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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maddox The Shark Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maddox The Shark Head!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch tries to clinch but The Shark Head is having none of it.
Fitch looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The Shark Head circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Shark Head moves out of range as Fitch strikes.
The Shark Head rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses.
Fitch ducks under a wild hook from The Shark Head.
Fitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Shark Head dips to his left and cracks Fitch with an uppercut!
The Shark Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Shark Head fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitch.
The Shark Head scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shark Head turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitch misses with a takedown attempt - The Shark Head sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fitch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Shark Head connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Shark Head cracks Fitch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Shark Head lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by The Shark Head.
The Shark Head throws a good cross that connects.
The Shark Head's corner calls for a 1-2. The Shark Head obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Shark Head misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Shark Head throws the left hand but Fitch avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from The Shark Head.
The Shark Head connects with a single shot there.
The Shark Head connects with a leg kick. Fitch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Shark Head closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Shark Head is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fitch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The Shark Head lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by The Shark Head.
Maddox The Shark Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Shark Head connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitch. Fitch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Shark Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Shark Head keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Shark Head, right into the meat.
Fitch needs to keep his hands up - The Shark Head had a free shot at his head there.
The Shark Head scores with a punch to the head.
The Shark Head works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut there from The Shark Head.
Fitch defending well as The Shark Head loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Shark Head lands with a hook. Fitch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. The Shark Head catches Fitch right on the button with a cross.
Fitch shoots in but no luck this time.
The Shark Head throws a big shot that misses.
Jon Fitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Shark Head chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Shark Head has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Shark Head feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitch's calf.
Good shot there by The Shark Head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Shark Head looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Shark Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maddox The Shark Head dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from The Shark Head misses.
The Shark Head connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Shark Head.
The Shark Head lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitch's sensitive parts.
The Shark Head scores with a leg kick.
Jon Fitch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Shark Head lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Shark Head swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Shark Head clobbers Fitch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice cross by The Shark Head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Shark Head scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Shark Head lunges at Fitch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitch's hand.
Fitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Shark Head throws out the jab.
Fitch ducks under a wild hook from The Shark Head.
Fitch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Shark Head scores with a hook.
The Shark Head scores with a jab. Fitch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Shark Head cracks Fitch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Shark Head feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fitchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Shark Head tests Fitch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Shark Head scores with a leg kick.
Fitch moves away from the strike by The Shark Head.
The Shark Head sizes up Fitch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Shark Head dips to his left and cracks Fitch with an uppercut!
The Shark Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fitch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fitch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maddox The Shark Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Shark Head, right into the meat.
Good shot there by The Shark Head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch walks into a stiff left hand from The Shark Head.
The Shark Head throws a leg kick which misses Fitch's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitch tries to avoid it.
The Shark Head scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - The Shark Head throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Shark Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Shark Head fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitch.
The Shark Head connects with a right hand. Fitch shakes it off.
The Shark Head looks to land a right hand but Fitch moved out of range.
Fitch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Shark Head tests Fitch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitch shoots in looking for a takedown. The Shark Head tries to sprawl out of it but Fitch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Shark Head manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Shark Head uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitch has time to react.
Nice cross by The Shark Head.
The Shark Head throws a leg kick which misses Fitch's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitch tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Shark Head turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Shark Head sizes up Fitch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maddox The Shark Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
The Shark Head lands with a hook. Fitch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitch dives in and grabs The Shark Head's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Shark Head pushes down on Fitch's head and hops out.
The Shark Head bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitch's head backwards.
Fitch wants to clinch
and The Shark Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitch walks into a straight right hand from The Shark Head.
Fitch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Shark Head misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Shark Head fails to land with a series of punches.
The Shark Head loads up on a big right hand but Fitch slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shark Head throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Shark Head cracks Fitch with an open hand slap.
The Shark Head moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Shark Head misses with a hook. Fitch ducked under it nicely.
A jab from The Shark Head finds it's way through Fitch's defenses.
A swing and a miss from The Shark Head.
Fitch dodges the punch combination from The Shark Head.
The Shark Head connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Shark Head connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Fitch.
The Shark Head looks to land a combination but Fitch avoids it well.
The Shark Head misses with a hook.
That kick from The Shark Head tenderised Fitch's leg. Fitch is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Shark Head misses with a looping right.
Fitch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Shark Head throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitch on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Shark Head feints and then cracks Fitch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitch down.
The Shark Head lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitch's head.
The Shark Head scores with a jab.
Fitch 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.
Fitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Shark Head.
The Shark Head lands a lovely overhand right.
The Shark Head misses with a few strikes there.
The Shark Head lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Shark Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Shark Head connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitch's hands.
The Shark Head scores with a nice right hand.
Fitch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Shark Head avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Shark Head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by The Shark Head.
Jon Fitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from The Shark Head finds it's way through Fitch's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maddox The Shark Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Shark Head 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 Winston Howard scores the fight for Maddox The Shark Head!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Maddox The Shark Head!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Maddox The Shark Head!
Maddox The Shark Head wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Maddox The Shark Head 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Weebalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, If You Smelllllll. Weebalos has chosen Big Sean - Guap as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Weebalos!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Weebalos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Weebalos's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weebalos's head.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Weebalos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Weebalos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weebalos but Weebalos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weebalos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Weebalos in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weebalos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weebalos, pushing him back against the cage.
Weebalos breaks the clinch.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weebalos's efforts to push away.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Weebalos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones stalls.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Weebalos avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
A knee to the head by Weebalos.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Weebalos tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Weebalos tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Weebalos gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Weebalos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Weebalos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Weebalos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weebalos is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weebalos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weebalos wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weebalos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weebalos trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Weebalos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duke Weebalos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Weebalos pinned against the cage. Weebalos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones has Weebalos up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weebalos looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Weebalos is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weebalos down to the mat. Weebalos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weebalos feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Weebalos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weebalos tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Weebalos from controlling successfully.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones has his hands on Weebalos's head, controlling the position.
Weebalos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weebalos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Weebalos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pulls Weebalos in close to his closed guard and prevents Weebalos from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Weebalos.
Jones looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Weebalos has him pressed against the cage.
Weebalos stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Weebalos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weebalos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weebalos prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weebalos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones wants a takedown.
Weebalos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Weebalos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weebalos wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Weebalos has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Jones wants to control from the top but Weebalos keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Brad Jones wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Weebalos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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 Brad Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones has managed to clinch.
Weebalos lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Brad Jones has been cut.
Weebalos tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Weebalos looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weebalos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Weebalos looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weebalos tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Weebalos is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weebalos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Weebalos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Weebalos!
Weebalos tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Weebalos wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Weebalos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Weebalos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weebalos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weebalos has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Weebalos stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Weebalos tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Brad Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weebalos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Weebalos keeps him there for the moment.
Weebalos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Weebalos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Weebalos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Weebalos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Weebalos with a knee to the head.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos scores a nice knee to the body.
Weebalos prevents the takedown attempt.
Weebalos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Weebalos lands a takedown into guard.
Weebalos is stalling in the full guard.
Weebalos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weebalos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Weebalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Weebalos 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 John Mangel scores the fight for Duke Weebalos!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Duke Weebalos!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Duke Weebalos!
Duke Weebalos wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Duke Weebalos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Debonair Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bromley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bromley has chosen Number One as his entrance music. David Bromley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Debonair Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Bromley!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Debonair Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Bromley shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bromley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Bromley takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown by Mitchell or perhaps it was just good defense by Bromley which made him look bad.
Mitchell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bromley is staying active underneath Mitchell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bromley is trying to stand back up but Mitchell is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bromley trying to hold on to Mitchell's head to control him but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell working the head and body with strikes.
Bromley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bromley.
Bromley wants to stand but Mitchell is controlling the position.
Bromley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mitchell passes into side control.
Mitchell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bromley to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Bromley is working from the bottom.
Bromley dodges the ground and pound from Mitchell.
Mitchell working the head and body with strikes.
Mitchell in side control, throwing shots but Bromley defends.
Bromley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mitchell is controlling him well.
The referee asks Mitchell politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mitchell prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bromley looks to move to half guard but instead Mitchell has passed into mount! Damn!
Mitchell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell working Bromley over with strikes here.
Bromley is squirming around, avoiding Mitchell's attempts to control the action.
Mitchell with the ground and pound from mount.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mitchell looking to secure an arm triangle but Bromley defends it well.
Mitchell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bromley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mitchell controlling the position easily from mount.
Mitchell looking to control but Bromley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mitchell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Debonair Mitchell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mitchell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bromley avoids it really well and circles away.
Bromley closes the distance and clinches up with Mitchell, looking for a takedown. Bromley pushes Mitchell against the cage but Mitchell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell shoots in but Bromley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mitchell is trying to drag Bromley to the mat but Bromley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Debonair Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bromley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bromley looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Mitchell stops a takedown attempt from Bromley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bromley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mitchell is keeping busy.
Bromley has Mitchell pushed against the cage.
Mitchell has clasped his hands together around Bromley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mitchell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mitchell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bromley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bromley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mitchell winds up and cracks Bromley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bromley tries to get to full guard but Mitchell has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell works his way into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bromley, who protects the arm well.
Bromley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bromley is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
Bromley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitchell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mitchell happy to just control the position for now.
Bromley is trying to get back to half guard.
Mitchell wants to control but Bromley is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a nice forearm strike.
Bromley defending against the ground and pound.
Mitchell controlling the position.
Mitchell is trying to get an arm triangle but Bromley is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Debonair Mitchell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bromley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bromley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mitchell somewhat.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bromley defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Debonair Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell fails with the takedown
and Bromley counters with a left to the body.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bromley.
Bromley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Bromley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mitchell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bromley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mitchell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Bromley has wrist control.
Debonair Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bromley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mitchell controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bromley wants to get back to his feet but Mitchell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mitchell content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Debonair Mitchell just wasn't active enough.
Mitchell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bromley tries to avoid it but Mitchell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bromley to the ground. Bromley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left lands for Bromley.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt.
Bromley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bromley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bromley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mitchell defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bromley controlling the action here.
Mitchell looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mitchell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bromley looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mitchell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bromley is looking to escape.
David Bromley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Mitchell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Debonair Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitchell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bromley is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Debonair Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mitchell, 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 for Debonair Mitchell!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Debonair Mitchell!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Debonair Mitchell!
Debonair Mitchell wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tobias Franklin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tobias Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wallace throws a right hand that Franklin ducks under and follows up with a left that Franklin also avoids with ease.
Wallace moves into range and connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Wallace finds it's target.
Wallace lands a right hook to the body.
Wallace tests Franklin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vincent Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franklin.
Franklin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wallace closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wallace lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franklin controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself.
Wallace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franklin on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Franklin blocks nicely.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wallace working some strikes from top position.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin working a defensive guard here.
Franklin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wallace's guard.
Wallace is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet.
Wallace on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wallace tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.
Wallace seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wallace pushes Franklin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but Franklin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot by Wallace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wallace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wallace stands up over Franklin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franklin working a defensive guard here.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but Franklin is keeping the position.
Wallace is working Franklin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wallace lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wallace trying to hold on to Franklin's head to control him but Franklin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace wants to improve his position but Franklin is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franklin is trying to work for a kimura but Wallace is defending well.
Franklin wants to free his trapped foot but Wallace is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wallace wants to control but Franklin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franklin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wallace tries to roll over but Franklin keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Wallace dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Franklin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vincent Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but Franklin is keeping the position.
Wallace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wallace with a nice head shot there.
Wallace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wallace preventing the sweep.
Wallace has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Franklin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wallace is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Franklin pulls down on the head and he's put Wallace to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobias Franklin!
During a confident post fight interview, Tobias Franklin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchy McArmsnappington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Punchy McArmsnappington!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McArmsnappington scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McArmsnappington throws a looping overhand right but Brandao ducks down to avoid it.
Brandao shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Brandao slips a nice elbow through McArmsnappington's hands, connecting with McArmsnappington's forehead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McArmsnappington gets full guard.
Brandao chips away with some ground and pound.
McArmsnappington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McArmsnappington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArmsnappington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brandao works over McArmsnappington with some ground and pound from guard.
McArmsnappington will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Brandao tries to free his leg and advance position but McArmsnappington is retaining full guard.
McArmsnappington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brandao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao content to stall in guard here.
McArmsnappington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandao is one step ahead there.
Brandao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brandao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McArmsnappington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brandao passes McArmsnappington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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. Brandao connects with a nice short shot to McArmsnappington's temple.
McArmsnappington trying to control from the bottom.
Brandao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McArmsnappington defends it well.
McArmsnappington tries to get to full guard but Brandao has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brandao is working for a kimura but McArmsnappington is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Brandao trying to control the action but McArmsnappington is working from the bottom.
McArmsnappington tries to get to full guard but Brandao has control of the leg.
Brandao 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.
Brandao seems to be working for a kimura but McArmsnappington defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao is working for a submission of some sort.
Brandao wants to pass to mount but McArmsnappington is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is looking for a kimura but McArmsnappington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brandao to get the leverage.
McArmsnappington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McArmsnappington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McArmsnappington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brandao is just riding it out for now. McArmsnappington eventually gives up the hold.
Brandao wants to improve his position but McArmsnappington is controlling well.
Brandao is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McArmsnappington passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brandao wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington looking to control but Brandao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brandao gets back to half guard.
Brandao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McArmsnappington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McArmsnappington's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao is hanging on to McArmsnappington's back as he tries to escape.
Brandao has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McArmsnappington has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy McArmsnappington right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McArmsnappington trying to control the hands but Brandao breaks the grip.
Brandao is looking for the choke from the back position but McArmsnappington is controlling his hands well.
Brandao gets his hands free as McArmsnappington looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brandao closes the distance and clinches.
McArmsnappington lands with a left to the head.
Brandao is trying to trip McArmsnappington. He has hold of a leg but McArmsnappington is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brandao persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brandao landing some decent shots from guard.
Brandao landing with the ground and pound.
Brandao wants to control from the top but McArmsnappington keeps moving.
Brandao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McArmsnappington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandao is aware though and is defending well.
Brandao chips away with some ground and pound.
Brandao 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McArmsnappington has his foot on Brandao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandao works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brandao content to stall in guard here.
McArmsnappington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandao is one step ahead there.
McArmsnappington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McArmsnappington is breathing heavily.
Brandao content to stall in guard here.
Brandao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McArmsnappington is keeping the position for now.
Brandao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diego Brandao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McArmsnappington controls Brandao momentarily but Brandao frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandao wants to pass the guard but McArmsnappington is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is stalling in the full guard.
Brandao lands a couple of digs.
Brandao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brandao stopping the sweep attempt from McArmsnappington.
Brandao drops back looking for a leg! McArmsnappington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McArmsnappington manages to kick Brandao off! Brandao jumps back into McArmsnappington's guard.
Brandao drops back looking for a leg! McArmsnappington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McArmsnappington manages to kick Brandao off! Brandao jumps back into McArmsnappington's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArmsnappington has his foot on Brandao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandao works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao trying to control but McArmsnappington is working from the bottom.
McArmsnappington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brandao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McArmsnappington's guard.
McArmsnappington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brandao with a nice head shot there.
McArmsnappington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandao manages to get himself to full guard.
McArmsnappington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brandao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McArmsnappington has managed to get both his arms back between Brandao's legs - danger averted.
Brandao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brandao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McArmsnappington is aware though and is defending well.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing McArmsnappington from controlling successfully.
Brandao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brandao punching from the bottom - just letting McArmsnappington know he's still in a fight.
Brandao wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing McArmsnappington from controlling successfully.
Brandao wants to stand but McArmsnappington is controlling the position.
McArmsnappington throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McArmsnappington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McArmsnappington jabs at Brandao's body.
McArmsnappington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArmsnappington throws a nice looking combination but Brandao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McArmsnappington shoots in but Brandao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McArmsnappington connects with the punch.
McArmsnappington catches Brandao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McArmsnappington is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McArmsnappington misses with an uppercut. Brandao saw that one coming.
McArmsnappington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by McArmsnappington or perhaps it was just good defense by Brandao which made him look bad.
McArmsnappington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McArmsnappington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from McArmsnappington misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McArmsnappington.
McArmsnappington checks a leg kick.
Brandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArmsnappington.
Brandao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McArmsnappington is trying to defend but Brandao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brandao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McArmsnappington sees it coming and defends easily.
McArmsnappington trying to hold on to Brandao's head to control him but Brandao postures up.
McArmsnappington looking for submissions off his back.
McArmsnappington is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is looking for a kimura but McArmsnappington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brandao to get the leverage.
Punchy McArmsnappington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandao prevents McArmsnappington from improving his position.
McArmsnappington is trying to control but can't.
McArmsnappington is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brandao scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brandao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McArmsnappington is refusing to be controlled, as Brandao sits in half guard.
McArmsnappington trying to control from the bottom.
Brandao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McArmsnappington is staying active underneath Brandao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandao is working away from the top position though.
Brandao wants to pass the guard but McArmsnappington is defending well.
McArmsnappington is looking to improve his position.
Brandao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. McArmsnappington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brandao won't allow McArmsnappington to sweep him here.
McArmsnappington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brandao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McArmsnappington's head.
McArmsnappington has momentary wrist control but Brandao slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao distracts McArmsnappington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brandao with a nice head shot there.
McArmsnappington keeping moving, preventing Brandao from controlling successfully.
McArmsnappington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brandao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao works over McArmsnappington with some ground and pound from guard.
Brandao slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandao is nestled in close to McArmsnappington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brandao is taking a breather. McArmsnappington 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.
Brandao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brandao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Diego Brandao!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Diego Brandao!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao wins by unanimous decision!
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