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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Estripador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Get Out Of My Room kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Estripador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Estripador napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gabriel stands up and beckons Estripador to his feet.
Estripador tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Estripador takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gabriel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Estripador tries to clinch but Gabriel is having none of it.
Estripador tries to clinch up.
Estripador slips under a jab.
Estripador tries to clinch up.
Estripador cracks Gabriel with an uppercut from hell and Gabriel crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Estripador's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
It looks like Justin Gabriel has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Estripador trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gabriel's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estripador looking to pass the guard.
Gabriel pulls Estripador in close to his closed guard and prevents Estripador from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Estripador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabriel is keeping the position for now.
Estripador drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gabriel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Estripador has Gabriel in his guard.
Gabriel controlling from the top position.
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.
Estripador is looking for a triangle here but Gabriel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gabriel trying to control the action but Estripador is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estripador manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estripador is staying active underneath Gabriel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Estripador is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabriel stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Estripador wants to clinch up but Gabriel keeps it at a distance.
Estripador tries to close the distance and clinch but Gabriel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gabriel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Estripador connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Gabriel tumbling to the canvas! Estripador pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Gabriel was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Estripador!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mer Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mer Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Forrest Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jimenez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffin looks gassed!
Jimenez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez drops Griffin with a beautiful combination! Griffin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jimenez is looking for the KO!
Griffin is rocked!
Jimenez feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Griffin crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mer Jimenez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alasdair MundyJones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MundyJones has chosen luv it as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Lauzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alasdair MundyJones!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MundyJones moves out of range as Lauzon throws a body kick.
MundyJones shoots for a takedown but Lauzon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MundyJones takes the fight into the clinch.
MundyJones is looking to break free of the clinch but Lauzon has double underhooks.
Lauzon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MundyJones swings wildly with an uppercut but Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lauzon successfully pulls guard.
MundyJones tries to stand but Lauzon is controlling from the bottom.
Lauzon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lauzon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MundyJones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lauzon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lauzon's corner calls for a 1-2. Lauzon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lauzon swats away the attempt to clinch by MundyJones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lauzon showed some decent athleticism there.
Lauzon throwing shots but MundyJones is blocking nicely.
Lauzon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lauzon tries to clinch but MundyJones moves out of range.
Lauzon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MundyJones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lauzon leaves MundyJones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from MundyJones misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lauzon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and MundyJones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MundyJones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left and a right from Lauzon both land. Nice combination.
MundyJones throws a nice looking combination but Lauzon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MundyJones looks gassed!
Lauzon gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzon trying to control the action but MundyJones is working from the bottom.
Lauzon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lauzon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon decides to stand back up. Lauzon steps back and let's MundyJones get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - MundyJones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lauzon throws the kick towards the body but MundyJones avoids it.
Lauzon misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MundyJones shoots and misses
and Lauzon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sam Lauzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alasdair MundyJones.
MundyJones slips a jab and a cross from Lauzon.
Lauzon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MundyJones sprawls well initially but Lauzon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MundyJones pushes Lauzon off looking to stand but Lauzon dives back in and keeps control.
Lauzon escapes and gets back to his feet.
MundyJones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lauzon counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MundyJones struggles to land a body shot inside as Lauzon controls his hands.
Lauzon decides to pull guard.
Lauzon is trying to control the position but MundyJones postures up.
Lauzon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MundyJones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MundyJones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Lauzon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lauzon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MundyJones counters by moving into the clinch.
MundyJones looking for a takedown.
Lauzon jumps guard and drags MundyJones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
MundyJones stands up from Lauzon's guard - MundyJones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lauzon stuffs the takedown.
Alasdair MundyJones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MundyJones throws a right and a left that Lauzon avoids nicely.
Lauzon throws a one two combo.
It looks like Alasdair MundyJones has been cut.
Lauzon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lauzon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lauzon throws a head kick that MundyJones semi-blocks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lauzon takes the fight into the clinch.
Lauzon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MundyJones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MundyJones closes the distance but Lauzon moves to the side
and Lauzon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MundyJones tries to kick Lauzon off but Lauzon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lauzon wants to control but MundyJones is keeping him busy.
Lauzon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lauzon controlling from the full mount.
Lauzon with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon with good strikes from the mount here!
Lauzon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for MundyJones because Lauzon loaded up on that one.
Lauzon wants to control the pace but MundyJones is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon cracks MundyJones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lauzon wants to take MundyJones's back but he can't do it this time.
MundyJones is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The referee warns MundyJones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
MundyJones tries to buck Lauzon off but he can't manage it.
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.
Lauzon controlling his opponent.
Lauzon fails to take his opponent's back.
MundyJones trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lauzon landing strikes from the mount and MundyJones is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Lauzon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alasdair MundyJones'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lauzon throws a solid leg kick but MundyJones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lauzon.
MundyJones throws a big shot that misses.
MundyJones thows a body shot but no joy.
MundyJones clinches.
Lauzon fails to pull guard.
MundyJones breaks the clinch.
Lauzon throws a series of punches but MundyJones avoids them all with ease.
MundyJones misses with a takedown attempt
and Lauzon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lauzon is looking to take a break and control but MundyJones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lauzon trying to mount his opponent but MundyJones defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lauzon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon prevents MundyJones from standing back up.
Lauzon winds up and cracks MundyJones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lauzon is stalling here. MundyJones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lauzon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MundyJones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
MundyJones decides to take the fight back to the feet.
MundyJones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lauzon counters with a shoot takedown. MundyJones fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon slips nicely into half guard.
Lauzon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MundyJones can do to turn this around?
MundyJones is trying to stand up here but Lauzon is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon trying to control the pace.
Lauzon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lauzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but MundyJones keeps working.
Sam Lauzon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon controlling the action here.
Sam Lauzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lauzon stands up and beckons MundyJones to join him on the feet.
Lauzon has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MundyJones throws the left hand but Lauzon avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - MundyJones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sam Lauzon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MundyJones cracks Lauzon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lauzon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
MundyJones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lauzon.
MundyJones pushes Lauzon off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Lauzon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lauzon, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Lauzon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robin Winchester has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Badass!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester shoots for a takedown but Badass saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winchester shoots in and gets a takedown into Badass's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Badass has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winchester can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Badass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Badass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winchester defends well.
Badass keeping full guard, as Winchester tries to pass.
Badass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winchester defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winchester tries to free his leg and advance position but Badass is retaining full guard.
Winchester preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass keeping full guard, as Winchester tries to pass.
Winchester working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Winchester from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Badass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Badass thumps Winchester with a low kick.
Badass throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Winchester is breathing heavily.
Badass scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Winchester throws a head kick that misses
and Badass counters with a body kick that stops Winchester in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Winchester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Badass cracks Winchester with a hook to the temple - Winchester is on wobbly legs here! Badass swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Winchester falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Badass wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Badass!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chad Benavidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matt silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). matt silva will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Benavidez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, matt silva!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benavidez just misses with a punch to the body.
silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Benavidez circles away.
silva lands a head kick. Benavidez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Benavidez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Benavidez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. silva is keeping the position for now.
Benavidez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Benavidez stops silva from standing up.
Benavidez looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benavidez.
silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
silva throws a head kick that half lands.
silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Benavidez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in silva's guard now.
Benavidez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benavidez throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
silva is trying to control the position but Benavidez postures up.
Benavidez stops silva from standing up.
Benavidez wants to pass the guard but silva is keeping the position.
Benavidez is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez trying to control but silva is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
silva tries to clinch up but Benavidez circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for silva.
silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Benavidez as silva shoots in.
silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benavidez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for silva!
Chad Benavidez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt silva.
Benavidez wants to take silva's back here but silva is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Benavidez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
silva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Benavidez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now silva is on top in guard.
Benavidez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Benavidez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
silva pushing down on Benavidez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Benavidez dominated that round.
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.
Benavidez swinging wildly here.
Benavidez throws a right hand that silva ducks under and follows up with a left that silva also avoids with ease.
silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benavidez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming silva to the mat! silva manages to get full guard.
silva controls Benavidez momentarily but Benavidez frees himself.
Benavidez controlling from the top position.
Benavidez is standing up over silva. silva looks to escape but Benavidez dives into side control.
silva is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
silva tries to bench press Benavidez off him but Benavidez keeps the position.
Benavidez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Benavidez grinds an elbow into silva's temple.
silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benavidez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Benavidez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
Benavidez trying to control the action but silva is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Benavidez fails to advance to silva's back.
Benavidez trying to control but silva is having none of it.
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.
Chad Benavidez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benavidez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benavidez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Benavidez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for silva.
Benavidez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from silva.
A head kick from silva lands but Benavidez takes it in his stride.
silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Benavidez.
Benavidez keeps the fight on the outside.
Benavidez scores with a takedown into silva's guard.
Benavidez trying to control the position from guard on top but silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chad Benavidez.
Benavidez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by silva.
Benavidez swats away the attempt to clinch by silva.
Benavidez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but silva swivels and escapes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Benavidez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from silva - the referee stops the clock and Benavidez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says silva. Benavidez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benavidez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
silva lands with a kick to the temple. Benavidez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Benavidez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
silva tries to clinch up but Benavidez circles away and keeps his distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by silva.
Benavidez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
silva is trying to stand back up but Benavidez is controlling him
Benavidez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benavidez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. silva defending well though.
silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Benavidez trying to control but silva is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez looking to sit in guard and control but silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
silva trying to control but Benavidez is working from the bottom.
silva preventing the sweep.
silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez wants to sweep but no luck.
silva is looking to stand up but Benavidez won't let him.
Benavidez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benavidez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Benavidez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Benavidez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has silva pinned against the cage. silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Benavidez lands a two punch combo.
silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benavidez. That did some damage!
matt silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
silva is looking to clinch but Benavidez is avoiding it.
silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benavidez. That did some damage!
silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
silva tries to clinch up.
silva wants to clinch
and Benavidez counters with a takedown into side control.
silva is not content to let Benavidez control the position.
Chad Benavidez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Benavidez is controlling him well.
matt silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
silva is not content to let Benavidez control the position.
Benavidez happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Benavidez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benavidez, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Benavidez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Pollock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schtrappe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Pollock!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schtrappe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.
Pollock throws a right and a left that Schtrappe avoids nicely.
Schtrappe tries to clinch up but Pollock circles away and keeps his distance.
Pollock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schtrappe.
Pollock avoids the body shot from Schtrappe.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pollock.
Pollock slips a jab from Schtrappe.
Pollock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schtrappe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it.
Pollock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schtrappe misses with a double jab
and Pollock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pollock counters with a stiff right hand.
Schtrappe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schtrappe scores with a three punch combo!
Pollock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pollock there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe misses the shot to the body.
Pollock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schtrappe misses with a hook. Pollock ducked under it nicely.
Schtrappe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pollock.
Pollock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schtrappe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pollock preventing the sweep.
Pollock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pollock passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollock has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Schtrappe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pollock looks for a takedown but Schtrappe sprawls well.
Pollock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schtrappe throws a jab when Pollock was well out of range.
A punch combination from Schtrappe misses.
Schtrappe just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Schtrappe misses.
Schtrappe throws a jab but it's blocked by Pollock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe throws a sloppy body shot
and Pollock counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Schtrappe!
Pollock looking to control but Schtrappe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schtrappe tries to hold on but Pollock postures up.
Pollock wants to control the pace but Schtrappe is squirming around nicely.
Schtrappe is trying to escape the mount but Pollock keeps good control and instead manages to take Schtrappe's back.
Pollock is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
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.
Schtrappe rolls, trying to escape but Pollock keeps control of the position.
Pollock is riding his opponent, not letting Schtrappe buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Pollock dominated that round.
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.
Schtrappe misses with a wild body shot.
Schtrappe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it.
Pollock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pollock takes one to the chin there.
Schtrappe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pollock ducks under a wild hook from Schtrappe.
Pollock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pollock shoots in but no luck this time.
Schtrappe throws out a powerful jab.
Schtrappe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pollock was well out of range. Poor timing from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe swinging wildly here.
Schtrappe thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pollock at a distance.
Pollock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.
Pollock tries to keep at a distance but Schtrappe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pollock is trying to drag Schtrappe to the mat but Schtrappe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schtrappe digs a right hand underneath Pollock's ribcage. Pollock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pollock is breathing heavily.
Pollock looking for a takedown.
Jacque Schtrappe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Pollock.
Still in the clinch, Schtrappe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Schtrappe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schtrappe lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Schtrappe as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Schtrappe.
A right hand to the body from Schtrappe.
A right handed body shot lands from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pollock slips a straight right by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe connects with a looping right hand.
Schtrappe lands a right hook to the body.
Schtrappe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pollock was well out of range. Poor timing from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schtrappe, as that shot connected.
Schtrappe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henry Pollock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schtrappe connects with a right hand. Pollock shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pollock avoids the body shot from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schtrappe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schtrappe rushes Pollock and presses him up against the cage.
Schtrappe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schtrappe scores with a hook to the body.
Schtrappe scores with a hook to the body.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Schtrappe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schtrappe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pollock or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schtrappe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Schtrappe.
A hook to the body from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe cracks Pollock with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Schtrappe as the two fighters clinch.
Schtrappe works on Pollock's body with a couple of short punches.
Schtrappe is leaning against Pollock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schtrappe lands a nice shot to the body.
Schtrappe cracks Pollock with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Schtrappe.
Schtrappe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Schtrappe dominated that second round.
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!
Schtrappe lands a really nice looking cross but Pollock seems unphased.
Schtrappe misses with a wild body shot.
Jacque Schtrappe is winning the standup battle so far.
Schtrappe misses with a combination
and Pollock counters with a shoot takedown. Schtrappe fights it but they end up in guard.
Pollock tries to free his leg and advance position but Schtrappe is retaining full guard.
Pollock wants to control from the top but Schtrappe keeps moving.
Pollock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schtrappe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schtrappe tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schtrappe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pollock tries to free his leg and advance position but Schtrappe is retaining full guard.
Pollock trying to control but Schtrappe is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pollock defending well as Schtrappe loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A shot to the body from Schtrappe misses
and Pollock counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pollock trying to control the action but Schtrappe is working from the bottom.
Pollock slows the pace down in half guard.
Pollock wants to control but Schtrappe is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pollock in particular looking to stall.
Pollock is looking to take a break and control but Schtrappe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Henry Pollock.
Schtrappe tests Pollock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schtrappe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut.
Schtrappe misses the jab.
Pollock avoids the body shot from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pollock rushes Schtrappe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pollock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schtrappe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Schtrappe.
A right handed body shot lands from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands an uppercut.
Schtrappe manages to break the clinch.
Pollock walks into a left hand.
Schtrappe scores with a jab. Pollock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donk. Schtrappe catches Pollock right on the button with a cross.
Schtrappe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacque Schtrappe.
I think Schtrappe 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jacque Schtrappe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Francois Pignon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuba Majewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pignon comes to the cage accompanied by Monster. This should be fireworks!
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140 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Francois Pignon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kuba Majewski!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pignon blocks a head kick by Majewski.
Majewski throws a wild body kick that Pignon sees coming a mile off.
Pignon blocks a head kick by Majewski.
Pignon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Majewski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pignon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pignon looking for subs off his back but Majewski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Majewski passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pignon holds on to Majewski as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Majewski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pignon is surviving well by controlling Majewski's body position as best he can.
Pignon tries to hold on but Majewski pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pignon is trying to escape the mount.
Majewski controlling the position easily from mount.
Majewski avoids the attempt from Pignon to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majewski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pignon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pignon!
Majewski is adopting a defensive guard.
Majewski pushes Pignon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Majewski tries a head kick but it misses.
Majewski misses with a body kick.
Pignon avoids the body shot from Majewski.
Pignon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Majewski counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majewski lands with a kick to the temple. Pignon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pignon is rocked!
It looks like Francois Pignon has been cut.
Majewski throws an overhand right that lands on Pignon's shoulder, as Pignon tries to avoid the shot.
Pignon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pignon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Majewski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pignon but great work by Majewski.
Majewski is trying to get an arm triangle but Pignon is defending well.
Majewski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pignon is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuba Majewski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francois Pignon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pignon with a poor takedown
so Majewski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pignon controls Majewski momentarily but Majewski frees himself.
Majewski prevents Pignon from getting back to his feet.
Majewski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pignon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Majewski trying to control but Pignon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majewski wants to get up but he can't break Pignon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Majewski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pignon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majewski stopping the sweep attempt from Pignon.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pignon misses with a takedown attempt
and Majewski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pignon won't be happy with that.
Majewski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pignon is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majewski controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pignon tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majewski trying to control the action but Pignon is working from the bottom.
Pignon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Majewski wants to free his trapped foot but Pignon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Majewski controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuba Majewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francois Pignon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pignon ducks straight into an uppercut from Majewski and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Pignon manages to regain guard straight away.
Oh Pignon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Majewski stays in close to Pignon's body and controls the position.
Pignon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kuba Majewski.
Majewski feints a jab and as Pignon dips his head, Majewski unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Pignon right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Pignon falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Majewski smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kuba Majewski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Forest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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204 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Forest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Forest avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forest ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Forest thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forest.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Forest on the side of the head.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a hook but Forest avoids it easily.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Forest lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Jackson sprawling to the canvas. Forest follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Jackson hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Forest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forest throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Forest tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jackson controls his leg.
Forest is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forest drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Forest is controlling him
Forest misses with a head shot. Jackson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Forest trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Forest is controlling him.
Jackson pulls Forest in close to his closed guard and prevents Forest from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Forest from standing up.
Forest has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Forest.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Forest from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Forest is out of range.
Forest bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Jackson! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Jackson is rocked!
Forest with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Forest finish him?
Forest working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forest throws a big right hand that misses.
Forest trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Forest postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Forest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Forest is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Forest is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Forest with a flurry of punches that miss.
Forest loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Forest stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Forest stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Forest connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Jackson! He's out on his feet! Forest rushes in and drops Jackson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gabriel Forest!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Anselmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anselmo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HATEBREED-Everyone Bleeds Now. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phillip Anselmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Alves!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Anselmo misses.
Anselmo lands a right hook to the body.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alves.
Anselmo dips to his left and cracks Alves with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anselmo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anselmo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anselmo misses the shot to the body.
Anselmo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Anselmo finds it's target.
Alves gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A combination from Anselmo does no damage.
Alves defending well as Anselmo loads up on a big left hand.
Alves wants to clinch.
Alves throws a big shot that misses.
Anselmo cracks Alves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anselmo tries to land a leg kick but Alves saw it coming and moves away.
Alves throws a leg kick which misses Anselmo's front leg but catches the back leg as Anselmo tries to avoid it.
Alves takes the fight into the clinch.
Alves lands a body shot.
Anselmo is breathing heavily.
Anselmo misses with a knee strike.
Alves lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves digs a right hand underneath Anselmo's ribcage. Anselmo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alves lands an elbow inside that Anselmo shrugs off.
Alves blocks an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Alves.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alves obliges.
Alves crunches a lovely knee into Anselmo's ribcage.
Alves misses with a knee to the head.
Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alves lands a knee to the body.
Anselmo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alves working Anselmo over with knees to the body.
Alves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Alves.
Alves crunches a lovely knee into Anselmo's ribcage.
Alves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alves creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anselmo's defenses.
Alves lands a knee to the head.
Alves tries to land knees in the clinch but Anselmo avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Anselmo.
Anselmo cracks Alves with a nice body shot.
Alves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alves misses with some punches.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Anselmo.
Anselmo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anselmo slips a jab from Alves.
Alves tries to work over Anselmo's front leg with a kick but Anselmo checks it.
Anselmo scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anselmo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alves has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alves and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alves walks into a straight right hand from Anselmo.
Anselmo lands a jab to Alves's midsection.
Anselmo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anselmo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anselmo wants to clinch.
Anselmo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alves on the side of the head.
Anselmo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves darts in and clinches Anselmo up against the cage.
Alves is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anselmo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alves blocks an uppercut.
Alves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anselmo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anselmo lands a good knee to the midsection. Alves won't want to take too many of those.
Anselmo lands with a right to the head.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anselmo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anselmo lands a nice shot to the body.
Anselmo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alves blocks it with crossed arms.
Anselmo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anselmo pushes off an throws an elbow but Alves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anselmo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anselmo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anselmo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anselmo presses Alves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Anselmo.
Anselmo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alves.
Alves wants to stall.
Anselmo is working Alves over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo lands a shoulder strike.
Anselmo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Anselmo.
Anselmo dodges an elbow strike from Alves.
Anselmo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anselmo throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Anselmo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anselmo misses with a body shot.
Phillip Anselmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anselmo scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anselmo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anselmo!
Anselmo throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Anselmo lunges at Alves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alves's hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves looks to clinch
and Anselmo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anselmo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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 Phillip Anselmo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anselmo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anselmo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anselmo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Anselmo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phillip Anselmo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anselmo tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
Anselmo throws a body kick that misses.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Anselmo pushes him off.
Anselmo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Anselmo.
Anselmo just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves avoids a kick to the body.
Phillip Anselmo is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves wants to clinch but Anselmo slips to the side
and Anselmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anselmo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anselmo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anselmo dodges an elbow strike from Alves.
Alves cracks Anselmo with a nice body shot.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alves scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Alves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anselmo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alves landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alves lands a knee to the head.
Anselmo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alves misses with an elbow over the top.
Alves tries to land knees in the clinch but Anselmo avoids the damage to the body.
Alves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anselmo avoids it.
Anselmo is trying to force a seperation but Alves has the dominant position.
Alves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anselmo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alves avoids a wild elbow strike from Anselmo.
Anselmo managing to block the knees to the body from Alves.
Alves avoiding damage as Anselmo throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Anselmo.
Alves trying to land knees to the body.
Anselmo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Anselmo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anselmo missing with knees to the body.
Anselmo working aggressively here.
Alves landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anselmo blocks it with crossed arms.
Alves tries a knee to the head but Anselmo blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anselmo's brow.
Alves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anselmo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anselmo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Anselmo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anselmo.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anselmo digs a right hand into Alves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alves's gas tank.
Alves looking to slow down the pace here.
Alves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anselmo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anselmo scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Anselmo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anselmo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alves avoids the head kick by Anselmo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves scores with a nice body kick.
Alves tries to clinch
and Anselmo counters with a two punch combo.
Alves feints and then cracks Anselmo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anselmo down.
Alves closes the distance and clinches.
Alves creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anselmo's defenses.
Alves lands an uppercut.
Anselmo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alves crunches a lovely knee into Anselmo's ribcage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anselmo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alves's brow.
Alves lands a nice elbow.
Alves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alves scores a nice knee to the body.
Alves misses with a knee to the head.
Anselmo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alves's defenses.
Alves tries to land knees in the clinch but Anselmo avoids the damage to the body.
Alves dodges an elbow strike from Anselmo.
Anselmo takes an elbow to the temple.
Anselmo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alves scores a nice knee to the body.
Anselmo avoiding damage as Alves throws knees to the body.
Alves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anselmo lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo lands a right hand.
Anselmo misses with an elbow over the top.
Anselmo cracks Alves with a nice body shot.
Anselmo scores with a shot to the side of Alves's head.
Anselmo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anselmo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Anselmo.
Anselmo breaks the clinch.
Alves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Anselmo coming out on top.
Anselmo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anselmo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anselmo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alves.
Anselmo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anselmo scores with a body shot.
Anselmo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alves doesn't seem bothered though.
Anselmo misses with a kick to the body.
Alves cracks the inside of Anselmo's front leg.
Alves is looking to clinch but Anselmo is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Anselmo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alves. That did some damage!
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anselmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Good standup being displayed there by Anselmo as he connects with a hook.
Alves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anselmo looks to land a combination but Alves avoids it well.
Alves misses with a hook. Anselmo ducked under it nicely.
Alves instigates a clinch.
Alves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anselmo is defending well for now.
Anselmo lands a shot to the body.
Anselmo throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anselmo's brow.
Alves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anselmo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Anselmo on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anselmo landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Anselmo.
Anselmo lands with a right to the head.
Anselmo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alves tries a knee to the head but Anselmo blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anselmo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anselmo lands a shoulder strike.
Alves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anselmo avoids it.
Anselmo scores with a hook to the body.
Anselmo misses with a knee to the head.
Anselmo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anselmo misses with a knee to the head.
Anselmo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thiago Alves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anselmo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alves landing knees to the body.
Alves landing knees to the body.
Alves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anselmo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alves tries a knee to the head but Anselmo blocks it.
Anselmo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves.
Alves lands a nice elbow.
Anselmo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alves avoids the elbow strike from Anselmo, against the cage.
Alves working Anselmo over with knees to the body.
Alves landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anselmo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvess head.
Alves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anselmo's face.
Anselmo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alves tries a knee to the head but Anselmo blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Anselmo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alves is defending well for now.
Alves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Anselmo throws an elbow that misses.
Alves trying to land knees to the body.
Anselmo lands an elbow inside.
Anselmo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right handed body shot lands from Alves.
Alves missing with knees to the body.
Anselmo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anselmo is trying to force a seperation but Alves has the dominant position.
Anselmo lands with a short shot to the head.
Anselmo takes an elbow to the temple.
Alves looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anselmo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anselmo lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alves.
Anselmo avoiding damage as Alves throws knees to the body.
Anselmo works on Alves's body with a couple of short punches.
Anselmo avoiding damage as Alves throws knees to the body.
Anselmo scores a nice knee to the body.
Anselmo lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Anselmo.
Alves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alves works on Anselmo's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anselmo's face.
Anselmo takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short body shot lands from Alves as the two fighters clinch.
A knee to the head by Anselmo.
Alves landing knees to the body.
Alves with a knee to the head.
Alves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anselmo is defending well for now.
Alves with a knee to the head.
Anselmo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alves misses with a knee to the head.
Alves trying to land knees to the body.
Anselmo tries a knee to the head but Alves blocks it.
Alves tries to land knees in the clinch but Anselmo avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Anselmo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Anselmo.
Alves blocks an elbow strike from Anselmo.
Alves tries to land knees in the clinch but Anselmo avoids the damage to the body.
Alves pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anselmo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anselmo.
Alves taking a breather.
Anselmo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anselmo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anselmo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alves avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anselmo.
Alves misses with a punch to the body.
Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anselmo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alves keeps control of Anselmo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anselmo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alves digs a right hand underneath Anselmo's ribcage. Anselmo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alves blocks an elbow strike from Anselmo.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anselmo scores with a hook to the body.
Alves trying to land knees to the body.
Anselmo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alves.
Alves tries to land knees in the clinch but Anselmo avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anselmo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alves throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Anselmo.
Anselmo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alves avoids it.
Alves blocks an elbow strike.
Anselmo scores with a hook to the body.
Alves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Anselmo.
Alves is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anselmo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anselmo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anselmo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alves is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Anselmo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anselmo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Phillip Anselmo!
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