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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddrick Constantine (ranked 1193 p4p, 58 weight class) and Head Bussa (ranked 2891 p4p, 79 weight class). Constantine has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Freddrick Constantine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Head Bussa!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bussa checks a low kick from Constantine.
Bussa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Constantine is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bussa.
Bussa misses with a looping right.
Constantine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bussa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Constantine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bussa throws a shot to the body.
Bussa throws a combination that misses
and Constantine counters with a good low kick that Bussa was not able to check.
Bussa fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Constantine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Constantine.
Bussa misses with a looping left.
Bussa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick from Constantine lands but Bussa takes it in his stride.
Constantine is breathing heavily.
Bussa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bussa stuns Constantine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bussa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bussa grinds an elbow into Constantine's temple.
Bussa lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bussa landing strikes.
Bussa controls the position.
Bussa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bussa is putting a hurting on Constantine here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bussa lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Bussa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Constantine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Constantine tries to get out of the position.
Constantine is not content to let Bussa control the position.
Constantine is trying to escape the position but Bussa is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bussa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Constantine keeps working.
Bussa controlling the position.
Bussa lands a few punches from side control.
Bussa is looking to take a break and control but Constantine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bussa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bussa wants to control but Constantine is keeping him busy.
Bussa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bussa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freddrick Constantine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constantine throws a head kick but Bussa moves out of range.
Constantine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bussa tries for a takedown but Constantine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bussa looks to land a combination but Constantine avoids it well.
Constantine avoids the body shot from Bussa.
Bussa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bussa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bussa scores with a nice right hand.
Bussa throws an overhand right that lands on Constantine's shoulder, as Constantine tries to avoid the shot.
Bussa misses with a looping right.
Bussa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bussa winds up and cracks Constantine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bussa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bussa is controlling the pace.
Bussa prevents Constantine from standing back up.
Bussa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Head Bussa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Constantine throws a head kick but Bussa moves out of range.
Constantine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Bussa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Constantine doesn't seem phased though.
Bussa stuns Constantine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Bussa lands.
Constantine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A cross from Bussa lands.
Bussa looks to land a combination but Constantine avoids it well.
Constantine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bussa finds it's way round the side to connect with Constantine's head.
Constantine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bussa.
Bussa throws a jab but it's blocked by Constantine.
Head Bussa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bussa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bussa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bussa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bussa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bussa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Constantine is not content to let Bussa control the position.
Bussa is pressing down on Constantine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Constantine is holding on for now.
Bussa is trying to control. Constantine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bussa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Constantine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Constantine misses with a head kick.
Bussa cracks Constantine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Freddrick Constantine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Constantine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bussa goes for a double leg but Constantine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Constantine continues to drive forward.
Bussa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bussa thuds a left hand into Constantine's body.
Bussa misses with a looping left.
Bussa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bussa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bussa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Constantine on the side of the head.
Bussa misses with a few strikes there.
Constantine misses with a head kick.
Bussa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Bussa.
Bussa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Constantine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bussa throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Constantine.
Bussa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bussa tests Constantine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bussa misses with a series of wild punches.
Bussa lands the left hand.
Bussa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bussa grinds an elbow into Constantine's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bussa throws a strike aimed at the side of Constantine's head but Constantine avoids it well.
Bussa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Constantine keeps working.
Bussa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bussa is staying tight to Constantine's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bussa is looking to take a break and control but Constantine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Bussa crashes against the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Head Bussa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bussa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Constantine throws a counter high kick but Bussa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bussa connects with a jab.
Bussa looks to land a right hand but Constantine moved out of range.
Bussa lands the left hand.
Constantine slips a jab and a cross from Bussa.
Constantine throws a head kick that misses.
Bussa throws a hook to the side of Constantine's head but Constantine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bussa misses with a double jab.
Bussa looks to land a left hand but Constantine moved out of range nicely.
Bussa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Constantine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Freddrick Constantine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bussa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Constantine throws a jab but it's blocked by Bussa.
Bussa connects with a looping right hand.
Constantine is looking to clinch but Bussa is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bussa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Constantine defends well and Bussa ends up having to push Constantine into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bussa throws out a loose jab but Constantine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bussa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bussa lands in his opponent's guard.
Bussa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bussa wants to control from the top but Constantine keeps moving.
Constantine can't keep his opponent in guard - Bussa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bussa is keen to just control but Constantine is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Constantine slips under a jab from Bussa.
Constantine ducks under a wild hook from Bussa.
A head kick by Constantine misses
and Bussa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bussa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Constantine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Constantine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bussa throws a right hand that Constantine ducks under and follows up with a left that Constantine also avoids with ease.
Bussa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Constantine on the side of the head.
Bussa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Constantine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bussa gets the takedown into side control.
Bussa is trying to ground and pound but Constantine uses the momentary lack of control by Bussa to regain half guard.
Bussa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bussa trying to control the position from guard on top but Constantine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bussa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Constantine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bussa controls the pace.
Constantine keeping moving, preventing Bussa from controlling successfully.
Bussa controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bussa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Constantine under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Head Bussa really dominated that round.
That's time! Constantine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bussa misses with a series of wild punches.
Bussa swings widly with a right hand
and Constantine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bussa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bussa lands a right hook to the body.
Bussa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Constantine swivels and escapes.
Constantine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bussa missing with a left hand there. Constantine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bussa.
Constantine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bussa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bussa looks to land a right hand but Constantine moved out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bussa swings for the body but Constantine moves out of range.
A big right from Bussa misses.
Bussa looks to throw the jab but Constantine is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bussa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bussa throws a poor cross that misses
and Constantine counters with a two punch combo.
Bussa throws a series of punches but Constantine avoids them all with ease.
Bussa throws a shot from downtown. Constantine moves away and avoids it.
Bussa misses with the combination.
Constantine staying out of range there.
Constantine is looking to counter with head kicks.
Constantine staying out of range there.
Constantine throws a head kick but Bussa moves out of range.
Constantine misses with a leg kick.
Bussa lands with a good body shot.
Constantine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bussa misses with a hook. Constantine ducked under it nicely.
Bussa misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bussa lands a two punch combo.
Constantine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Constantine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bussa.
A combination from Bussa does no damage.
Constantine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bussa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Constantine pinned against the ropes. Constantine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Constantine misses with a head kick.
Bussa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Constantine with a body shot.
Constantine ducks under a wild hook from Bussa.
Constantine thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bussa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bussa 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.
Bussa slips under a jab from Constantine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bussa shoots in and drives through. Constantine sprawls well.
Freddrick Constantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Head Bussa.
Bussa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Constantine moves in looking to clinch but Bussa pushes him off.
Constantine wants to clinch.
Bussa cracks Constantine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Constantine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bussa swinging wildly here.
Constantine throws a head kick but Bussa moves out of range.
Bussa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bussa throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Bussa misses.
A little feinted left hand from Constantine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Bussa does it's job there.
Bussa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bussa fails with the takedown
and Constantine counters with a head kick. That will keep Bussa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Constantine closes the distance and pushes Bussa back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bussa avoiding damage as Constantine throws knees to the body.
Bussa tries to circle away but Constantine has him pinned against the ropes.
Constantine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Constantine stops a takedown attempt from Bussa.
Bussa avoiding damage as Constantine throws knees to the body.
Bussa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Head Bussa dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bussa misses with a hook. Constantine ducked under it nicely.
As Bussa looks to move away, Constantine throws a big counter combo but Bussa just gets out of the way.
Bussa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bussa just misses with a punch to the body.
Constantine throws a quick counter head kick but Bussa was just out of range.
Constantine staying out of range there.
Bussa connects with a right hand. Constantine shakes it off.
Bussa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Constantine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bussa scrambles back to his feet.
Bussa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bussa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Constantine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bussa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Constantine doesn't seem bothered though.
Constantine is looking to clinch but Bussa is avoiding it.
Constantine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bussa, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Constantine being controlled against the ropes.
Bussa goes for a takedown attempt but Constantine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Constantine darts in trying to clinch
and Bussa counters with a left to the body.
Constantine misses with a low kick.
Bussa feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Constantine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Constantine wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Bussa tries to counter it with a takedown but Constantine pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Constantine ducks under a wild hook from Bussa.
Bussa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Constantine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bussa throws an overhand right that lands on Constantine's shoulder, as Constantine tries to avoid the shot.
Constantine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bussa has his takedown stuffed
and Constantine counters with a big head kick but Bussa shrugs it off.
Freddrick Constantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Head Bussa.
Bussa swats away the attempt to clinch by Constantine.
Bussa feints the counter takedown.
Bussa sizes up Constantine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Constantine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bussa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bussa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Bussa misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bussa is defended easily by Constantine.
Constantine throws an overhand right that lands on Bussa's shoulder, as Bussa tries to avoid the shot.
Bussa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Constantine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Constantine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bussa.
Constantine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bussa's head.
Constantine throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bussa misses with an uppercut. Constantine saw that one coming.
Bussa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Bussa misses its intended target.
Constantine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bussa's head.
Constantine doesn't manage to clinch there - Bussa circles away.
Constantine ducks under a wild hook from Bussa.
Bussa scores with a body shot.
Constantine throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Constantine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bussa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Constantine ducks under a wild hook from Bussa.
Bussa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Constantine.
Freddrick Constantine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head Bussa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bussa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Constantine wriggles free and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddrick Constantine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bussa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Head Bussa!
Head Bussa is the new super heavyweight champion!
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