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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane comes into the arena with Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John McClane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Ashton!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt - McClane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McClane throws the left hand but Ashton avoids the punch easily.
McClane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ashton.
McClane misses with a straight right.
McClane is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Ashton or perhaps it was just good defense by McClane which made him look bad.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McClane sprawls well. McClane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ashton gets slowly back to his feet.
John McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Ashton.
Ashton keeps the fight on the outside.
Ashton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McClane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ashton postures up in McClane's guard and throws a big left but McClane blocks it.
McClane 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.
Ashton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McClane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ashton has McClane in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McClane stands and throws Ashton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McClane is looking to take a break and control but Ashton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ashton is looking for a sweep.
McClane wants to control but Ashton is keeping him busy.
Ashton taking a bit of punishment here - McClane scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ashton works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McClane thows a huge punch but Ashton dodges it nicely.
McClane prevents Ashton from improving his position.
McClane trying to control from half guard but Ashton is working away.
Ashton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McClane pulls his head out easily.
Ashton wants to improve his position but McClane is controlling well.
McClane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ashton trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ashton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ashton swings around for an armbar but McClane sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ashton's guard.
McClane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ashton working for a triangle but McClane defends it easily.
Ashton looks gassed!
McClane throws a big right hand that misses.
McClane tries to free his leg and advance position but Ashton is retaining full guard.
McClane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ashton on the ground.
Ashton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ashton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane preventing the sweep.
McClane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McClane keeps Ashton at a distance using the push kick.
McClane tries to clinch but Ashton is having none of it.
McClane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ashton lands an elbow just above McClane 's eye.
Ashton can't get the takedown.
McClane is pressed up against the cage. Ashton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McClane down to the mat. McClane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McClane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ashton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McClane slowing the pace effectively.
McClane lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by McClane.
McClane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McClane cracks Ashton with a nice body shot.
McClane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ashton or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McClane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McClane misses with a body shot.
Albert Ashton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McClane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McClane lands a shot to the body.
Ashton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McClane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McClane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McClane digs a right hand into Ashton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ashton's gas tank.
A short uppercut from McClane.
McClane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McClane leaning against his opponent.
McClane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ashton.
A short body shot lands from McClane as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from McClane.
McClane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ashton up against the cage.
McClane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McClane lands an uppercut.
McClane is leaning against Ashton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from McClane.
Ashton is breathing heavily.
McClane lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by McClane.
McClane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McClane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McClane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McClane lands a nice shot to the body.
McClane lands an uppercut.
McClane lands with a left to the head.
McClane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from McClane.
McClane controlling the action here for a moment.
McClane is working Ashton over against the cage.
McClane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McClane digs a right hand into Ashton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ashton's gas tank.
McClane lands with a light punch inside.
Ashton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McClane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good body shot from McClane.
A short right from McClane.
McClane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ashton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McClane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
John McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Ashton.
A nice left hand lands by McClane.
Ashton letting McClane take a breather here.
McClane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane works on Ashton's body with a couple of short punches.
McClane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from McClane.
McClane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McClane lands a nice uppercut.
McClane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
A hook to the body from McClane.
McClane prevents a takedown attempt there.
McClane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McClane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from McClane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McClane walks away with a smile on his face. Ashton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. McClane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McClane misses with the combination.
McClane clinches up with Ashton and pushes him back against the cage.
McClane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ashton or not.
Still in the clinch, McClane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ashton is working for takedown but McClane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from McClane - that landed with a thud.
McClane's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashton.
McClane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McClane is leaning against Ashton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ashton goes for a takedown in the clinch but McClane prevents it.
A shot in the inside from McClane.
A short left from McClane.
Ashton wants to stall.
McClane lands an uppercut.
McClane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
John McClane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McClane lands a right hand.
McClane digs a right hand into Ashton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ashton's gas tank.
A body shot lands from McClane.
McClane lands a body shot.
McClane is working Ashton over against the cage.
Ashton takes a shot to the head.
McClane pushes Ashton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McClane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McClane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ashton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McClane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McClane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McClane taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McClane trying to stall but Ashton improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from McClane.
McClane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ashton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McClane walks away with a smile on his face. Ashton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McClane connects with a right hand. Ashton shakes it off.
John McClane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McClane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
John McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClane throws a series of punches but Ashton avoids them all with ease.
Ashton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McClane pinned against the cage. McClane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McClane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashton was well out of range. Poor timing from McClane.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashton walks into a straight right hand from McClane.
McClane tries to work over Ashton's front leg with a kick but Ashton checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McClane dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McClane leaves Ashton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ashton dives in and grabs McClane's left leg, looking for a takedown. McClane pushes down on Ashton's head and hops out.
McClane throws a hook but Ashton blocks it.
Ashton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McClane as he jumps to the side.
John McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Ashton.
Ashton swats away the attempt to clinch by McClane.
McClane throws a hook but Ashton blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton shoots in for a double leg but McClane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McClane fails in his attempt to clinch.
McClane misses with the combination.
McClane stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane darts in and clinches Ashton up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ashton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ashton is trying to drag McClane to the mat but McClane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McClane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McClane lands a shoulder strike.
McClane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McClane lands a nice shot to the body.
McClane lands an uppercut.
A short right from McClane.
McClane lands a right hand.
McClane lands a shot to the body.
McClane lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from McClane as the two fighters clinch.
McClane has Ashton pressed against the cage.
McClane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ashtons head.
McClane lands a body punch in the clinch.
McClane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McClane lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on McClane - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McClane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ashton is trying to drag McClane to the mat but McClane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McClane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McClane prevents the takedown attempt.
McClane scores with a shot to the side of Ashton's head.
Ashton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McClane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from McClane.
McClane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McClane effectively controlling the action here.
McClane pushes Ashton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McClane.
McClane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ashton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McClane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClane lands with a light punch inside.
McClane pushes Ashton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McClane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McClane.
McClane has control of Ashton's left arm, preventing Ashton from doing any damage.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but McClane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McClane is pulling down on Ashton's head. It's preventing any offense from Ashton, at least for the moment.
McClane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ashton can do to turn this around?
McClane keeping full guard, as Ashton tries to pass.
Ashton trying to control but McClane is working from the bottom.
McClane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McClane tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ashton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McClane is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClane keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body kick there by McClane.
A jab from McClane misses.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashton moves away.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McClane as he avoids it easily.
McClane clinches up against the cage.
McClane lands with a right to the head.
McClane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McClane clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ashton walks into a jab.
Ashton wants to clinch but McClane slips to the side
and McClane counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from McClane.
Ashton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McClane.
Ashton is trying hard to land a takedown here. McClane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McClane lands a nice shot to the body.
McClane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ashton walks into a stiff left hand from McClane.
The crowd cheers as McClane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ashton doesn't seem phased though.
Ashton is rocked!
McClane cracks Ashton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ashton is still on wobbly legs! Can McClane finish him?
Ashton staying out of range there.
McClane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ashton in his tracks.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
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!
McClane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle, before McClane throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ashton's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! McClane lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). John McClane!
John McClane retains his middleweight title!
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