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CCoR - XXXI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zombo Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akimoto Akira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akimoto Akira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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260 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zombo Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akimoto Akira!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Axe misses with an uppercut.
Axe with a hook.
Akira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Axe pinned against the cage. Axe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Axe scores with a nice head shot.
Axe misses with the combination.
Akira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Axe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Akira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Akira gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Akira content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Akira stands up and beckons Axe to join him on the feet.
Akira clinches with his opponent.
Akira has clasped his hands together around Axe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Axe defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe is not content to let Akira control the position.
Akira working the ground and pound from side control.
Akira works to advance to full mount. Axe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Akira controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Axe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira looking to finish with strikes here!
Akira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Akira trying to control but Axe is having none of it.
Akira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Axe is now in Akira's guard. A big mistake from Akira there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Axe has managed to get both his arms back between Akira's legs - danger averted.
Akira seems keen to control Axe's posture.
Axe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akira pulls Axe in to control the position.
Axe distracts Akira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Axe trying to control but Akira is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akimoto Akira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A left lands for Axe.
Akira throws out a leg kick but Axe moves out of range and Akira only half commits.
Axe with a nice cross.
Akira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zombo Axe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Akira.
Akira moves into the clinch.
Akira wants a takedown.
Axe prevents the takedown attempt.
Zombo Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimoto Akira.
Axe tries a body shot but Akira blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Axe effectively controlling the action here.
Axe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Akira is keeping busy.
Akira goes for a takedown attempt but Axe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Axe shoots in but no luck this time.
Akira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Axe throws a sloppy head kick and Akira moves out of range easily.
Axe lands a jab to the nose.
Axe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akira dives in and scores a takedown into Axe's guard.
Akira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira distracts Axe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Akira trying to control the position from guard on top but Axe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Akira 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Akimoto Akira wasn't active enough on the ground.
Akira shoots and misses
and Axe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zombo Axe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Axe closes the distance and clinches up with Akira, looking for a takedown. Axe pushes Akira against the cage but Akira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Axe swivels and escapes.
Akira is breathing heavily.
Akira drives through and clinches with Axe against the cage.
Axe is pressed up against the cage. Akira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Axe down to the mat. Axe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Axe fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axe throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akimoto Akira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Akira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Axe catches Akira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zombo Axe is winning the standup battle so far.
Akira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akira gets a takedown into half guard.
Akira stands up from half guard.
Axe's corner calls for a 1-2. Axe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Axe pinned against the cage. Axe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Akira moves out of range as Axe throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Akira.
A solid leg kick lands there for Axe.
Akira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Axe lands a jab to Akira's midsection.
Akira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Axe avoids it really well and circles away.
Zombo Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimoto Akira.
Axe thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira has a takedown stuffed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Axe. That's going to slow Akira down.
Akira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Axe.
Akira shoots in and drives through. Axe sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Axe.
Axe throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akira is looking to clinch.
Axe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Axe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe drives through and clinches with Akira against the cage.
Akira is trying to pull guard but Axe has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Axe.
Zombo Axe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Axe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Akimoto Akira has been cut.
Axe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Axe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Axe landing knees to the body.
Axe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe pushes Akira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Axe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Axe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akira circles away.
Akira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Axe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axe connects with a crisp jab.
Akira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Axe tries a head kick but it misses.
Akimoto Akira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Axe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zombo Axe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akira 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akimoto Akira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lewis McLay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blair Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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34
133 lbs
12 - 19 - 0 |
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135 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis McLay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blair Davis!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
McLay looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
McLay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davis after a bit of a struggle.
Davis landing knees to the body.
Davis crunches a lovely knee into McLay's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davis obliges.
Davis looking to throw knees to the head but McLay is blocking nicely.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but McLay blocks with his arms.
Davis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McLay in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Davis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McLay takes a knee right on the jaw!
Davis crunches a lovely knee into McLay's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis connects with a nasty looking knee right to McLay's face.
Davis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Davis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLay blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. McLay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Davis landing knees to the head.
Davis connects with a knee to the head.
McLay is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Oh McLay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McLay avoids the elbow strike from Davis, against the cage.
Davis has McLay pressed against the cage.
Davis scores a nice knee to the body.
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Davis landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Davis just misses with a elbow thrown towards McLay's brow.
Davis connects with a nasty looking knee right to McLay's face.
Davis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davis drops McLay with a big knee straight up the middle! McLay is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis gets a clinch.
The two fighters are battling for control here. McLay trying to break out of Davis's Thai clinch. Davis unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops McLay to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Davis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Blair Davis!
Blair Davis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esta me Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esta me Dinero will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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30
140 lbs
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130 lbs
9 - 21 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Esta me Dinero!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield throws a combination. Dinero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dinero looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Redfield clinches with his opponent.
Redfield has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dinero uses from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Redfield is looking to stand up but Dinero isn't so interested in that idea.
Redfield wants to sweep here but Dinero controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinero throwing strikes from guard but Redfield blocks nicely.
Redfield managing to control the position.
Redfield wants to sweep here but Dinero controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Redfield pulls Dinero in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chris Redfield.
Redfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Redfield.
Nice uppercut lands for Redfield. That snapped Dinero's head back.
Redfield clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Redfield.
Redfield lands a shot to the body.
Redfield stalling against the cage.
Redfield has picked Dinero up - he's going for a ride! Redfield dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redfield clinches up against the cage.
Redfield gets through Dinero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redfield dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Redfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Redfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Redfield pressing his opponent against the cage.
Redfield scores with a hook to the body.
Redfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Redfield manages to pull guard.
Redfield is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Redfield keeping moving, preventing Dinero from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinero stopping the sweep attempt from Redfield.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Redfield holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Redfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dinero doesn't seem bothered though.
Redfield lands a body shot.
Redfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Redfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Redfield.
Redfield jumps into guard, dragging Dinero to the mat.
Redfield lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dinero!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Redfield is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Redfield gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Redfield pulls Dinero into guard.
Redfield is pulling down on Dinero's head. It's preventing any offense from Dinero, at least for the moment.
Dinero wants to pass the guard but Redfield is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Redfield gets a clinch.
Redfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinero avoids it.
Dinero being controlled against the cage.
Dinero trying to control the position but instead, Redfield has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dinero into the cage.
Redfield slowing the pace effectively.
Dinero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redfield is looking to clinch but Dinero is avoiding it.
Redfield rushes Dinero and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dinero is breathing heavily.
Redfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dinero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Redfield.
Redfield slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield scores with a shot to the side of Dinero's head.
Redfield is trying to pull guard but Dinero has him pressed against the cage.
Dinero wants to break free but Redfield has control.
Redfield pulls guard effortlessly.
Redfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dinero scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Redfield manages to mount him!
Redfield is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Redfield rushes Dinero and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield slows down the pace here.
Chris Redfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Redfield scores with a knee to the head.
Redfield pulls guard.
Dinero won't allow Redfield to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redfield is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Redfield 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.
Dinero trying to control but Redfield is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield pulls Dinero in to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Chris Redfield wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Redfield.
Redfield connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dinero's face.
Redfield lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Redfield takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Redfield is leaning against Dinero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redfield stalls.
Redfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dinero is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Redfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redfield pulls guard effortlessly.
Dinero won't allow Redfield to sweep him here.
Redfield pulls Dinero in close to his closed guard and prevents Dinero from doing any damage or advancing position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chris Redfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Redfield just wasn't active enough.
Dinero tries for a takedown but Redfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Redfield tries to clinch up.
Chris Redfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfield forces Dinero back against the cage and clinches.
Dinero is trying to break the clinch but Redfield has him pressed against the cage.
Dinero prevents a takedown attempt there.
Redfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinero backwards.
Redfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redfield prevents Dinero from breaking the clinch.
Dinero tries to land knees in the clinch but Redfield avoids the damage to the body.
Redfield has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dinero uses from the top position.
Redfield pulls Dinero in close to prevent any damage.
Redfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redfield has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dinero off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dinero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Redfield closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dinero's guard.
Dinero is working an open guard so Redfield takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dinero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redfield.
Dinero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dinero at a distance.
Redfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Dinero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redfield has Dinero up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Redfield.
Dinero being controlled against the cage.
Redfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinero backwards.
Nice body punch from Redfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Redfield.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Redfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Redfield wants to take the fight to the mat but Dinero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Redfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Redfield has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dinero regains guard immediately.
Redfield stands up from Dinero's guard - Redfield perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dinero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redfield.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Redfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redfield moves in looking to clinch but Dinero pushes him off.
Dinero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dinero, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Redfield - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dinero trying to stall but Redfield improves his position.
Redfield works on Dinero's body with a couple of short punches.
Dinero lands an elbow that stopped Redfield in his tracks for a moment.
Redfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redfield with a knee to the head.
Redfield ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Redfield no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dinero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dinero tries to stand but Redfield is controlling from the bottom.
Dinero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Redfield manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dinero has Redfield in his guard.
Redfield gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield drives through and clinches with Dinero against the cage.
Dinero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Redfield lands a body punch.
Redfield manages to pull 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!
Dinero stopping the sweep attempt from Redfield.
Redfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinero can do to turn this around?
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 fight!
Chris Redfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redfield has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Redfield!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gandalf Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You shall not pass. 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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218 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gandalf Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Grey lands.
McCormick fails with the takedown.
Grey throws a poor cross that misses
and McCormick counters with an outside leg kick.
Grey throws a leg kick
and McCormick counters with a thumping low kick.
McCormick moves away from the strike by Grey.
McCormick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCormick.
Grey throws a solid leg kick but McCormick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grey.
Grey loads up on a big right hand but McCormick slips the punch.
A cross from Grey lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCormick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gandalf Grey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey misses with a hook.
McCormick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown by McCormick or perhaps it was just good defense by Grey which made him look bad.
Gandalf Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny McCormick.
Grey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Grey misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grey throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCormick counters with a nice leg kick.
Grey cracks McCormick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCormick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grey looks to throw the jab but McCormick is out of range.
Grey's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCormick under the eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey misses with a left hand
and McCormick counters with a good low kick that Grey was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Grey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCormick's head.
McCormick is rocked!
Grey misses with a lunging right hand
and McCormick counters with an outside leg kick.
McCormick is still on wobbly legs! Can Grey finish him?
Grey rushes McCormick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCormick seems to have recovered his senses.
Grey misses with the head strike.
Grey prevents McCormick from breaking the clinch.
Grey breaks from the clinch.
Grey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCormick is trying desperately to land a takedown but Grey is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McCormick.
Grey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCormick.
McCormick shoots in but no luck this time.
Grey misses with a two punch combination.
McCormick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grey is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grey. McCormick does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCormick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grey.
Grey lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCormick's sensitive parts.
Grey misses with the combination.
McCormick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grey but Grey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCormick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grey looks to land a right hand but McCormick moved out of range.
Grey tries to clinch there but McCormick circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCormick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grey thuds his right hand into McCormick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCormick manages to avoid it.
Grey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Grey.
Grey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCormick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCormick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCormick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grey cracks McCormick with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McCormick falls to his knees and Grey doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gandalf Grey!
After winning the bout, Gandalf Grey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alkofer comes to the cage accompanied by Jump Jump - Busta Rhymes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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Brawler
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Baby Blue!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alkofer with a poor takedown
and Blue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alkofer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Alkofer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alkofer with a poor takedown
and Blue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blue, right into the meat.
Alkofer fails with the takedown
and Blue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alkofer fails with the takedown
and Alkofer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alkofer is rocked!
Alkofer is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alkofer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blue counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Alkofer badly! He tries to strike back but Blue puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Alkofer out cold! Oh man, Alkofer will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baby Blue!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ava Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ava Noel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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26
171 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ava Noel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cameron Poe!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poe scores with a head kick.
It looks like Ava Noel has been cut.
Poe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cameron Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noel slips under a jab from Poe.
Poe thuds a left hand into Noel's body.
Poe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noel under the eye.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Noel got wobbled bad by a big combination! Poe presses forward with punches and knees until Noel stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Noel closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Poe!
A relieved looking Cameron Poe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jade Malikai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malikai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Big in Japan - Guano Apes. Ronnie Castillo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jade Malikai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malikai clinches up with Castillo and pushes him back against the cage.
Malikai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malikai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malikai trying to land knees to the body.
Malikai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malikai fails to pull guard.
Come on Castillo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Malikai looking to slow down the pace here.
Malikai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Castillo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malikai misses with a knee strike.
Malikai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Malikai looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malikai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malikai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malikai managing to block the knees to the body from Castillo.
Malikai missing with knees to the body.
Castillo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malikai is keeping busy.
Castillo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Castillo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castillo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malikai managing to block the knees to the body from Castillo.
Come on Castillo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Malikai looking to slow down the pace here.
Castillo managing to block the knees to the body from Malikai.
Castillo trying to stall but Malikai improves his position.
Malikai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Castillo.
Castillo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Malikai blocks the elbow strike.
Malikai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castillo avoids it.
Castillo tries to stall but Malikai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Malikai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malikai lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillo effectively controlling the action here.
Malikai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Castillo is trying to maintain a safe position but Malikai gets an underhook and turns Castillo into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ronnie Castillo.
Castillo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malikai will feel that in the morning.
Castillo throws a sloppy head kick and Malikai moves out of range easily.
Malikai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Malikai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castillo throws out a leg kick but Malikai moves out of range and Castillo only half commits.
Castillo scoring well with a low kick there.
Castillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ronnie Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo throws a head kick but Malikai moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malikai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malikai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Castillo lands a high kick to the side of Malikai's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Castillo dives into guard, looking to finish.
Malikai is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castillo wants to get up but he can't break Malikai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Malikai is still in real trouble! Can Castillo finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malikai trying to keep a closed guard but Castillo is proving a slippery customer.
Castillo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malikai seems to have recovered his senses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Malikai moves into the clinch.
Malikai misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malikai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castillo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malikai tries to land knees in the clinch but Castillo avoids the damage to the body.
Castillo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malikai's defenses.
Malikai tries to score a body lock takedown but Castillo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Castillo to work.
Malikai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Castillo wants to stall.
Malikai missing with knees to the body.
Malikai misses with a knee strike.
Castillo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castillo misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malikai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malikai misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Castillo to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malikai avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Castillo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malikai has managed to clinch.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malikai avoids it.
Malikai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malikai trying to land knees to the body.
Malikai throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castillo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malikai's brow.
Castillo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malikai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castillo landing knees to the body.
Castillo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Castillo lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castillo stalling in the clinch but Malikai improves position.
Castillo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Castillo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Malikai is breathing heavily.
Castillo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Castillo working Malikai over with knees to the body.
Castillo lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo trying to land knees to the body.
Castillo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Castillo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castillo crunches a lovely knee into Malikai's ribcage.
Malikai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malikai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malikai avoiding damage as Castillo throws knees to the body.
Malikai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malikai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castillo scores a nice knee to the body.
Castillo is trying to maintain a safe position but Malikai gets an underhook and turns Castillo into the cage.
Castillo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Castillo lands a good knee to the midsection. Malikai won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castillo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Castillo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo trying to control the position but instead, Malikai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Castillo into the cage.
Castillo scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Castillo trying to land knees to the body.
Malikai tries to land a knee to the head but Castillo blocks with his arms.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malikai avoids it.
Castillo scores a nice knee to the body.
Malikai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malikai avoids a wild elbow strike from Castillo.
Castillo is pushing Malikai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Castillo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malikai.
Castillo landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Castillo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malikai turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Malikai manages to end up in side control.
Castillo bucks up and tries to throw Malikai off but instead Malikai has got his back!
Malikai lands a shot to the head.
Castillo won't enjoy being in this position. Malikai looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Castillo is tapping - it's over boys! Malikai picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jade Malikai!
A less than humble Jade Malikai misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop DoGG. On his way into the cage it seems that Ricky Davis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ricky Davis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
200 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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27
190 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcelo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alves as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Alves.
Davis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Davis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alves, who protects the arm well.
Alves regains half guard.
Davis is looking to advance position but Alves won't allow it.
Davis is looking for a kimura here.
Davis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alves sees it coming and defends easily.
Alves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davis 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.
Davis preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Davis!
Davis is trying to escape the mount.
Alves lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Davis is looking to improve his position but Alves isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alves lands a big elbow.
Davis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Alves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Davis wants to work for an arm triangle but Alves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davis is working for a submission of some sort.
Davis is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alves wants to stand up but Davis is controlling him.
Davis drops back looking for a leg! Alves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alves manages to kick Davis off! Davis jumps back into Alves's guard.
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis stops Alves from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alves has escaped and now he's on top!
Alves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davis's head.
Alves wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Davis working for submissions but it's allowed Alves to get to half guard.
Alves is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis manages to get to full guard.
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Davis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves stuffs the takedown attempt from Davis. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alves but Alves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ricky Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves looks for the body kick but Davis saw that one coming.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alves gets a clinch.
Davis takes a shot to the head.
Alves tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alves throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Davis shoots in but Alves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davis fails with the takedown.
Alves stuffs the takedown attempt from Davis. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Alves misses the target.
Alves loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to clinch.
Davis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense.
Alves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marcelo Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves misses with a low kick as Davis jumps back.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves scores with a decent looking hook.
Alves tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Alves attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alves misses with the combination.
Marcelo Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
Davis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alves missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Davis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alves tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Davis is in Alves's guard.
Davis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davis has Alves in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis has momentary wrist control but Alves slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves landing some decent shots from guard.
Ricky Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alves is aware though and is defending well.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alves is one step ahead there.
Alves distracts Davis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Alves 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Alves which made him look bad.
Alves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davis.
Alves tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alves swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis connects with a crisp jab.
Davis staying out of range there.
Davis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Alves tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis checks a leg kick nicely.
Alves throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Alves scores with a hook.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Alves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Alves swinging wildly here.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Alves tried to score with a low kick but Davis checks it.
Davis avoids the body shot from Alves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves moves to clinch but Davis breaks away
and Davis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Alves is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Davis!
Our winner, Ricky Davis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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