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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Bera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Codi Gale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bera's entrance music is Parasite :D . A fine choice. Gale comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gravity kills - Guilty kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Matt Bera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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223 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Bera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Codi Gale!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donk. Gale catches Bera right on the button with a cross.
Bera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gale lunges at Bera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bera's hand.
Gale fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Gale as Bera shoots in.
Gale misses with an uppercut. Bera saw that one coming.
Gale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gale tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bera is in Gale's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bera stands and throws Gale's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gale dodges the ground and pound from Bera.
Bera working the ground and pound but Gale is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bera goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gale has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bera but great work by Gale.
Gale decides to stand back up.
Gale slips a jab from Bera.
Gale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Gale.
Gale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gale tried to score with a low kick but Bera checks it.
Gale looks to land a body kick but Bera moved away.
Gale feints and then cracks Bera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bera down.
Gale needs to keep his hands up - Bera had a free shot at his head there.
Gale wants to land a leg kick but Bera is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bera somewhat.
Gale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gale misses with a low kick.
Bera throws a combination. Gale tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bera crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gale - the referee stops the clock and Bera gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gale. Bera manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gale. Gale obviously looking to wear him down.
Gale doesn't manage to clinch there - Bera circles away.
Codi Gale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gale tries to land a leg kick but Bera saw it coming and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Gale finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bera avoids the head kick by Gale.
Gale throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bera.
Bera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gale wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gale throws a low kick but Bera moves out of range easily.
Gale just misses with a punch to the body.
Gale scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gale. Bera shrugs it off though.
Gale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Gale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Gale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gale throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gale. Bera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A leg kick checked by Bera.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gale misses with a low kick.
Codi Gale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gale throws the left hand but Bera avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Codi Gale dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gale wants to clinch.
Gale swings widly with a right hand
and Bera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bera.
Gale throws a head punch that misses.
Gale tries to work over Bera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bera is trying to break the clinch but Gale has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gale.
Gale struggles to land a body shot inside as Bera controls his hands.
Gale controlling the action here for a moment.
Gale can't find room to land a body shot as Bera controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gale misses with some punches.
A short right from Gale on the inside.
Gale has a couple of punches blocked by Bera.
Gale lands a shoulder strike.
Gale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gale working aggressively here.
Gale gets through Bera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bera tries to break the clinch but Gale is controlling the position.
Gale lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gale misses with a body punch.
Gale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bera manages to break the clinch.
Bera is looking to slow Gale down with leg kicks.
Bera blocks the body kick.
Bera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gale manages to avoid it.
Gale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Gale misses its intended target.
Gale has managed to clinch.
Bera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gale is trying to maintain a safe position but Bera gets an underhook and turns Gale into the cage.
Bera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bera blocking some punches.
Bera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gale lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gale fails to land.
Bera has clasped his hands together around Gale's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gale wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Bera crashes against the mat.
Bera working the head with strikes.
Bera throws a strike aimed at the side of Gale's head but Gale avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gale on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gale managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bera.
Bera prevents Gale from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gale, who protects the arm well.
Gale gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Codi Gale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gale throws a low kick, looking for Bera's leg but Bera calmly moves out of range.
Gale misses with a body shot.
Gale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gale lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bera takes a step back to recover.
Gale wants to slow Bera down by chopping away at his legs.
Gale is looking to land body kicks.
Gale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gale looks for the body kick but Bera saw that one coming.
Gale moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gale.
Gale is looking to slow Bera down with leg kicks.
Gale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gale lands a leg kick that knocks Bera off balance momentarily.
Gale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Codi Gale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bera takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bera is out of range.
Bera slips a straight right by Gale.
Gale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bera.
Gale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gale cracks the inside of Bera's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gale just misses with a punch to the body.
Gale throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gale throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gale throws out a leg kick but Bera moves out of range and Gale only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gale. Bera does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bera.
Bera walks into a straight right hand from Gale.
Bera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bera walks into a stiff left hand from Gale.
Bera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Gale.
Bera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gale throws the kick towards the body but Bera avoids it.
Gale swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gale's guard.
Gale keeping full guard, as Bera tries to pass.
Bera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gale dives on top into guard.
Gale wants to get up but he can't break Bera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gale forces his way into half guard.
Gale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Bera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gale pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gale is keen to just control but Bera is a slippery customer.
Gale stops Bera from getting back to his feet.
Gale wants to stand but Bera has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gale takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gale postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bera to stand up.
Gale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bera is able to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gale throws a right hand that Bera ducks under and follows up with a left that Bera also avoids with ease.
Gale misses with a leg kick
and Bera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Codi Gale really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gale as he jumps to the side.
Bera checks the leg kick.
Gale looks to throw the jab but Bera is out of range.
Gale connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bera is able to avoid easily.
Gale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bera.
Gale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bera's sensitive parts.
Bera will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick from Gale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gale can pounce on him.
Gale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gale throws a chopping leg kick but Bera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bera moves out of range of the body kick from Gale.
Gale lands a leg kick that knocks Bera off balance momentarily.
Gale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gale connects with an inside leg kick.
Bera throws a shot from downtown. Gale moves away and avoids it.
Gale throws a leg kick but Bera sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bera crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gale - the referee stops the clock and Bera gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gale. Bera manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gale to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Gale throws a leg kick but Bera moved away.
Bera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gale misses with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Gale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gale throws a wild body kick that Bera sees coming a mile off.
Gale is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gale.
Gale scores with a kick to the body.
Bera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gale. Gale obviously looking to wear him down.
Gale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bera throws out the jab.
Gale is looking to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Bera.
Gale throws a sloppy head kick
and Bera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gale misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gale has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bera.
Bera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bera moves out of range of the body kick from Gale.
Bera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Gale throws a head kick but Bera moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Gale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gale looks to land a body kick but Bera moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Codi Gale dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gale misses with a leg kick
and Bera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bera preventing the sweep.
Bera wants to control from the top but Gale keeps moving.
Gale wants to stand but Bera is controlling the position.
Bera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bera tries to free his leg and advance position but Gale is retaining full guard.
Bera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gale's head.
Bera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gale is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bera is trying to keep Gale in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gale wanted to stand there but Bera had control of the position.
Matt Bera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gale wants to control from the top but Bera keeps moving.
Bera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gale is now in half guard.
Gale wants to stand but Bera has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gale is working away from the top position though.
Bera wants to improve his position but Gale is controlling well.
Gale keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bera is trying to get back to full guard.
Bera is looking to escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gale misses with a hook. Bera ducked under it nicely.
Gale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gale throws a leg kick but Bera sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gale throws a hook but Bera avoids it easily.
Gale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gale, as that shot connected.
Bera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gale. Bera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bera misses with a double jab.
Gale is looking to land body kicks.
Bera scores with a jab to the body.
Gale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bera is out of range.
Bera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gale.
Gale throws the kick towards the body but Bera avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gale lands with a hook. Bera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bera manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Codi Gale.
I've got Gale winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 44:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Codi Gale!
Codi Gale is the new heavyweight champion!
Codi Gale decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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