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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bowbish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JT Colossus (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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255 lbs
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264 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Bowbish!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JT Colossus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowbish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bowbish closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Dan Bowbish has been cut.
Colossus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colossus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowbish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colossus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colossus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowbish.
Bowbish looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Colossus blocks a leg kick.
Bowbish tries to bum rush Colossus with a series of wild strikes but Colossus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dan Bowbish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bowbish.
Bowbish is looking to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Colossus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bowbish closes the distance and clinches.
Colossus can't get the takedown.
Bowbish prevents a takedown attempt there.
A left hand lands to the body for Bowbish.
Colossus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bowbish just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dan Bowbish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JT Colossus.
Colossus wants to break free but Bowbish has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colossus is working for takedown but Bowbish is calmly controlling the position for now.
A knee to the head by Bowbish.
Colossus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Bowbish.
Colossus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bowbish smiles and moves away.
Bowbish connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Bowbish misses its intended target.
Bowbish throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Colossus's waist but Colossus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bowbish off to one side.
Bowbish throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Colossus throws a hook to the side of Bowbish's head but Bowbish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colossus ducks under a wild hook from Bowbish.
Bowbish closes this distance looking for a takedown but Colossus circles away.
Colossus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bowbish throws out a loose jab but Colossus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colossus looks to land a right hand but Bowbish moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colossus misses with a hook.
Bowbish scores with a push kick.
Colossus looks gassed!
Bowbish keeps Colossus at a distance using the push kick.
Bowbish wants to clinch.
Bowbish changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Colossus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowbish trying to control the position but Colossus is working away.
Bowbish working the ground and pound.
Bowbish is chipping away with strikes.
Bowbish lands a nice forearm strike.
Colossus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Colossus is defending against the submission attempts here by Bowbish.
Colossus looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bowbish lands with a punch from half guard.
Bowbish looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Colossus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bowbish trying to control the action but Colossus is working from the bottom.
Colossus looking for submissions off his back.
Bowbish drops an elbow to the side of Colossus's head.
Bowbish is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bowbish tries to pass to full mount but Colossus defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colossus is looking for a sweep. Bowbish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Colossus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bowbish is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowbish moves into full mount! Colossus won't be happy about that!
Bowbish scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Colossus?
Bowbish working the ground and pound effectively.
Bowbish tries to control but Colossus wriggling away.
Bowbish lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowbish scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Colossus?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colossus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bowbish looking to finish Colossus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Colossus!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Bowbish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Bowbish's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bowbish looks to land a body kick but Colossus moved away.
JT Colossus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bowbish moves in looking to clinch but Colossus pushes him off.
Bowbish fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Colossus moves out of range as Bowbish strikes.
Colossus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Colossus looks to land a right hand but Bowbish moved out of range.
Colossus keeps the fight on the outside.
Bowbish moves out of range of the strikes.
Colossus checks a leg kick.
Bowbish throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowbish wants to clinch up but Colossus keeps it at a distance.
Dan Bowbish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowbish tries to clinch but Colossus moves out of range.
Crunch! Bowbish slams his shin into Colossus's torso.
Colossus is breathing heavily.
Bowbish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colossus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bowbish clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowbish with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bowbish is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Colossus can't fight it off and eventually Bowbish manages to take the fight to the floor. Colossus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bowbish postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bowbish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colossus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colossus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bowbish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colossus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colossus had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bowbish is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Colossus Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bowbish's back instead.
Colossus is trying to stick to Bowbish's back but Bowbish is turning into Colossus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Colossus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bowbish.
Bowbish trying to control but Colossus is working from the bottom.
Colossus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowbish wants to hold on but Colossus pushes him away.
Colossus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bowbish is surviving well by controlling Colossus's body position as best he can.
Bowbish is looking to get to half guard.
Bowbish wants to hold on but Colossus pushes him away.
Colossus has control of Bowbish's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bowbish regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bowbish working to try and regain half guard.
Bowbish is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colossus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bowbish is surviving well by controlling Colossus's body position as best he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bowbish is wriggling around trying to escape.
Colossus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bowbish tries to hold on but Colossus pushes him away.
Bowbish is working to get back to half guard.
Bowbish sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Colossus is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bowbish still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bowbish has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bowbish working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colossus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bowbish lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bowbish connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Colossus some visible discomfort.
Bowbish trying to control the action but Colossus is working from the bottom.
Colossus is looking for a sweep.
Bowbish is looking to take a break and control but Colossus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colossus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Colossus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Bowbish dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Bowbish's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bowbish throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bowbish clinches up with Colossus and pushes him back against the cage.
Bowbish gets underhooks to prevent Colossus's takedown attempt.
Bowbish lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bowbish unloads a knee to the mid-section. Colossus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bowbish lands a knee to the body.
Colossus jumps guard but Bowbish stands there with Colossus around his waist. Colossus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Colossus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bowbish tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Colossus wants to break free but Bowbish has control.
Colossus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dan Bowbish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JT Colossus.
Bowbish prevents a takedown attempt there.
Colossus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bowbish is keeping busy.
Colossus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bowbish works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowbish breaks from the clinch.
Colossus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bowbish.
Colossus staying out of range there.
Bowbish attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Colossus ducks right into an uppercut from Bowbish.
Bowbish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bowbish looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bowbish looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bowbish frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowbish postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Colossus looks a forlorn figure.
Bowbish with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Bowbish.
Bowbish postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Colossus looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colossus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bowbish trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Colossus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bowbish wants to control but Colossus is keeping him busy.
Colossus moves into full guard.
Bowbish content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Colossus keeping moving, preventing Bowbish from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowbish is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Colossus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bowbish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bowbish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bowbish throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colossus had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bowbish is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Colossus Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bowbish's back instead.
Colossus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bowbish defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bowbish trying to control the action but Colossus just sinks the hooks in.
Colossus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bowbish breaks Colossus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four 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.
Bowbish content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bowbish sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bowbish stands up over Colossus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Colossus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bowbish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bowbish thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Colossus looking for a guillotine here but Bowbish defends easily.
Colossus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Bowbish clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Bowbish's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bowbish closes the distance and clinches up with Colossus, looking for a takedown. Bowbish pushes Colossus against the cage but Colossus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bowbish takes a swing at Colossus's ribcage but misses.
Colossus misses the jab.
Bowbish throws a chopping leg kick but Colossus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bowbish throws a shot from downtown. Colossus moves away and avoids it.
Colossus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowbish wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colossus slips a jab and a cross from Bowbish.
Bowbish wants to clinch up but Colossus keeps it at a distance.
Colossus throws a lazy right hand but Bowbish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Bowbish 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bowbish scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Colossus 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.
Colossus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colossus lands a jab to the head.
Bowbish is looking to score with low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Colossus.
Colossus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Colossus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bowbish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bowbish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Colossus can't keep his opponent in guard - Bowbish advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Colossus is staying active underneath Bowbish, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bowbish throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colossus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Colossus.
Colossus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Colossus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Colossus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowbish stands up over Colossus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bowbish wants to control from the top but Colossus keeps moving.
Colossus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowbish advances position into side control!
Bowbish stands up and beckons Colossus to his feet.
Bowbish drives through and clinches with Colossus against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colossus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Colossus tries to pull guard but Bowbish holds him up against the cage and eventually Colossus drops back down to his feet.
Colossus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dan Bowbish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JT Colossus.
Bowbish gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bowbish prevents Colossus from improving his position.
Bowbish scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bowbish wants to take a breather but Colossus is having none of it.
Bowbish is really struggling to control Colossus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Colossus tries to get to full guard but Bowbish has control of the leg.
Colossus looking for submissions off his back.
Colossus wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colossus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Bowbish.
Colossus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bowbish wants to pass the guard but Colossus is defending well.
Colossus actively working from the bottom here.
Bowbish trying to control the action but Colossus is working from the bottom.
Colossus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dan Bowbish overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Colossus is looking for a sweep. Bowbish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bowbish fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dan Bowbish will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Bowbish's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bowbish tries to clinch there but Colossus circles away.
Colossus stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowbish. Bowbish gets slowly back to his feet.
Bowbish wants to clinch.
Bowbish stuffs the takedown.
Bowbish bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bowbish wants to control but Colossus is keeping him busy.
Colossus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bowbish trying to control the action but Colossus is working from the bottom.
Bowbish is staying tight to Colossus's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colossus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bowbish's best efforts.
Bowbish seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colossus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bowbish thows a huge punch but Colossus dodges it nicely.
Colossus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Colossus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Colossus actively working from the bottom here.
Colossus is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bowbish pulls his head out easily.
Bowbish is nestled in close to Colossus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Colossus looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bowbish is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bowbish drops an elbow to the side of Colossus's head.
Bowbish is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Colossus defends it well.
Colossus is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bowbish pulls his head out easily.
Bowbish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colossus keeps working.
Bowbish is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Colossus has hold of Bowbish's hands but Bowbish slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bowbish is looking for a kimura but Colossus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bowbish to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colossus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Colossus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bowbish's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bowbish's back!
Bowbish rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bowbish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Colossus is working away from the top position though.
Bowbish punching from the bottom.
Colossus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Colossus is trying to work for a kimura but Bowbish is defending well.
Bowbish is trying to control but can't.
Colossus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bowbish doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Colossus.
Colossus is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Colossus is thwarting Bowbish's attempts to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bowbish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowbish throws out a powerful jab.
Colossus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowbish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
JT Colossus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowbish scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dan Bowbish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bowbish uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colossus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bowbish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Bowbish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bowbish, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Bowbish!
Dan Bowbish retains his heavyweight title!
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