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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luck Phildel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent comes into the arena with EnterSandman blaring out of the sound system. Phildel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by can you feel it. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luck Phildel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vincent throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice body kick from Vincent.
Phildel throws a right hand that Vincent ducks under and follows up with a left that Vincent also avoids with ease.
Vincent shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phildel sprawls well. Phildel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vincent gets slowly back to his feet.
Phildel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vincent stands up and waves to Phildel to follow him.
Vincent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phildel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phildel slaps away a takedown attempt from Vincent, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Phildel misses.
Phildel connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Frank Vincent has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phildel tests Vincent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vincent doesn't manage to clinch there - Phildel circles away.
Vincent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Vincent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phildel throws a series of punches but Vincent moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent fails with the takedown.
Phildel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phildel slaps away a takedown attempt from Vincent, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vincent is breathing heavily.
Phildel fails to land with a series of punches.
Phildel drops Vincent with a left and a right! Oh, Vincent is hurt - Phildel dives into side control looking to finish!
Vincent is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Phildel decides to stand back up.
A punch combination from Phildel misses.
Luck Phildel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Phildel.
Vincent dodges the punch combination from Phildel.
Vincent on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Phildel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vincent stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice combo by Phildel! Oh, that's hurt him - Vincent falls to the canvas and Phildel follows him into side control.
Oh Vincent is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phildel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vincent to his feet.
Vincent seems to have got his legs back now.
Phildel tries to bum rush Vincent with a series of wild strikes but Vincent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent dodges the punch combination from Phildel.
Phildel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phildel lands a with a good body shot.
Vincent fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Phildel.
Phildel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phildel throws out a powerful jab.
Phildel looks to land a combination but Vincent avoids it well.
Phildel throws a right and a left that Vincent avoids nicely.
Vincent fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Phildel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vincent is defended easily by Phildel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phildel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phildel scores with a three punch combo!
Phildel cracks Vincent with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vincent misses with a combination
enabling Phildel to counter with a crisp jab.
Phildel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vincent.
Vincent has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vincent moves out of range of the strikes.
Luck Phildel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to de liver by Phildel. Beautiful body shot.
Vincent dodges the punch combination from Phildel.
Vincent fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phildel, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phildel manages to break the clinch.
Vincent wants to clinch.
Phildel scores with a nice strike.
Phildel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Vincent counter with a right hand.
Phildel swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Phildel misses.
Phildel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Phildel misses with a wild combination.
A left and a right from Phildel both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vincent avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phildel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luck Phildel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Vincent's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Phildel throws a series of punches but Vincent moves out of range.
No joy there for Phildel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phildel misses with a series of wild punches.
Phildel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vincent shoots in and bounces Phildel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vincent drops back looking for a leg! Phildel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phildel manages to kick Vincent off! Vincent jumps back into Phildel's guard.
Vincent stops Phildel from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phildel pushes Vincent off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Phildel coming out on top.
Phildel lands a nice hook to Vincent's body. Vincent takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phildel misses with a combination
and Vincent decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Phildel's guard.
Phildel wants to stand but Vincent is controlling the position.
Vincent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phildel is keeping the position for now.
Phildel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vincent is controlling him.
Phildel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vincent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vincent gets to his feet. Phildel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phildel fails to land with a series of punches.
Phildel throws a series of punches but Vincent moves out of range.
Vincent shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phildel swinging wildly here.
Phildel digs a good hook to Vincent's body.
No joy there for Phildel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Phildel finds it's way through Vincent's defenses.
Phildel misses the shot to the body.
Phildel misses with a two punch combination.
Phildel throws a series of punches but Vincent moves out of range.
Vincent shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Phildel can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phildel has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Phildel wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phildel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vincent.
Vincent seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Phildel for as long as he can get away with.
Phildel is trying to get back to his feet but Vincent has full control of the position and if anything, Phildel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Vincent tries to keep control of the position but Phildel is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Phildel has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Vincent biding his time, looking for the opening.
Phildel is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Vincent dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Vincent's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vincent shoots in for a takedown but Phildel shows good takedown defense.
Phildel scores with the left hand. Vincent knows he should have avoided that one.
Phildel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vincent backs up against the cage.
Phildel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vincent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phildel.
Vincent has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phildel's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Phildel duly obliges.
Phildel dips to his left and cracks Vincent with an uppercut!
Vincent looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vincent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phildel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vincent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phildel wants to stand and escape but Vincent is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phildel is wriggling around but Vincent manages to pass to half guard.
Phildel wants to get back to his feet.
Frank Vincent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vincent takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Phildel is looking to escape.
Vincent controlling the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Phildel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vincent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phildel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vincent somewhat.
Phildel misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phildel. Vincent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frank Vincent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phildel throws a series of strikes that have Vincent backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Phildel.
Phildel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vincent circles away quickly and effectively.
Vincent lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Phildel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phildel scores with a jab. Vincent acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Phildel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phildel connects with a looping right hand.
Vincent takes one on the button.
Phildel throws a series of punches but Vincent moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Vincent or perhaps it was just good defense by Phildel which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Vincent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phildel throws a body punch but Vincent moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phildel misses with a two punch combination.
Vincent throws a leg kick which misses Phildel's front leg but catches the back leg as Phildel tries to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Phildel.
Phildel throws a series of punches but Vincent moves out of range.
Vincent shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Phildel's guard.
Vincent stands and throws Phildel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vincent is trying to get an arm triangle but Phildel is defending well.
Phildel wants to get back to his feet but Vincent is dominant here and he's now got Phildel's back!
Phildel trying to get back to his feet but Vincent is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phildel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phildel is keeping busy.
Phildel wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luck Phildel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phildel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luck Phildel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alej Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Maiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alej Ramirez looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alej Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Maiden!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maiden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Eddie Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maiden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maiden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alej Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Maiden.
Maiden moves into range and clinches up with Ramirez.
Maiden trying to land knees to the body.
Maiden with a knee to the head.
Maiden breaks the clinch.
Maiden looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ramirez!
Maiden stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Maiden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ramirez lands with a heel strike from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maiden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maiden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maiden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maiden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ramirez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez is working an open guard so Maiden takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Maiden looks gassed!
Ramirez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ramirez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maiden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Maiden works his way into side control.
Maiden scores with a couple of short elbows.
Maiden advances to mount.
Maiden looking for a guillotine from mount but Ramirez is having none of it.
Maiden working for a submission but Ramirez is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee warns Ramirez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ramirez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Maiden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ramirez is trying desperately to improve position.
Maiden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ramirez hang on?
Maiden landing shots from mount.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maiden with a couple of short strikes.
Ramirez is bucking up trying to escape but Maiden cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Maiden looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maiden unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Maiden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maiden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Maiden has a good base and remains in mount.
Maiden raining down shots from the mount!
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Maiden isn't that keen on the idea.
Maiden get's back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maiden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ramirez's guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Maiden from controlling successfully.
Ramirez looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Maiden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maiden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maiden somewhat.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maiden counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Eddie Maiden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.
Ramirez won't allow Maiden to pass to mount.
Maiden seems to be working for a kimura but Ramirez defends the submission attempt.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Maiden's head to control him but Maiden postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Maiden has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maiden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ramirez counters with a single leg into guard. Maiden didn't expect that.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Maiden wants to stand up but Ramirez is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez pushing down on Maiden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maiden trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Maiden is defending well.
Maiden controlling the position for now.
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura but Maiden is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maiden is looking to escape.
Maiden gets full guard.
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.
Ramirez stands and steps away. Maiden gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Maiden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maiden showed some decent athleticism there.
Maiden lands strikes from half guard.
Maiden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maiden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Maiden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maiden wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Maiden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Maiden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Maiden tries to buck Ramirez off but he can't manage it.
Ramirez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ramirez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Maiden because Ramirez loaded up on that one.
Maiden wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Maiden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Ramirez tries to control but Maiden wriggling away.
Maiden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maiden wants to get back to his feet.
Ramirez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maiden is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Maiden is now in Ramirez's guard. A big mistake from Ramirez there, giving up the dominant position!
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramirez is looking for a triangle but Maiden pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden throwing strikes but missing.
Maiden throws and elbow that misses. Ramirez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maiden's guard. Nice move by Ramirez!
Maiden wants to sweep but no luck.
Maiden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maiden trying to control the position.
Maiden wants to stand up but Ramirez is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ramirez gets the takedown into side control.
Eddie Maiden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.
Maiden throws Ramirez to one side and escapes!
Maiden gets the takedown into side control.
Maiden is working Ramirez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Maiden lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alej Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramirez wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez is not content to let Maiden control the position.
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 Alej Ramirez.
I think Maiden has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Maiden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fubar Snafu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fubar Snafu!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snafu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt shoots for a takedown but Snafu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunt throws a jab when Snafu was well out of range.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snafu defends it nicely.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Snafu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snafu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Snafu has control of the leg.
Snafu works his way into full mount!
Hunt throwing hammer fists to the chest of Snafu. What's that going to do exactly?
Snafu looking to finish with strikes here!
Snafu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Snafu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt wants to hold on but Snafu pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snafu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Snafu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Snafu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Snafu lands a big shot there that rocks Hunt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Snafu has control of Hunt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hunt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Snafu with good strikes from the mount here!
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt trying to control but Snafu postures up.
Snafu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snafu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hunt keeping control of the position.
Snafu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snafu.
Hunt misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Snafu wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Snafu keeps it at a distance.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Snafu circles away easily
and Snafu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Snafu.
Snafu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snafu wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Snafu tries to stand but Hunt is controlling from the bottom.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snafu trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snafu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunt has momentary wrist control but Snafu slips an elbow through the middle.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snafu moves into the clinch.
Hunt wants a takedown.
Snafu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
Snafu stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snafu swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snafu missing with knees to the body.
Snafu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Snafu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunt looking for a takedown.
Snafu scores with a shoulder strike.
Snafu missing with knees to the body.
Snafu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Snafu.
Hunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Snafu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snafu tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunt avoids the damage to the body.
Snafu misses with an elbow over the top.
Hunt pulls guard successfully.
Hunt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snafu advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fubar Snafu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snafu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hunt's guard now.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Snafu is proving a slippery customer.
Snafu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snafu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Snafu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Snafu with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snafu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snafu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snafu's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snafu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Snafu looking for a sweep. Not yet Snafu, not yet.
Snafu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snafu is on top in guard.
Snafu stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Snafu is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snafu preventing the sweep.
Snafu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt controls Snafu momentarily but Snafu frees himself.
Snafu wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Snafu postures up.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Snafu controlling him for the moment.
Fubar Snafu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snafu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snafu manages to get himself to full guard.
Snafu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snafu is on top in guard.
Snafu wanted to stand there but Hunt had control of the position.
Snafu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snafu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snafu.
Hunt controls Snafu momentarily but Snafu frees himself.
Snafu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snafu thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snafu's guard.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snafu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snafu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Snafu keeps moving.
Snafu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snafu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fubar Snafu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt shoots in and bounces Snafu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Snafu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt throws and elbow that misses. Snafu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunt's guard. Nice move by Snafu!
Snafu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt 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.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Snafu postures up.
Snafu trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Snafu postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Snafu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Snafu moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snafu has clasped his hands together around Hunt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Snafu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snafu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Snafu has control of the leg.
Snafu wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snafu's guard.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snafu is keeping the position for now.
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snafu looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snafu wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Snafu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snafu 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Snafu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snafu.
Hunt has his takedown stuffed
and Snafu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hunt is staying active underneath Snafu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt moves into full guard.
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snafu postures up.
Snafu looking to pass the guard.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Snafu controlling him for the moment.
Snafu postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Snafu scores with a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Snafu wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snafu is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Snafu defends easily.
Snafu with a nice head shot there.
Fubar Snafu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt working a defensive guard but Snafu manages to pass into side control anyway.
Snafu controls the position.
Snafu misses with the ground and pound.
Snafu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hunt to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snafu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snafu is looking to clinch.
Hunt fails with the takedown
and Snafu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snafu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fubar Snafu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snafu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fubar Snafu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Lightyear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lightyear has chosen Buzz Lightyear of Star Command as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buzz Lightyear has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buzz Lightyear!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean misses with a takedown attempt - Lightyear sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lightyear dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lightyear paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Lightyear. No joy for Dean on that attempt.
Lightyear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dean circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Lightyear as Dean shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Lightyear does no damage.
Lightyear lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dean at a distance.
Dean has a takedown stuffed.
Lightyear lands a nice looking body shot.
Dean tries to clinch but Lightyear moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean tries to clinch up.
Kyle Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lightyear connects with a single shot there.
Dean dives in and grabs Lightyear's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lightyear pushes down on Dean's head and hops out.
Lightyear lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Kyle Dean has been cut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dean. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lightyear drops Dean with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dean looks back up at him and smiles so Lightyear waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dean is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lightyear throws a pinpoint strike between Dean's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Dean crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Lightyear scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buzz Lightyear!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orin Niswender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Ettan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Orin Niswender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Ettan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niswender throws a right hand that Ettan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ettan also avoids with ease.
Ettan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Niswender sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ettan somewhat.
Niswender slips a jab and a cross from Ettan.
Niswender doesn't manage to clinch there - Ettan circles away.
Niswender fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ettan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niswender.
Niswender cracks Ettan with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Niswender throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Niswender misses with a double jab
and Ettan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Niswender tries to clinch
and Ettan counters with a nice body shot.
Niswender closes the distance but Ettan moves to the side
and Ettan counters with a right hand to the body.
Ettan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Niswender counters with a nice uppercut.
Niswender takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ettan swings for the body but Niswender moves out of range.
Ettan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ettan moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niswender is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Ettan.
Ettan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ettan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Niswender is breathing heavily.
Ettan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ettan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Niswender letting Ettan take a breather here.
Niswender stalling in the clinch but Ettan improves position.
Ettan lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Ettan.
Ettan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Niswender letting Ettan take a breather here.
Ettan is trying to force a seperation but Niswender has the dominant position.
Ettan blocks a body shot from Niswender.
Ettan works on Niswender's body with a couple of short punches.
Ettan digs a right hand into Niswender's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Niswender's gas tank.
Niswender prevents Ettan from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ettan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ettan lands a shot to the body.
Ettan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Ettan.
Ettan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niswender.
Ettan lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ettan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Niswender backwards.
A hook to the body from Ettan.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ettan.
Ettan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ettan pushes Niswender back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ettan is working Niswender over against the cage.
Ettan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ettan swinging wildly here.
Ettan moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ettan.
Ettan presses Niswender against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ettan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Niswender has him pressed against the cage.
Ettan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ettan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Niswender is trying to defend but Ettan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ettan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ettan wants to free his trapped foot but Niswender is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ettan stalling.
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.
Niswender is positioning himself well to prevent Ettan advancing to mount.
Niswender tries to get to full guard but Ettan has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Ettan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Niswender misses with a combination
and Ettan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ettan slips a jab and a cross from Niswender.
Ettan thuds a left hand into Niswender's body.
Niswender darts in trying to clinch
and Ettan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ettan stalling.
Ettan is thwarting Niswender's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ettan stalling.
Ettan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Niswender reverses the position - he's now on top in Ettan's guard.
Ettan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niswender is one step ahead there.
That's two 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.
Niswender trying to control the position from guard on top but Ettan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ettan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ettan moves into range and clinches up with Niswender.
Niswender has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ettan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niswender.
Ettan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niswender or not.
Ettan blocking some punches.
Niswender has Ettan pressed against the cage, preventing Ettan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ettan manages to break the clinch.
Ettan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niswender.
Niswender keeps the fight on the outside.
Niswender rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ettan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orin Niswender is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ettan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orin Niswender seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ettan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niswender.
Ettan scores with a jab. Niswender acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Niswender tries to clinch but Ettan moves out of range.
Niswender swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ettan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ettan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ettan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Niswender counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ettan ducks under a wild hook from Niswender.
A punch combination from Ettan misses.
Ettan misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ettan has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Ettan.
A short right from Ettan on the inside.
Ettan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ettan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ettan moves in looking to clinch but Niswender pushes him off.
Ettan lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Niswender throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ettan counters by moving into the clinch.
Ettan tries to circle away but Niswender has him pinned against the cage.
Ettan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ettan lands a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Niswender's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ettan just leaning against Niswender, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Ettan.
Niswender is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ettan slowing the pace effectively.
Niswender struggles to land a body shot inside as Ettan controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niswender is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ettan lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Ettan - that landed with a thud.
Ettan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ettan pushes Niswender back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ettan is pushing Niswender up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Ettan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Niswender tries to keep at a distance but Ettan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ettan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chris Ettan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Niswender is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ettan is keeping busy.
Niswender's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ettan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Niswender throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Ettan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ettan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niswender backwards.
Ettan is leaning against Niswender and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ettan manages to break the clinch.
Niswender is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ettan.
Niswender swings for the body but Ettan moves out of range.
Niswender takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orin Niswender is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ettan scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ettan moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ettan pushes Niswender back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ettan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niswender is trying to force a seperation but Ettan has the dominant position.
Ettan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niswender.
Ettan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ettan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ettan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ettan lands a nice shot to the body.
Niswender tries to break free but Ettan pushes him back against the cage.
Ettan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Niswender up against the cage.
Ettan lands a shot to the body.
Niswender wants to break free but Ettan has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ettan.
Ettan breaks the clinch.
Ettan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ettan gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Ettan seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ettan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ettan works his way into side control.
Ettan controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niswender gets back to half guard.
Chris Ettan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ettan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Niswender. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ettan stalling.
Orin Niswender has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Let's hope that Ettan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Ettan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ettan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Ettan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between He Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Girl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He Me has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, He Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Little Girl!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Girl.
Girl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Me moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Girl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Me fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Girl, pushing him back against the cage.
Me tries a knee to the head but Girl blocks it.
Girl blocks an elbow strike from Me.
Me lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Little Girl has been cut.
Me putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Girl in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Me stalling the fight.
Girl tries to pull guard but Me holds him up against the cage and eventually Girl drops back down to his feet.
Me lands an elbow inside that Girl shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Me throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Me connects with a nasty looking knee right to Girl's face.
Girl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Me smiles and moves away.
Girl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Me circles away quickly and effectively.
Me uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Girl.
Girl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Girl throws a good cross that connects.
Little Girl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Me takes the fight into the clinch.
Me lands an elbow that stopped Girl in his tracks for a moment.
Girl jumps guard but Me stands there with Girl around his waist. Girl gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
He Me has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Girl.
Me lands a nice elbow.
Me slows down the pace here.
Me scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Me makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Me comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Me is pushing Girl up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Me lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Girl takes an elbow to the temple.
Me is stalling here.
Knees to the body from Me.
Me lands a knee to the body.
Me throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Me lands an elbow just above Girl 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me slows down the pace here.
Me lands an elbow that stopped Girl in his tracks for a moment.
Girl avoids a wild elbow strike from Me.
A knee to the head by Me.
Knees in the clinch landing for Me.
Me throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Me.
Me misses with a hook to the ribs.
Me stalls.
Me scores with a knee to the head.
Me comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Girl tries to pull guard but Me holds him up against the cage and eventually Girl drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Me comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Me is pushing Girl up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A knee to the head by Me.
Me has Girl pushed against the cage.
Me lands a knee to the body.
Me putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Girl in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Me lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Me throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Girl blocks it with crossed arms.
Me landing knees to the body.
Girl takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
He Me dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Girl's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Girl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Me.
A swing and a miss from Girl.
Girl throws an overhand right that lands on Me's shoulder, as Me tries to avoid the shot.
Me pushes Girl up against the cage in a clinch.
Me crunches a lovely knee into Girl's ribcage.
Girl takes an elbow to the temple.
Me lands an elbow inside that Girl shrugs off.
Girl tries to pull guard but Me won't allow it.
Me 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.
Me lands an elbow inside that Girl shrugs off.
Me tries a knee to the head but Girl blocks it.
Me dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Me lands an elbow that stopped Girl in his tracks for a moment.
Me comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Me throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees to the body from Me.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me scores with a shoulder strike.
Girl takes an elbow to the forehead.
Girl letting Me take a breather here.
Me pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Girl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Me just stands there and leans against the cage.
Me working Girl over with knees to the body.
Girl tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
He Me has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Girl.
Me dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Me crunches a lovely knee into Girl's ribcage.
Stalling in the clinch from Me.
Knees to the body from Me.
Girl is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Me obliges.
Me gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Girl fails to pull guard.
Me has Girl pushed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Me.
Me holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Me pushes Girl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Girl tries to pull guard but Me won't allow it.
He Me has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Me lands an elbow just above Girl 's eye.
Knees to the body from Me.
Me landing knees to the body.
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!
Me lands with a left to the head.
Girl being controlled against the cage.
Me landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me lands a damaging elbow.
Me's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Me landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Me unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Me lands a nice knee to the body.
Me lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Me scores with a nice short uppercut.
Me manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Me comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Girl letting Me take a breather here.
Girl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Me just stands there and leans against the cage.
Me gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Me lands a knee to the head.
Me controlling the action here for a moment.
Girl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Me smiles and moves away.
Me fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Girl, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Me.
Girl fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
He Me dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Little Girl's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Me is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Girl blocks an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Me.
Me comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Me lands an elbow just above Girl 's eye.
Me scores with a hook to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Me.
Me gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Me lands a shoulder strike.
Me tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Girl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Girl's defenses.
A bit of stalling here from Me.
Me lands an elbow inside that Girl shrugs off.
Me comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Me just misses with a elbow thrown towards Girl's brow.
Me creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Girl's defenses.
Me tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Me.
Girl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Me smiles and moves away.
Girl sizes up Me with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Girl swats away the attempt to clinch by Me.
Me is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Girl can do to turn this around?
Me tries to clinch up but Girl circles away and keeps his distance.
Girl fails to land with a series of punches.
Little Girl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Me slips a jab and a cross from Girl.
Me clinches with his opponent.
Girl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Me walks away with a smile on his face. Girl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Girl looks to throw the jab but Me is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Girl.
Me moves into the clinch.
Me with a knee to the head.
Me has Girl pushed against the cage.
Girl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Me walks away with a smile on his face. Girl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
He Me has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Girl.
Girl moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Girl lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Me slips a jab and a cross from Girl.
Girl clobbers Me with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Me scores with a leg kick.
Me moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Me.
Me lands an elbow just above Girl 's eye.
Me slowing the pace effectively.
Me connects with a nasty looking knee right to Girl's face.
Me gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Me lands a nice elbow.
Me landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Me.
Me gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Girl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Girl tries to pull guard but Me holds him up against the cage and eventually Girl drops back down to his feet.
Me digs a right hand into Girl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Girl's gas tank.
Girl takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Girl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Me walks away with a smile on his face. Girl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Girl 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.
Girl throws a looping overhand right but Me ducks down to avoid it.
Me ducks under a wild hook from Girl.
Girl looks to land a combination but Me avoids it well.
Me closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Me moves into range and clinches up with Girl.
Me lands an elbow just above Girl 's eye.
The referee calls for Me to work.
Me lands an elbow inside that Girl shrugs off.
Me has Girl pressed against the cage.
Girl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Me lands a damaging elbow.
Girl can't find room to land a body shot as Me controls the action.
He Me is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Girl fails to pull guard.
Girl tries a body shot but Me blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
He Me showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Me, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... He Me!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ellsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Smiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy Smiley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Ellsworth's chin.
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Self confident |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Ellsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guy Smiley!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiley scores with a decent looking hook.
Ellsworth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smiley, pushing him back against the cage.
Smiley tries to break free but Ellsworth pushes him back against the cage.
Ellsworth prevents Smiley from breaking the clinch.
Ellsworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smiley throws an elbow but it misses.
Smiley misses with a knee to the head.
Smiley is trying to break the clinch but Ellsworth is controlling him.
Ellsworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smiley looks gassed!
Smiley avoiding damage as Ellsworth throws knees to the body.
Ellsworth tightens his grip and picks Smiley up, before dumping him to the ground. Smiley manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellsworth pushing down on Smiley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ellsworth lands with a punch from half guard.
Ellsworth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ellsworth passes to side control.
Ellsworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiley keeps working.
Ellsworth throws an elbow but Smiley slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellsworth throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ellsworth tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ellsworth working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellsworth tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ellsworth misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smiley gets caught flat footed, as Ellsworth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smiley keeping moving, preventing Ellsworth from controlling successfully.
Ellsworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellsworth trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smiley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Smiley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiley tries to free his leg and advance position but Ellsworth is retaining full guard.
Smiley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smiley wants to stand and escape but instead Ellsworth has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ellsworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Smiley has wrist control.
Ellsworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Smiley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ellsworth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ellsworth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smiley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellsworth thows a big elbow that misses.
Ellsworth throwing strikes from guard but Smiley blocks nicely.
Ellsworth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ellsworth wants to control from the top but Smiley keeps moving.
Ellsworth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ellsworth wants to control from the top but Smiley keeps moving.
Ellsworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiley keeping moving, preventing Ellsworth from controlling successfully.
Smiley keeping full guard, as Ellsworth tries to pass.
Ellsworth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ellsworth wants to control from the top but Smiley keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellsworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiley is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ellsworth 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.
Smiley misses with a double jab.
Ellsworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ellsworth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smiley's half guard.
Ellsworth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ellsworth wants to take a breather but Smiley is having none of it.
Ellsworth is nestled in close to Smiley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ellsworth winds up and cracks Smiley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ellsworth thows a huge punch but Smiley dodges it nicely.
Ellsworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ellsworth prevents Smiley from standing back up.
Smiley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ellsworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellsworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ellsworth trying to control from half guard but Smiley is working away.
Ellsworth thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Smiley to regain full guard.
Smiley keeping moving, preventing Ellsworth from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ellsworth pushes Smiley up against the cage in a clinch.
Smiley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ellsworth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ellsworth jumps guard.
Ellsworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Smiley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smiley stopping the sweep attempt from Ellsworth.
That's two 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.
Ellsworth is adopting a defensive guard.
Smiley trying to control but Ellsworth is working from the bottom.
Smiley preventing the sweep.
Ellsworth keeping moving, preventing Smiley from controlling successfully.
Smiley tries to stand but Ellsworth is controlling from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smiley throws a right hand that Ellsworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ellsworth also avoids with ease.
Ellsworth gets a clinch.
Smiley looking to throw knees to the head but Ellsworth is blocking nicely.
Smiley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ellsworth.
Smiley is breathing heavily.
Smiley avoiding damage as Ellsworth throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellsworth landing knees to the head.
It looks like Guy Smiley has been cut.
Ellsworth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smiley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ellsworth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ellsworth landing knees to the body.
Ellsworth misses with a knee to the head.
Ellsworth trying to land knees to the body.
Smiley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smiley tries a knee to the head but Ellsworth blocks it.
Ellsworth misses with a knee to the head.
Smiley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ellsworth blocks it with crossed arms.
Ellsworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smiley is defending well for now.
Ellsworth trying to land knees to the body.
Ellsworth drags the fight down to the ground.
Ellsworth pulls Smiley in to control the position.
Smiley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellsworth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ellsworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smiley wants to stand but Ellsworth is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smiley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellsworth wants to sweep here but Smiley controlling him for the moment.
Smiley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ellsworth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ellsworth keeping moving, preventing Smiley from controlling successfully.
Ellsworth seems keen to control Smiley's posture.
Smiley wants to get up but he can't break Ellsworth's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ellsworth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guy Smiley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Smiley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ellsworth walks into a jab.
Ellsworth tries to clinch up but Smiley circles away and keeps his distance.
A leg kick checked by Smiley.
Ellsworth drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ellsworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ellsworth pushing down on Smiley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smiley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ellsworth thows a huge punch but Smiley dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellsworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiley keeps working.
Smiley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ellsworth drops an elbow to the side of Smiley's head.
Smiley kicks Ellsworth off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiley throws a hook but Ellsworth blocks it.
Smiley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ellsworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smiley punishes Ellsworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Ellsworth instigates a clinch.
Ellsworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Smiley avoids the damage to the body.
Smiley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ellsworth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smiley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smiley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ellsworth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smiley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ellsworth goes for a takedown attempt but Smiley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ellsworth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ellsworth lands in his opponent's guard.
Ellsworth landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellsworth looking to sit in guard and control but Smiley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ellsworth pulls Smiley in close to his closed guard and prevents Smiley from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smiley wants to stand but Ellsworth has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ellsworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiley is one step ahead there.
Ellsworth manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiley avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ellsworth.
Ryan Ellsworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ellsworth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Ellsworth scoring with strikes but Smiley is staying in there.
Ellsworth moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smiley has worked his arm free - good work by Smiley!
Smiley is being controlled here.
Ellsworth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smiley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ellsworth but great work by Smiley.
Smiley tries to stand but Ellsworth is controlling his head.
Smiley trying to control the action but Ellsworth is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Ellsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ellsworth, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Ellsworth!
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FIGHT
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dinero Fudge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivers has chosen Superbeast as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dinero Fudge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fudge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rivers avoids it really well and circles away.
Rivers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rivers lands with a cross.
Fudge misses with a takedown attempt - Rivers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fudge fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dinero Fudge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fudge slips under a jab.
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Fudge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fudge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rivers defends it nicely.
Fudge walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers lands the left hand.
Fudge ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers cracks Fudge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rivers lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Rivers.
Rivers drops Fudge with a straight right hand, right on the button! Rivers follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Rivers!
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