortis from standing up.
Ramone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mortis defends well.
Ramone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mortis passes into side control.
Mortis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortis throws a combination that misses
and Ramone counters with a nice body shot.
Ramone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyle Mortis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mortis works Ramone's body with a nice hook.
Mortis throws a looping overhand right but Ramone ducks down to avoid it.
Mortis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ramone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mortis's hands.
Mortis misses with a straight right.
Ramone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mortis is trying to get back to full guard.
Mortis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mortis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramone wants to control from the top but Mortis keeps moving.
Mortis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Ramone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julio Ramone's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ramone ducks under a wild hook from Mortis.
Ramone ducks under a wild hook from Mortis.
Mortis throws a hook to the side of Ramone's head but Ramone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mortis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramone moves away.
Mortis throws out a loose jab but Ramone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramone lands with a shot to the body.
Mortis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Julio Ramone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mortis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mortis gets caught flat footed, as Ramone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ramone landing with the ground and pound.
Ramone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mortis is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortis wants to get up but he can't break Ramone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Julio Ramone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mortis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jab, jab by Ramone - just one landing.
Mortis with a hook.
Ramone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mortis.
Mortis ducks right into an uppercut from Ramone.
Ramone moves out of range as Mortis strikes.
Ramone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mortis.
Mortis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ramone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramone checks a low kick from Mortis.
Mortis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ramone.
Ramone works Mortis's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mortis on the side of the head.
Ramone slips a straight right by Mortis.
Ramone connects with a body shot.
Mortis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ramone throws a series of strikes that have Mortis backpedaling.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ramone.
Ramone scoring with punches from side control.
Ramone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramone cracks Mortis with a big elbow.
Ramone throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
What's Mortis going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kyle Mortis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramone is trying to get an arm triangle but Mortis is defending well.
Ramone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Julio Ramone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramone in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ramone just content to control the position.
Ramone creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mortis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortis wants to control but Ramone postures up.
Ramone cracks Mortis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ramone trying to control the action but Mortis is working from the bottom.
Ramone is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mortis looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ramone gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mortis is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ramone lets go of the hold and Mortis can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julio Ramone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Nog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Little Nog!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell cracks Nog with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liddell closes the distance and pushes Nog back into the cage.
Nog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liddell smiles and moves away.
Nog slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
Nog tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liddell counters by moving into the clinch.
Nog struggles to land a body shot inside as Liddell controls his hands.
Nog tries to pull guard but Liddell holds him up against the cage and eventually Nog drops back down to his feet.
Liddell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Liddell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Nog.
Nog swings wildly with an uppercut but Liddell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liddell smiles and moves away.
Nog scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nog looks to throw the jab but Liddell is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell scores with a jab to the head.
Liddell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nog in his tracks.
Liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nog misses with a two punch combination.
Liddell connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Liddell.
Liddell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nog throws a shot from downtown. Liddell moves away and avoids it.
Nog dodges the punch combination from Liddell.
Liddell blocks a jab.
Little Nog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nog misses with the head strike.
Nog lands a right hand.
Nog throws a punch but it's blocked by Liddell.
Nog jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liddell walks away with a smile on his face. Nog gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Liddell punishes Nog's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Nog misses.
Liddell misses with a looping left.
Liddell has closed the distance and engaged Nog in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell pushes Nog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nog tries to pull guard but Liddell won't allow it.
Nog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nog throws a punch but it's blocked by Liddell.
A short uppercut from Liddell.
Nog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nog lands a nice uppercut.
Nog being controlled against the cage.
Nog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nog takes a shot to the head.
Liddell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liddell's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liddell.
Liddell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nog backwards.
Liddell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nog misses with some punches.
Liddell presses Nog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Liddell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nog jumps guard but Liddell stands there with Nog around his waist. Nog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Liddell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nogs head.
Nog working aggressively here.
Liddell lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Liddell.
Nog fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Nog fails to land.
Liddell cracks Nog with a nice body shot.
Nog tries to throw a body punch but Liddell avoids it by throwing Nog back against the cage.
Liddell blocks an uppercut.
Nog tries to pull guard but Liddell holds him up against the cage and eventually Nog drops back down to his feet.
Nog tries a body shot but Liddell blocks it.
Liddell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Liddell backwards.
Nog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liddell stalling against the cage.
Liddell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liddell blocks a body shot from Nog.
Good body shot from Liddell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nog is trying to break the clinch but Liddell is controlling him.
Liddell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nog backwards.
Nog can't break the clinch.
Liddell scores with a shot to the side of Nog's head.
Liddell lands a left hand.
Nog misses with an elbow over the top.
Nog fails to pull guard.
Nog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nog tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liddell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nog wants to break the clinch but can't.
Liddell scores with a shoulder strike.
Liddell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nog fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nog tries to pull guard but Liddell won't allow it.
Nog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Liddell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liddell smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Liddell slips a straight right by Nog.
Nog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liddell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Liddell staying out of range there.
Liddell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liddell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Liddell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nog tries to pull guard but Liddell holds him up against the cage and eventually Nog drops back down to his feet.
Liddell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liddell stalls.
Nog jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liddell walks away with a smile on his face. Nog gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab, jab by Liddell - just one landing.
Liddell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nog throws a shot from downtown. Liddell moves away and avoids it.
Liddell misses with a body shot.
Liddell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Liddell.
Jab from Nog.
Liddell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nog circles away quickly and effectively.
Liddell staying out of range there.
Liddell clobbers Nog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Liddell misses with a hook.
Liddell slips a jab from Nog.
A telegraphed right hand from Nog misses the target.
Nog might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nog lands with a good body shot.
Liddell throws a lazy right hand but Nog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nog lands a head shot.
Nog throws a jab but it's blocked by Liddell.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nog, as that shot connected.
Nog wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nog.
Nog missing with a left hand there. Liddell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nog just misses with a punch to the body.
Nog lands a jab to the nose.
Nog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liddell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell slips a straight right by Nog.
Liddell lands a jab to the head.
Liddell digs a good hook to Nog's body.
Liddell lunges at Nog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nog's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Nog misses the target.
Nog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nog is looking to clinch but Liddell is avoiding it.
Liddell slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liddell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liddell.
Liddell with a nice cross.
Nog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nog lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Liddell.
Nog throws an overhand right that lands on Liddell's shoulder, as Liddell tries to avoid the shot.
Liddell slips a jab from Nog.
A punch combination from Liddell misses.
Nog misses with a looping right.
Liddell has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell slows down the pace here.
Nog misses with a punch on the inside.
Liddell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nog manages to break the clinch.
Liddell has Nog up against the cage in a clinch.
Nog misses with a punch to the body.
Nog throws a punch but it's blocked by Liddell.
Liddell prevents a body shot from Nog.
A nice left hand lands by Liddell.
Nog fails to pull guard.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Nog.
Nog is looking to control Liddell's arms but Liddell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nog has his back to the cage.
Liddell lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nog jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liddell walks away with a smile on his face. Nog gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nog digs a good hook to Liddell's body.
Liddell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nog blocks a jab.
Liddell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chuck Liddell is winning the standup battle so far.
Nog takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liddell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nog.
Liddell scores with a nice strike.
Liddell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liddell throws a right hand that Nog ducks under and follows up with a left that Nog also avoids with ease.
Nog misses with a series of wild punches.
Liddell takes the fight into the clinch.
Nog tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liddell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liddell smiles and moves away.
Liddell throws a hook to the side of Nog's head but Nog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nog throws an overhand right that lands on Liddell's shoulder, as Liddell tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liddell scores with a nice strike.
Nog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Liddell throws a hook but Nog avoids it easily.
Liddell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nog swats away the attempt to clinch by Liddell.
Liddell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nog misses with a wild body shot.
Liddell staying out of range there.
Liddell drives through and clinches with Nog against the cage.
Nog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liddell smiles and moves away.
Nog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Liddell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Liddell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nog.
Liddell moves away from the strike by Nog.
Nog tries to close the distance and clinch but Liddell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liddell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Liddell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Nog.
Nog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liddell doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Liddell.
Nog doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddell circles away.
Liddell thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nog drives through and clinches with Liddell against the cage.
Liddell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nog backwards.
Nog pulls guard effortlessly.
Nog 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.
Liddell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nog looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Liddell has picked Nog up and slammed him! Nog can't keep hold of the triangle and Liddell manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nog regains half guard.
Nog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nog looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Liddell pushes past his half guard into mount!
Nog sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Liddell stands up and beckons Nog to join him on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liddell scores with a body shot.
Liddell clinches with his opponent.
Liddell lands with a right to the head.
Nog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liddell smiles and moves away.
Liddell misses the jab.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nog.
A slow jab from Nog misses its intended target.
Nog looks to land a right hand but Liddell moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Liddell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nog throws out a loose jab but Liddell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liddell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nog momentarily.
Liddell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nog's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Liddell.
Liddell thuds a left hand into Nog's body.
Nog misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Liddell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liddell.
Liddell gets through Nog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Liddell lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nog tries to pull guard but Liddell won't allow it.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Nog.
Nog misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Liddell on the inside.
Nog jumps guard but Liddell stands there with Nog around his waist. Nog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Liddell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Liddell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liddell smiles and moves away.
Liddell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Liddell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nog tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liddell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nog misses with some punches.
Liddell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nog jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liddell walks away with a smile on his face. Nog gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Liddell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Nog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liddell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liddell keeps the fight on the outside.
Nog throws a big shot that misses.
Liddell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liddell scores with a hook to the body. Nog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Liddell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nog lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Liddell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nog manages to avoid it.
Liddell ducks under a wild hook from Nog.
Liddell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nog.
Liddell stalks Nog and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nog's face. Nog staggers backwards, shaken.
Nog misses with a wild body shot.
Nog jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nog tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liddell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liddell moves away from the strike by Nog.
A shot to the body from Nog misses
and Liddell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nog wants to clinch
and Liddell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big right from Liddell misses.
Liddell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Liddell scores with a jab to the body.
Nog takes one to the chin there.
Nog wants to clinch.
Liddell throws a body punch but Nog moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nog looks to land a right hand but Liddell moved out of range.
Liddell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liddell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nog.
Liddell moves out of range of the strikes.
Nog drives through and clinches with Liddell against the cage.
Liddell gets through Nog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nog throws a head punch that misses.
Liddell lands a body shot.
Liddell is pushing Nog up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nog jumps guard but Liddell stands there with Nog around his waist. Nog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Liddell lands a left hand.
Nog fails to pull guard.
Liddell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nog tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liddell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Nog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nog misses with the head strike.
Liddell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nog can do to turn this around?
Nog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Liddell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nog tries to pull guard but Liddell won't allow it.
Liddell scores with a shot to the side of Nog's head.
Nog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Liddell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Liddell.
Liddell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nog backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nog working aggressively here.
Nog tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liddell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liddell leaning against his opponent.
Liddell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nog fails to pull guard.
Nog fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nog throws a knee to the head but misses.
Liddell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nog jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liddell walks away with a smile on his face. Nog gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Liddell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nog walks into a jab.
Nog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liddell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nog is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A jab from Liddell does it's job there.
Nog scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Liddell scores with a decent looking hook.
Nog throws a right hand that Liddell ducks under and follows up with a left that Liddell also avoids with ease.
Liddell is looking to clinch.
Liddell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nog drags the fight down to the ground.
Nog is working an open guard so Liddell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nog takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Liddell scores with a sloppy right hand. Nog should have avoided that one.
Liddell lands with a straight right. Nog didn't see that one coming.
Liddell needs to keep his hands up - Nog had a free shot at his head there.
Nog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liddell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nog takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Liddell.
Nog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddell.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Liddell misses the target.
Nog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liddell doesn't seem bothered though.
Liddell thows a body shot but no joy.
Nog connects with a single shot there.
Liddell lands with a right hand.
Nog takes a swing at Liddell's ribcage but misses.
Nog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nog thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Liddell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nog misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell had his way with Little Nog in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Liddell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nog looks to land a left hand but Liddell moved out of range nicely.
Nog looks to land a right hand but Liddell moved out of range.
Liddell forces Nog back against the cage and clinches.
Nog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liddell smiles and moves away.
A jab from Nog finds it's way through Liddell's defenses.
Nog takes a swing at Liddell's ribcage but misses.
Nog clinches but Liddell breaks the clinch
and Liddell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nog thinking.
Liddell missing with a left hand there. Nog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell lands a glancing blow to the side of Nog's head.
Nog lands a nice hook to Liddell's body. Liddell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nog, as that shot connected.
Liddell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Liddell scores with a shot to the body.
Nog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nog swings for the body but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nog is trying to stall.
Nog lands a body shot.
Liddell blocking some punches.
Liddell controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Liddell.
Liddell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Nog.
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.
Nog working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Nog fails to land.
Nog pulls guard.
Nog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nog wants to sweep here but Liddell controlling him for the moment.
Little Nog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell wants to stand but Nog has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Liddell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nog has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Liddell has passed into side control.
Nog regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liddell pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nog to get to his feet.
Nog loads up on a big right hand but Liddell slips the punch.
Nog misses with an uppercut.
Liddell pushes Nog up against the cage in a clinch.
Nog fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Nog.
Liddell blocking some punches.
Nog gets through Liddell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Liddell.
Chuck Liddell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Liddell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nog tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liddell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liddell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liddell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Liddell.
A left hand lands to the body for Liddell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell stalling in the clinch.
Nog trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nog fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Liddell.
Liddell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liddell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liddell dodges an elbow strike from Nog.
Nog tries to pull guard but Liddell holds him up against the cage and eventually Nog drops back down to his feet.
Nog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liddell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Liddell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nog.
Liddell leaning against his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nog fails to pull guard.
Nog can't find room to land a body shot as Liddell controls the action.
Nog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liddell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chuck Liddell.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liddell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Liddell!
Chuck Liddell retains his light heavyweight title!
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