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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Boban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boban kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fabolous - It´s my time. Carl Wellington acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Boban!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carl Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boban swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wellington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wellington closes the distance and clinches up with Boban, looking for a takedown. Wellington pushes Boban against the cage but Boban circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boban throws a right and a left that Wellington avoids nicely.
Wellington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boban.
Wellington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boban throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boban just misses with a punch to the body.
Wellington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wellington.
Mirko Boban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Wellington.
Boban cracks the inside of Wellington's front leg.
Boban thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boban, right into the meat.
Wellington shoots in and drives through. Boban sprawls well.
Boban throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boban lands a jab.
Boban lands with a nice body kick.
Boban lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wellington's sensitive parts.
Boban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wellington was well out of range. Poor timing from Boban.
Boban misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boban. Wellington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wellington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boban as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Boban there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wellington closes the distance and clinches up with Boban, looking for a takedown. Wellington pushes Boban against the cage but Boban circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wellington looks gassed!
Boban lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wellington's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boban lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boban.
Boban is looking to wear down Wellington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wellington tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boban is looking to slow Wellington down with leg kicks.
Wellington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boban changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wellington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boban.
Boban lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wellington's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boban chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boban, right into the meat.
Boban lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boban lands a head kick. Wellington smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Carl Wellington has been cut.
Wellington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wellington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boban connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boban delivers a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boban - that will leave a mark!
Boban looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boban misses with the combination.
Wellington tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wellington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boban.
Nice straight punches there by Boban. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boban.
Wellington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boban.
Boban throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boban scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wellington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boban.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Boban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Wellington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boban digs a good hook to Wellington's body.
Boban lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boban looks for the body kick but Wellington saw that one coming.
Boban swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boban throws a low kick, looking for Wellington's leg but Wellington calmly moves out of range.
Wellington is trying desperately to land a takedown but Boban is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wellington.
Boban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wellington moves away.
Wellington has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Boban.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington moves out of range of the body kick from Boban.
Boban digs a good hook to Wellington's body.
Boban throws a body kick that misses.
Wellington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wellington is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boban avoids it really well and circles away.
Boban throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boban misses with a wild body shot.
Boban connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boban sizes up Wellington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mirko Boban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wellington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boban can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut there from Boban.
Boban takes a swing at Wellington's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington walks into a left hand.
Boban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wellington can do to turn this around?
Boban thows a body shot but no joy.
Boban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wellington.
Boban throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck for Wellington with that takedown attempt.
Mirko Boban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Wellington.
Boban lands with a nice body punch.
Wellington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boban looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Boban.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boban.
Boban throws a leg kick which misses Wellington's front leg but catches the back leg as Wellington tries to avoid it.
Boban feints and then cracks Wellington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wellington down.
Boban lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Boban misses.
Boban throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boban lands a right hook to the body.
Boban lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wellington might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Boban has got the better of the exchanges.
Boban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington looks for a takedown but Boban sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by Boban there.
Boban lands a head kick!
Boban stuns Wellington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boban looks to throw the jab but Wellington is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wellington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boban avoids it really well and circles away.
Boban connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Boban dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carl Wellington's cut.
That's time! Boban's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boban is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boban lands a body shot.
Wellington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wellington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boban cracks the inside of Wellington's front leg.
Boban throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boban scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wellington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body kick there by Boban.
Boban stuns Wellington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wellington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boban lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wellington will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boban lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wellington's sensitive parts.
Wellington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boban.
Boban throws a sloppy head kick and Wellington moves out of range easily.
Boban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boban scores with a three punch combo!
Boban lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boban chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boban scores with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boban.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boban can pounce on him.
Boban connects with a nice looking jab.
Boban cracks the inside of Wellington's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boban fails to land with a series of punches.
Boban digs a good body shot into Wellington's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Wellington.
Boban cracks Wellington with a good jab.
Boban throws a head kick that misses.
Boban looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wellington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boban but Boban pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mirko Boban is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boban thows a body shot but no joy.
Boban lands a nice hook to Wellington's body. Wellington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wellington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wellington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wellington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boban as he avoids it easily.
Boban thumps Wellington with a low kick.
Wellington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mirko Boban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Wellington.
Boban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wellington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boban connects with a high kick.
Boban scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mirko Boban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boban lands with a nice body punch.
Boban lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boban moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boban lands a head shot.
Wellington fails with a takedown attempt.
Wellington needs to keep his hands up - Boban had a free shot at his head there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wellington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Boban clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Wellington'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.
Boban will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wellington avoids the head kick by Boban.
Boban fakes the leg kick and cracks Wellington in the body.
Boban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boban misses with a wild combination.
Boban lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boban.
Wellington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boban can pounce on him.
Boban fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wellington.
Wellington is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Boban swings for the body but Wellington moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boban scoring well with a low kick there.
Wellington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boban. Boban obviously looking to wear him down.
Boban lands with a nice body punch.
Good leg kick by Boban there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boban cracks a nice hook into Wellington's ribs.
Boban throws a leg kick but Wellington checks it.
Boban throws a shot to the body.
Boban stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boban wants it to stay on the feet.
Boban tries to land a leg kick but Wellington saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boban lands with a nice body punch.
Wellington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boban lands a nice hook to Wellington's body. Wellington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wellington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wellington needs to keep his hands up - Boban had a free shot at his head there.
Boban cracks the inside of Wellington's front leg.
Boban stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boban wants it to stay on the feet.
Boban throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Boban scoring well with a low kick there.
Boban lands a nice hook to Wellington's body. Wellington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wellington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boban connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wellington. Wellington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boban lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Boban misses.
Wellington dodges the punch combination from Boban.
Boban scores with a kick to the midsection.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boban.
Boban misses with the combination.
Boban cracks the inside of Wellington's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boban throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boban.
Nice body punch from Boban.
Danga de danga de dang - Boban scores with a four punch combination!
Boban throws a leg kick which misses Wellington's front leg but catches the back leg as Wellington tries to avoid it.
Wellington tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boban cracks a nice hook into Wellington's ribs.
Boban lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body kick there by Boban.
Boban thumps Wellington with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Boban had his way with Carl Wellington in that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Wellington's cut.
That's time! Boban's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Boban scores with a hook to the body. Wellington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boban feints and then cracks Wellington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wellington down.
Wellington steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Boban. That one must have hurt.
Wellington fails to land the takedown.
Boban scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab by Boban.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boban. That's going to slow Wellington down.
Wellington is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Boban fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wellington.
Boban lands with a straight right. Wellington didn't see that one coming.
Boban misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Boban slams his shin into Wellington's torso.
Wellington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boban can pounce on him.
Boban scores with a nice right hand.
Boban throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boban throws a head kick that Wellington semi-blocks.
Boban displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wellington.
Boban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boban uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wellington has time to react.
Boban throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Boban.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boban.
Boban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boban with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boban throws a head kick that misses.
Boban connects with a solid leg kick.
Boban lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boban connects with a solid leg kick.
Boban works Wellington's body with a nice hook.
Wellington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wellington tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boban lands a head kick!
Boban punishes Wellington's body with a nice straight punch.
A right-left combo lands from Boban.
Boban fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boban swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boban throws a head kick but Wellington moves out of range.
Boban pushes Wellington away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boban moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boban moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boban moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Boban finds it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boban with a nice cross.
Carl Wellington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Boban.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Boban showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boban has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:40
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:40
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Boban!
Mirko Boban retains his welterweight title!
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