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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie McStar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Orion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie McStar!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robbie McStar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStar moves into the clinch.
Orion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Orion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McStar's elbow.
Orion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McStar is defending well for now.
McStar takes a shot to the head.
Orion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McStar breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice jab there from Orion.
It looks like Robbie McStar has been cut.
Orion stuffs the takedown attempt from McStar. McStar gets slowly back to his feet.
Orion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orion rushes McStar and presses him up against the cage.
McStar takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McStar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McStar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orion pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McStar.
Orion is looking to clinch.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses McStar's front leg but catches the back leg as McStar tries to avoid it.
Orion gets a clinch.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McStar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Orion scores with a shot to the side of McStar's head.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by McStar.
Orion lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion scores with a shot to the side of McStar's head.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McStar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Orion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McStar is trying to trip Orion. He has hold of a leg but Orion is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McStar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion managing to control the position.
McStar throws a big right hand that misses.
McStar stopping the sweep attempt from Orion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McStar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McStar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
McStar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McStar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McStar trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
McStar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar lands a couple of digs.
McStar trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orion tries to get out of the position.
McStar postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McStar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McStar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orion's guard.
McStar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McStar on the ground.
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!
McStar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orion blocking the ground and pound attempt from McStar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robbie McStar'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.
McStar misses with a takedown attempt - Orion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orion lands a glancing blow to the side of McStar's head.
McStar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion doesn't manage to clinch there - McStar circles away.
Orion feints a jab promting McStar to slip. Orion then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McStar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McStar takes one to the chin there.
McStar circles away from the clinch attempt.
McStar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orion defends it nicely.
Orion tries to clinch there but McStar circles away.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McStar takes one to the side of the head.
McStar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orion finds it's way round the side to connect with McStar's head.
Orion leaves McStar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McStar.
McStar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McStar showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orion's head.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orion manages to get to full guard.
Robbie McStar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orion has control of McStar's left arm, preventing McStar from doing any damage.
McStar throwing strikes from guard but Orion blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McStar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStar landing with the ground and pound.
McStar with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStar wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion is pulling down on McStar's head. It's preventing any offense from McStar, at least for the moment.
McStar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McStar scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar postures up in Orion's guard and throws a big left but Orion blocks it.
McStar is looking to work some ground and pound but Orion has wrist control.
McStar cracks Orion with a solid left hand.
McStar tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Orion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orion keeping full guard, as McStar tries to pass.
McStar lands a couple of elbows.
McStar trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar postures up in Orion's guard and throws a big left but Orion blocks it.
McStar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McStar won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
McStar trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McStar pushing down on Orion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McStar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McStar looking to finish Orion with some ground and pound. This is bad for Orion!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie McStar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robbie McStar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orion is looking to clinch.
McStar throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion connects with a body shot that sends McStar's belly button to the back.
McStar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McStar wants to clinch.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McStar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McStar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McStar shoots in looking for a takedown. Orion tries to sprawl out of it but McStar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McStar.
Orion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orion tries to clinch there but McStar circles away.
Orion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McStar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orion wants to clinch up but McStar keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Orion.
Orion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion darts in and clinches McStar up against the cage.
McStar blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Orion.
Orion is looking to control McStar's arms but McStar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Orion has his back to the cage.
A bit of stalling here from McStar.
Orion tries to land knees in the clinch but McStar avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Orion.
McStar being controlled against the cage.
Orion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McStar letting Orion take a breather here.
McStar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion tries to throw a body punch but McStar avoids it by throwing Orion back against the cage.
Orion tries to throw a body punch but McStar avoids it by throwing Orion back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McStar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Orion can't fight it off and eventually McStar manages to take the fight to the floor. Orion looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McStar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
McStar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orion is trying to keep McStar in close.
Orion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McStar won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
McStar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McStar throws a big right hand that misses.
McStar postures up in Orion's guard and throws a big left but Orion blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar preventing the sweep.
McStar throws an elbow that misses. Orion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McStar's guard. Nice move by Orion!
Orion prevents McStar from getting back to his feet.
Orion looking to sit in guard and control but McStar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Orion trying to control the position.
McStar wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but McStar is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Orion clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie McStar'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.
McStar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McStar scores with a takedown into Orion's guard.
McStar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McStar stands up over Orion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Orion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McStar postures up in Orion's guard and throws a big left but Orion blocks it.
McStar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McStar throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar throws a big elbow that misses.
McStar landing some decent shots from guard.
McStar postures up in Orion's guard and throws a big left but Orion blocks it.
Orion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McStar throws a big elbow that misses.
McStar trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McStar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orion keeping moving, preventing McStar from controlling successfully.
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
McStar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McStar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McStar lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.
Orion keeping moving, preventing McStar from controlling successfully.
McStar with a nice head shot there.
McStar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McStar throws a big elbow that misses.
Orion trying to control the position.
McStar with a flurry of punches that miss.
McStar postures up in Orion's guard and throws a big left but Orion blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar with a flurry of punches that miss.
McStar postures up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McStar throws an elbow that misses. Orion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McStar's guard. Nice move by Orion!
Orion wants to control from the top but McStar keeps moving.
McStar has a closed guard, preventing Orion from standing up.
Orion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McStar trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
McStar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orion manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McStar scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie McStar dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Robbie McStar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McStar shoots in for a double leg but Orion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orion clinches with his opponent.
McStar scores with a hook to the body.
Orion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McStar backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McStar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McStar.
Orion prevents a body shot from McStar.
Orion is pressed up against the cage. McStar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orion down to the mat. Orion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McStar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McStar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orion moves in looking to clinch but McStar pushes him off.
McStar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orion pinned against the cage. Orion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McStar swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
Orion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Orion is looking to clinch.
Orion swings for the body but McStar moves out of range.
McStar has a takedown stuffed.
McStar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orion tries to clinch up.
Orion tries to clinch but McStar moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Orion as McStar shoots in.
Orion instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orion just misses with a elbow thrown towards McStar's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Orion - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Orion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McStar.
McStar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Orion with a nice cross.
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!
Orion clobbers McStar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McStar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Orion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick from Orion lands but McStar takes it in his stride.
Orion has McStar up against the cage in a clinch.
Orion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar wants to take the fight to the mat but Orion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but McStar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole Orion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orion misses with a body punch.
Orion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McStar wants to take the fight to the mat but Orion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McStar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Orion misses with some punches.
Orion scores with a nice hook to the head.
That has opened up Robbie McStar's cut even more.
McStar letting Orion take a breather here.
A short right from Orion on the inside.
McStar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar has Orion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McStar blocks a body shot from Orion.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by McStar.
McStar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Orion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion lands with a right to the head.
McStar tries for a takedown but Orion manages to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orion pressing his opponent against the cage.
Orion stops a takedown attempt from McStar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Orion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cole Orion!
Cole Orion retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Cole Orion made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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