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CDFC 2: Youth of a Nation PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Woody Paige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenan Groso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bosnian National Anthem. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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196 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Woody Paige!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenan Groso!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paige moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Kenan Groso has been cut.
Groso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Groso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Groso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Groso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paige counters with a nice uppercut.
Groso lands a jab to Paige's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paige misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Groso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paige digs a good hook to Groso's body.
Groso throws a combination that misses
and Paige counters with a three punch combo that has Groso backing up. Groso nods at Paige to acknowledge the strikes.
Paige throws a series of punches but Groso moves out of range.
A shot to de liver by Paige. Beautiful body shot.
Groso looks gassed!
Paige misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paige is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Groso is rocked!
Paige lands an uppercut, right on the button! Groso tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Woody Paige!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Punishment (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punishment's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Break Stuff. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Punishment!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Rock!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punishment shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rock is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Punishment uses his free foot to push down on Rock's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rock.
Rock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rock tries to control the position but Punishment now has his back.
Punishment avoiding Rock 's attempts to control his hands.
Rock tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punishment looking to control but Rock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rock is desperately trying to improve his position but Punishment has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punishment trying to control but Rock is having none of it.
Rock wants to hold on but Punishment pushes him away.
Rock is looking to get to half guard.
Punishment controlling the pace for now.
Rock wants to hold on but Punishment pushes him away.
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.
Rock working to try and regain half guard.
Rock is squirming around, avoiding Punishment's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Rock really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Punishment raining down shots from the mount!
Rock working to try and regain half guard.
Punishment tries to control but Rock wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punishment working for a guillotine from mount but Rock is in no mood to give up.
Punishment trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Punishment takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rock tries to hold on but Punishment pushes him away.
Punishment wants to control the pace but Rock is squirming around nicely.
That's four 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.
Rock tries to lock up and control but Punishment gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rock looks gassed!
Punishment looking to control but Rock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rock wants to control but Punishment is having none of it.
Rock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Punishment postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rock looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Punishment dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punishment is defended easily by Rock.
Rock is looking to clinch but Punishment is avoiding it.
Punishment changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rock tries to avoid it but Punishment manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rock to the ground. Rock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rock throws and low kick but Punishment moves out of range easily.
No luck for Rock with that takedown attempt.
Punishment fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punishment scores with a jab to the head.
Punishment drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punishment pushes down on Rock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punishment tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rock wants to improve his position but instead Punishment has moved into half guard.
Punishment works his way into side control.
Rock gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Punishment is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Punishment stands up and beckons Rock to join him on the feet.
Rock fails with a takedown attempt.
Punishment tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Punishment somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Punishment. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Punishment!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rock goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Punishment turns into him and now he's in Rock's guard.
Punishment stands up and waves to Rock to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock shoots in and bounces Punishment off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Punishment looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rock trying to control but Punishment is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that George Punishment will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Punishment has his takedown stuffed
and Rock counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Punishment's guard now.
Rock looking to sit in guard and control but Punishment gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Punishment trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punishment preventing the sweep.
Punishment trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rock looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Punishment has picked Rock up and slammed him! Rock can't keep hold of the triangle and Punishment manages to pass to side control!
Rock is looking to regain half guard here but Punishment keeps moving and retains side control.
Rock is trying to buck Punishment off.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice body punch from Punishment.
Rock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Punishment sprawls well initially but Rock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rock wants to advance to full mount but Punishment doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rock stands up over Punishment, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punishment kicks Rock off and gets to his feet.
George Punishment is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punishment fails to land the takedown.
Rock fails to land with a series of punches.
Punishment looks to land a combination but Rock avoids it well.
Rock tries for a takedown but Punishment sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Punishment counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Punishment looks to clinch
and Rock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Punishment being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punishment wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rock is now in half guard.
Punishment is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rock pulls his head out easily.
Rock blocks the strikes from Punishment.
Punishment is trying to get back to full guard.
Punishment has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rock is working away from the top position though.
That's four 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.
Rock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Punishment is trying to control but can't.
Brock Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Punishment is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Punishment throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Punishment 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Punishment!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deacon West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen A Few More Rednecks! as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deacon West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
West throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for West!
West looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
West is trying to break free.
Anderson tries to get the hooks in deep but West pushed the leg off.
West trying to get back to his feet but Anderson is in full control for now.
West tries to break free.
West is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West tries to break free.
Anderson lands strikes to the head.
Anderson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for West.
West is trying to stand back up.
West tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Anderson avoiding West 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West fending off the submission attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Anderson keeps control of the position as West tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy West right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Anderson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
West wants to control his opponent's hands but Anderson gets his hands free.
West tries to escape the position.
West defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anderson's arms.
Anderson has West flattened out and is raining down punches.
West is really stuck here.
West trying to control the action but Anderson just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in a bad position, West is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
West knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
West can't escape the position.
Anderson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. West is looking for a way out.
Anderson looking for the choke from the back.
Anderson wants to control but West is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
West fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
West on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if West tries to get out of the position.
West is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can West avoid being mounted?
West is looking to improve his position.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed West's head.
West is positioning himself well to prevent Anderson advancing to mount.
West actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
West tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
West is looking to stand back up but Anderson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by West.
West is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
West wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, West has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
West looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
West is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to control. West wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andy Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
West shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deacon West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson trying to control the position but West is working away.
West is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
West is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
West wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is in all sorts of trouble here.
West wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Anderson is looking to control West but West is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Anderson is punishing West with strikes - can he finish him?!
Anderson throwing damaging strikes from the back! West could be in trouble here!
Anderson is working the ground and pound. Can West escape?
Anderson scores with strikes from the back.
West is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. West sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
West holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
West wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
West tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. West didn't expect that.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
West doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
West controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Andy Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed West's guard.
Anderson trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
West trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson is trying to control. West wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
West trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
West shoots in and bounces Anderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson controlling West's posture.
West postures up.
West trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anderson's guard.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Anderson is trying to keep West in close.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
West misses with a head kick.
West tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in West's guard now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Anderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Marley looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Counter striker
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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, Tim Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marley looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Slice throws a nice looking combination but Marley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice throws a series of punches but Marley avoids them all with ease.
Slice is looking to clinch.
Slice misses with a looping right.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marley.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Slice misses with a double jab.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slice.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Slice content to stall in guard here.
Slice gets to his feet. Marley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slice!
Slice throws a head kick that misses.
Marley moves out of range of the strikes.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slice shoots in but Marley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slice is trying to defend but Marley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marley in particular looking to stall.
Slice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marley stands up over Slice, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Slice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Marley from controlling successfully.
Slice trying to control the position.
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Marley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now.
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.
Slice wants to stand up but Marley is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Slice shoots and misses
and Marley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Slice!
Tim Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slice.
Slice in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Slice wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Marley dominating with strikes here.
Marley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley looking to control but Slice is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marley landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
Marley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
Slice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Slice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marley.
Slice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marley.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marley is taking a breather. Slice says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice moves into full guard.
Marley is looking to work some ground and pound but Slice has wrist control.
Marley trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marley.
Slice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marley preventing the sweep.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Slice fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marley sprawls well initially but Slice persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Slice controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice working over Marley with some ground and pound. Marley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Slice wants to stand up but Marley is controlling the position.
Slice thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slice takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Slice wants to stand up but Marley is controlling the position.
Marley is looking to control Slice's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marley avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marley gets the takedown into side control.
Slice manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slice's head.
Marley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marley looks to land a strike but Slice avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Slice has his feet on Marley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Slice misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marley gets a clinch.
Slice stops a takedown attempt from Marley.
Slice working hard to break the clinch.
Marley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slice fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Marley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Slice darts in trying to clinch
and Marley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Slice wants to control but Marley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marley controlling the action here.
Marley stops Slice from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marley is stalling here. Slice is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Marley seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Slice has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Marley tries to buck Slice off but Slice is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice trying to control the action but Marley is working from the bottom.
Slice wants to stand but Marley is controlling his arm.
Marley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Slice tries to clinch but Marley moves away
and Marley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Slice trying to keep a closed guard but Marley is proving a slippery customer.
Marley throwing strikes but missing.
Marley wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley looking to pass the guard.
Marley looking to sit in guard and control but Slice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Marley trying to control the position here.
Marley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marley tries to get out of the position.
Slice preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marley throws a series of punches but Slice moves out of range.
Marley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marley counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slice gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slice is looking to break free of the clinch but Marley has double underhooks.
Slice is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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.
Slice has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marley wants a takedown.
Marley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slice gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Marley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Slice slaps away a takedown attempt from Marley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marley shoots in and bounces Slice off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Marley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marley 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Marley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Torregrossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbi Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbi Nakamura has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giovanni Torregrossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robbi Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura dives in and grabs Torregrossa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torregrossa pushes down on Nakamura's head and hops out.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Torregrossa throws a head kick that misses.
Torregrossa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakamura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakamura moves into the clinch successfully.
Torregrossa lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nakamura jumps into guard, dragging Torregrossa to the mat.
Nakamura is looking for a triangle but Torregrossa pushes his legs off easily.
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Torregrossa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakamura on the ground.
Torregrossa trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
Torregrossa is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nakamura is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nakamura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Torregrossa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Torregrossa shrugs it off.
Nakamura goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Torregrossa is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torregrossa is one step ahead there.
Nakamura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakamura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torregrossa is one step ahead there.
Torregrossa 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.
Torregrossa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nakamura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torregrossa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakamura has his foot on Torregrossa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Torregrossa works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torregrossa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torregrossa has managed to get both his arms back between Nakamura's legs - danger averted.
Nakamura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torregrossa is aware though and is defending well.
Nakamura looks gassed!
Torregrossa trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Torregrossa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbi Nakamura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Torregrossa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura moves in looking to clinch but Torregrossa pushes him off.
Torregrossa throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
Torregrossa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Giovanni Torregrossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura shoots in for a double leg but Torregrossa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakamura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Torregrossa circles away.
Torregrossa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura blocks a head kick by Torregrossa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torregrossa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakamura's sensitive parts.
Torregrossa tries to clinch
and Nakamura counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torregrossa's elbow.
Torregrossa tries to break free but Nakamura pushes him back against the cage.
Torregrossa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torregrossa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Torregrossa wants to clinch but Nakamura slips to the side
and Nakamura counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Torregrossa!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Torregrossa turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Nakamura off and cradles Torregrossa's limp body as Nakamura celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Robbi Nakamura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Sinclair has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Strange!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strange tries to clinch up.
Strange tries to clinch but Sinclair is having none of it.
Sinclair misses with a body kick.
Ben Strange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strange tries to clinch there but Sinclair circles away.
Strange tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sinclair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strange wants to clinch up but Sinclair keeps it at a distance.
Sinclair tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strange sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sinclair somewhat.
Sinclair scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strange tries to lock up and control but Sinclair gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strange can't escape the position.
Strange tries to hold on but Sinclair postures up.
Strange is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sinclair is staying active.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strange wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sinclair.
Sinclair tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sinclair is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strange is surviving well by controlling Sinclair's body position as best he can.
Sinclair throwing strikes but Strange bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strange seems keen to control Sinclair's posture.
Strange has his foot on Sinclair's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sinclair works his way back into a safe position though.
Sinclair wants to pass the guard but Strange is keeping the position.
Strange lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sinclair!
Sinclair is trying to escape the mount.
Sinclair slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strange pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strange seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sinclair does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sinclair wants to control but Strange is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sinclair is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strange is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Strange is trying to work for a kimura but Sinclair is defending well.
Sinclair trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strange instigates a clinch.
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 Henry Sinclair will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sinclair throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strange's waist but Strange gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sinclair off to one side.
Strange tries to clinch but Sinclair is having none of it.
Strange fails with the takedown
and Sinclair counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Strange!
Strange just holding on.
Sinclair with the ground and pound from mount.
Sinclair is working for a guillotine from mount but Strange frees his head quite easily.
Strange tries to hold on but Sinclair pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sinclair can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strange is looking to escape.
Sinclair content just to control the position here.
Sinclair is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Strange to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Strange shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Strange bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sinclair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strange can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sinclair wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Strange is looking to work some ground and pound but Sinclair has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strange wants to control from the top but Sinclair keeps moving.
Strange trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sinclair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strange.
Sinclair bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strange's guard.
Sinclair stands and throws Strange's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Strange's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Strange is trying to get back to half guard.
Strange is trying to control Sinclair's posture but Sinclair avoids it.
Strange manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sinclair is trying to maintain the position but Strange is very close to passing his half guard.
Strange is trying to control the action in half guard but Sinclair is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Sinclair dominated that second round.
That's time! Sinclair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Strange shoots and misses
and Sinclair counters with a shoot takedown. Strange fights it but they end up in guard.
Strange has Sinclair pulled in close to control his posture.
Strange is trying to control the position but Sinclair postures up.
Sinclair 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.
Strange looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strange is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strange wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sinclair wants to control from the top but Strange keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange trying to keep a closed guard but Sinclair is proving a slippery customer.
Strange looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sinclair will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Strange shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sinclair working for a triangle but Strange defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sinclair working for a triangle but Strange defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange throwing strikes from guard but Sinclair blocks nicely.
Strange with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sinclair looking for a guillotine here but Strange defends easily.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange drops back looking for a leg! Sinclair is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sinclair manages to kick Strange off! Strange jumps back into Sinclair's guard.
That's four 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sinclair circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sinclair counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Strange!
Strange wants to hold on but Sinclair pushes him away.
Henry Sinclair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strange manages to control the position for a moment.
Henry Sinclair overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sinclair tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ben Strange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sinclair blocks Strange's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Sinclair showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sinclair, 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 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Sinclair!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Anselmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fergus McDugan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anselmo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to HATEBREED-Everyone Bleeds Now. Phillip Anselmo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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262 lbs
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225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phillip Anselmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fergus McDugan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDugan misses with a few strikes there.
Anselmo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anselmo misses with a double jab
and McDugan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anselmo lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anselmo.
It looks like Fergus McDugan has been cut.
Anselmo creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McDugan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McDugan drops to his knees and Anselmo pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Anselmo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blue Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darius Thomas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blue Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darius Thomas!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
It looks like Blue Steel has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Steel on that attempt.
Thomas scores with a takedown into Steel's guard.
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thomas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
Thomas 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.
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.
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.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Thomas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thomas controls the pace.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing Thomas from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Steel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Thomas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blue Steel'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.
Thomas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steel stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thomas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but instead Steel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Thomas trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Steel 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.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thomas is pulling down on Steel's head to control his posture.
Steel 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted 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.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blue Steel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Steel holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thomas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steel tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas works over Steel's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas manages to pull guard.
Steel wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas wants to control but Steel passes easily into half guard.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Thomas trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Thomas scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws out a leg kick but Steel moves out of range and Thomas only half commits.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Steel's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thomas trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Blue Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Darius Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Thomas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trello Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trello Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Colt Williams!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kingston did well to prevent Williams getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Williams connects with a nice short shot to Kingston's temple.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kingston trying to control here.
Williams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Williams decides to stand and escape the position.
Kingston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams connects with a high kick.
Kingston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Kingston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Williams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston struggling a bit here.
Williams cracks Kingston with a big right hand but Kingston just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Williams lands a decent elbow from side control.
Williams stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
Kingston is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kingston avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kingston trying to control but Williams postures up.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingston's head.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Kingston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kingston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kingston is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kingston avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Williams.
Williams tries to score with some ground and pound. Kingston controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingston keeps working.
Williams lands a nice forearm strike.
Kingston can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kingston is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kingston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kingston is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kingston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trello Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to control. Kingston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kingston is trying to stand.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Williams throwing shots but Kingston is blocking nicely.
Williams thows a huge punch but Kingston dodges it nicely.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kingston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Williams scores with a couple of nice shots.
Williams slips a nice elbow through Kingston's hands, connecting with Kingston's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingston is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kingston avoid being mounted?
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingston's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Williams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Kingston shoots in.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Williams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kingston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kingston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Williams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Williams's back!
Williams manages to stand up with Kingston still on his back. Eventually Kingston drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Kingston shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Kingston didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trello Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Williams with a nice head shot there.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams distracts Kingston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kingston is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kingston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams looks for a takedown but Kingston sprawls well.
Kingston doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Kingston wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williams won't allow Kingston to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams passes Kingston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingston keeps working.
Kingston wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kingston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Kingston persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kingston!
Colt Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams breaks from Kingston's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kingston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kingston in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kingston wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Williams tries to control but Kingston wriggling away.
Kingston wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Williams.
Kingston wants to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Kingston is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four 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.
Williams breaks from Kingston's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Williams working Kingston over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Williams.
Kingston is rocked!
Kingston takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Kingston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Williams thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kingston is working to get back to half guard.
Williams looking to finish Kingston with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kingston!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams wants to control the pace but Kingston is squirming around nicely.
Williams with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Williams 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Kingston seems to have got his legs back now.
Kingston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kingston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kingston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kingston is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kingston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams cracks Kingston with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams works over Kingston with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kingston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Kingston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Kingston gets full guard.
Kingston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kingston working a defensive guard here.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williams prevents Kingston from getting back to his feet.
Williams thows a big elbow that misses.
Kingston is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams advances to half guard.
Kingston trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kingston is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kingston avoid being mounted?
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Williams winds up and cracks Kingston with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Williams wants to control but Kingston is keeping him busy.
Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston keeping hold of Williams's head, controlling as best he can.
Kingston wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kingston trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kingston takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Williams scoring with strikes but Kingston is staying in there.
Kingston wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Colt Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Williams avoids the attempt from Kingston to control.
Kingston is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trello Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
Colt Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Williams!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce McGoose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Miller has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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, Jason Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce McGoose!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGoose goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Jason Miller has been cut.
Miller has closed the distance and engaged McGoose in a clinch.
McGoose gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Miller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGoose controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miller is trying to control the position but McGoose postures up.
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGoose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGoose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGoose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGoose trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miller wants to improve his position but instead McGoose has moved into half guard.
Miller has a hand on McGoose's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McGoose takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Miller squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Miller wants to control but McGoose is having none of it.
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.
McGoose controlling the pace for now.
McGoose is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
McGoose ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but McGoose swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but McGoose pushes him off.
McGoose moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by McGoose.
Miller is breathing heavily.
McGoose stuffs the takedown.
McGoose closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miller to the mat! Miller manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGoose stays in close to Miller's body and controls the position.
Miller looking to control.
McGoose controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGoose stands up and waves to Miller to follow him.
McGoose gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGoose manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGoose wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGoose is keeping the position for now.
McGoose is pulling down on Miller's head to control his posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller wants to pass the guard but McGoose is keeping the position.
McGoose controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce McGoose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Miller's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGoose lands a jab-cross combination.
McGoose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and McGoose counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at McGoose to acknowledge the strikes.
Miller looks to clinch
and McGoose counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as McGoose lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
McGoose with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGoose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGoose throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGoose works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.
Jason Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from McGoose does no damage.
McGoose scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Miller is rocked!
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller shoots and misses
and McGoose counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGoose drops Miller with a beautiful combination! Miller stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McGoose is looking for the KO!
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGoose has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
Miller seems to have got his legs back now.
McGoose breaks from the clinch.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGoose lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bruce McGoose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGoose goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick by Miller misses
and McGoose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miller's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGoose stays in close to Miller's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGoose's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McGoose stands up and waves to Miller to follow him.
McGoose scores with a leg kick.
McGoose closes the distance and clinches.
McGoose jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGoose has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
McGoose looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGoose looking for a sweep. Not yet McGoose, not yet.
McGoose is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.
That's four 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.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but McGoose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGoose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGoose kicks Miller off and gets to his feet.
McGoose throws a one two combo.
McGoose uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
McGoose swinging wildly here.
McGoose throws a combination. Miller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGoose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and McGoose moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce McGoose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Miller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McGoose scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.
Miller looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McGoose puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McGoose slows the pace down in half guard.
Bruce McGoose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller tries to roll over but McGoose keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is trying to stand.
McGoose is taking a breather. Miller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McGoose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miller has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGoose not doing much here.
Bruce McGoose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGoose controlling the action here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bruce McGoose just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGoose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McGoose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miller is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to control the position but McGoose now has his back.
Good control from McGoose.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce McGoose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGoose 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce McGoose!
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