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QFC Tournament 879 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vernon Vollier (ranked 3511 p4p, 154 weight class) and Alexander Aurelio (ranked 5801 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vernon Vollier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vollier wants to clinch.
Vollier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aurelio!
Aurelio throws Vollier to one side and escapes!
Aurelio closes the distance and clinches.
Aurelio has had enough of the clinch but Vollier keeps him there for the moment.
Aurelio tries to score a body lock takedown but Vollier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aurelio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aurelio misses with a head kick.
Aurelio shoots for a takedown but Vollier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vollier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aurelio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vollier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vernon Vollier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Aurelio.
Aurelio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vollier but Vollier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aurelio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vollier moves into the clinch.
Vollier trying to land knees to the body.
Vollier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aurelio smiles and moves away.
Vollier looks for a takedown but Aurelio sprawls well.
Vollier lands a big head kick that sends Aurelio tumbling to the mat! Vollier takes a step backwards and waves Aurelio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Alexander Aurelio has been cut.
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!
Aurelio moves into range and clinches up with Vollier.
Aurelio managing to block the knees to the body from Vollier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vollier jumps guard and drags Aurelio to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vollier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aurelio on the ground.
Aurelio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aurelio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vollier staying out of range there.
Vollier gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aurelio wants to control but Vollier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aurelio manages to get to full guard.
Vollier postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio keeping moving, preventing Vollier from controlling successfully.
Vollier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aurelio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aurelio looking to control.
Aurelio keeping moving, preventing Vollier from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vollier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aurelio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aurelio wants to stand up but Vollier is controlling him.
Aurelio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelio trying to keep a closed guard but Vollier is proving a slippery customer.
Aurelio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vollier's guard.
Aurelio stands up and waves to Vollier to follow him.
Aurelio avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vernon Vollier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Aurelio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vollier gets a takedown into half guard.
Aurelio makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Vollier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aurelio counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vollier moves in looking to clinch but Aurelio pushes him off.
Vollier is looking to clinch.
Vollier dodges the punch combination from Aurelio.
Aurelio dives in and grabs Vollier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vollier pushes down on Aurelio's head and hops out.
Vollier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vollier shoots for a double leg takedown but Aurelio sprawls well. He's pushed Vollier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vollier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aurelio to the ground. Vollier is now in Aurelio's guard.
Aurelio has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vollier has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vollier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vollier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aurelio trying to control the position from guard on top but Vollier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aurelio throws a big elbow that misses.
Vollier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aurelio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aurelio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vollier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aurelio is standing up over Vollier. Vollier looks to escape but Aurelio dives into side control.
Aurelio just content to control the position.
Aurelio trying to control the action but Vollier is working from the bottom.
Alexander Aurelio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aurelio postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vollier is trying to buck Aurelio off.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vollier lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vollier digs a good hook to Aurelio's body.
Aurelio pushes Vollier up against the cage in a clinch.
Aurelio is trying to pull guard but Vollier has him pressed against the cage.
Aurelio is breathing heavily.
Vollier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aurelio prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vernon Vollier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vollier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aurelio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aurelio breaks the clinch.
Vollier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aurelio was well out of range. Poor timing from Vollier.
Aurelio moves out of range of the body kick.
Vollier misses with a head kick.
Aurelio lands a high kick!
Vollier misses with a takedown attempt
and Aurelio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Vollier does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelio throws a series of punches but Vollier moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Vollier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aurelio blocks a head kick by Vollier.
It seemed like Aurelio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aurelio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vollier but Vollier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Aurelio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Aurelio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aurelio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aurelio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vollier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Aurelio as Vollier shoots in.
Good leg kick by Aurelio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vollier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Aurelio with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vollier circles away.
Vollier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aurelio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aurelio lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio wants to clinch.
Vollier tries to clinch there but Aurelio circles away.
Aurelio tries to counter with a clinch but Vollier shakes him off and moves away.
Vollier closes the distance and clinches.
Aurelio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vollier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vernon Vollier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Aurelio.
Aurelio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aurelio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aurelio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vollier successfully pulls guard.
Vollier is looking to sweep but instead, Aurelio has passed into half guard.
Aurelio wants to free his trapped foot but Vollier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vollier is doing well to control the position and prevent Aurelio from advancing to side control.
Aurelio stops Vollier from getting back to his feet.
Vollier looking for submissions off his back.
Vollier is trying to control but can't.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vollier tries to roll over but Aurelio keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aurelio tries to close the distance and clinch but Vollier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aurelio darts in and clinches Vollier up against the cage.
Vollier leaning against his opponent.
Aurelio tries to circle away but Vollier has him pinned against the cage.
Vollier is trying to push Aurelio away but Aurelio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vollier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vollier is trying to pull guard but Aurelio has him pressed against the cage.
Vollier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aurelio.
Aurelio managing to block the knees to the body from Vollier.
Vollier wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vollier is trying to break the clinch but Aurelio is controlling him.
Aurelio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vollier uses from the top position.
Vollier postures up.
Aurelio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vollier off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Vollier is looking to clinch.
Vollier drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aurelio uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vollier dives in for a single leg takedown but Aurelio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vollier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Aurelio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aurelio 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Alexander Aurelio!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Alexander Aurelio!
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Alexander Aurelio!
Alexander Aurelio wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 6003 p4p, 439 weight class) and Hugo Germano Abreu (ranked 5682 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hugo Germano Abreu!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Abreu both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Abreu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lesnar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Abreu staying calm.
Lesnar struggling a bit here.
Abreu tries for a kimura but Lesnar is defending well.
Lesnar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abreu off and has taken his back!
Lesnar cracks Abreu with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Abreu from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Abreu is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Lesnar has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Abreu taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brock Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rei Reizawa (ranked 5936 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Brodzik (ranked 5798 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rei Reizawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tomasz Brodzik!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reizawa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brodzik is trying to defend but Reizawa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Reizawa wants to control but Brodzik is keeping him busy.
Reizawa winds up and cracks Brodzik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reizawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brodzik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reizawa.
Reizawa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brodzik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reizawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reizawa throwing shots but Brodzik is blocking nicely.
Brodzik is looking for a sweep. Reizawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reizawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brodzik is trying to control but can't.
Reizawa throwing shots but Brodzik is blocking nicely.
Brodzik has his hands clasped together around Reizawa's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reizawa wants to control but Brodzik is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reizawa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reizawa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brodzik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brodzik tries to get to full guard but Reizawa has control of the leg.
Brodzik wants to get back to full guard but Reizawa has mounted him!
Reizawa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reizawa lands a nice shot to the head.
Brodzik tries to lock up and control but Reizawa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reizawa controlling from mount.
Brodzik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reizawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brodzik prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Reizawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reizawa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brodzik?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brodzik is desperately trying to improve his position but Reizawa has a good base and remains in mount.
Reizawa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Reizawa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brodzik is rocked!
Reizawa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reizawa is landing with some decent strikes but Brodzik is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brodzik is still in real trouble! Can Reizawa finish him?
Reizawa cracks Brodzik with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rei Reizawa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hibernaugh (ranked 5404 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yo Yo Ayo (ranked 5851 p4p, 0 weight class). Hibernaugh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hyper, Hyper. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Hibernaugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yo Yo Ayo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yo Ayo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yo Ayo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yo Ayo seems to be looking for submissions.
Yo Ayo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hibernaugh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hibernaugh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yo Ayo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yo Ayo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibernaugh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yo Ayo.
Hibernaugh has hold of Yo Ayo's hands but Yo Ayo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yo Ayo is looking for a kimura here.
Yo Ayo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hibernaugh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hibernaugh tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yo Ayo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yo Ayo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Yo Ayo throwing shots but Hibernaugh is blocking nicely.
Yo Ayo thows a huge punch but Hibernaugh dodges it nicely.
Yo Ayo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hibernaugh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yo Ayo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yo Ayo is taking a breather. Hibernaugh 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hibernaugh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yo Ayo.
Yo Ayo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hibernaugh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hibernaugh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yo Ayo.
Yo Ayo trying to control the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hibernaugh is refusing to be controlled, as Yo Ayo sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo Ayo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hibernaugh's half guard.
Hibernaugh kicks off Yo Ayo and gets to his feet.
Yo Ayo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hibernaugh but Hibernaugh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hibernaugh clinches.
Hibernaugh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Yo Yo Ayo has been cut.
Yo Ayo wants to take the fight to the mat but Hibernaugh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yo Ayo looks winded!
Hibernaugh lands a nice shot to the body.
Yo Ayo takes a shot to the head.
That has opened up Yo Yo Ayo's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibernaugh lands a vicious elbow to the side of Yo Ayo's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Hibernaugh tries to finish him with strikes but Yo Ayo still seems able to defend himself so Hibernaugh steps back and lets Yo Ayo get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Yo Ayo is rocked!
The cut above Yo Yo Ayo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yo Yo Ayo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steve Hibernaugh!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Morris (ranked 5927 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Wade (ranked 5598 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clinton Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devin Wade!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morris pinned against the cage. Morris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morris but Morris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wade circles away quickly and effectively.
Morris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Morris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wade takes the fight into the clinch.
Wade is trying to pull guard but Morris has him pressed against the cage.
Clinton Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Wade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
Wade has Morris up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade jumps guard but Morris stands there with Wade around his waist. Wade gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wade with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wade is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wade fails to pull guard.
Wade is trying to pull guard but Morris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morris ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Morris no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Morris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wade.
Morris pulls Wade in to control the position.
Wade has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morris is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Wade is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris keeping full guard, as Wade tries to pass.
Wade postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wade's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Morris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wade has him pressed against the cage.
Morris breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade takes the fight into the clinch.
Morris has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wade uses from the top position.
Morris throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wade tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard.
Wade content to stall in guard here.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Wade is proving a slippery customer.
Wade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morris, up you get!
Wade moves into the clinch.
Morris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wade.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wade sprawls well. Wade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wade throws a head kick but Morris moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devin Wade will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morris stuffs the takedown attempt from Wade. Wade gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wade pushes Morris up against the cage in a clinch.
Morris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morris avoids it really well and circles away.
Morris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wade unleashes a big counter combination but Morris bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris tries to clinch but Wade moves out of range.
Wade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wade somewhat.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morris.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morris shoots for a takedown but Wade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade breaks the clinch.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wade throws a head kick that misses.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but Wade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morris pinned against the cage. Morris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wade shoots for a takedown but Morris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morris, pushing him back against the cage.
Morris tries to pull guard but Wade won't allow it.
Wade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morris seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wade shoots in and drives through. Morris sprawls well.
Wade throws a right and a left that Morris avoids nicely.
Morris throws out a loose jab but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morris misses with a takedown
and Wade counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wade clinches with his opponent.
Wade tries to circle away but Morris has him pinned against the cage.
Morris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wade jumps guard and drags Morris to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wade controls Morris momentarily but Morris frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morris trying to control but Wade is working from the bottom.
Morris 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.
Morris could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Wade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Morris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Morris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wade avoids it really well and circles away.
Wade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Morris closes the distance and clinches.
Morris stops a takedown attempt from Wade.
Wade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Morris misses.
Wade looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Morris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wade avoids it really well and circles away.
Wade darts in and clinches Morris up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Morris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wade works over Morris's head and body with a nice combination.
Morris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wade defends well and Morris ends up having to push Wade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris shoots in for a double leg but Wade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morris's waist but Morris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wade off to one side.
Morris throwing a counter right hand but Wade manages to avoid it.
Morris bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morris has closed the distance and engaged Wade in a clinch.
Wade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wade gets underhooks to prevent Morris's takedown attempt.
Wade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Morris dives in and grabs Wade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wade pushes down on Morris's head and hops out.
Wade tries for a takedown but Morris circles away easily
and Morris counters with an outside leg kick.
Morris closes the distance and clinches up with Wade, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes Wade against the cage but Wade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wade is defended easily by Morris.
Wade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morris defends it nicely.
Wade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morris seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Clinton Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wade tries to avoid it but Morris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wade to the ground. Wade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Devin Wade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wade rushes Morris and presses him up against the cage.
Morris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morris is stalling here.
Wade breaks the clinch.
Wade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morris's waist but Morris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wade off to one side.
A combination from Wade does no damage.
Wade tries to keep at a distance but Morris has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wade has had enough of the clinch but Morris keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Wade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wade 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 Chris Dean scores the fight for Devin Wade!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Devin Wade!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Devin Wade!
Devin Wade wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Blue (ranked 5419 p4p, 416 weight class) and Stanley Yelnats Xiii (ranked 5392 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stanley Yelnats Xiii!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Blue.
Yelnats Xiii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blue throws a combination that misses
and Yelnats Xiii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blue!
Blue bucks up and tries to throw Yelnats Xiii off but instead Yelnats Xiii has got his back!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blue is trying to defend against the choke here but Yelnats Xiii has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Yelnats Xiii Tightens the hold and Blue taps out furiously! Yelnats Xiii displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stanley Yelnats Xiii!
A relieved looking Stanley Yelnats Xiii 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silas Tournament (ranked 5453 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Fiala (ranked 5649 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silas Tournament!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Fiala!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tournament shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fiala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tournament working some strikes from top position.
Tournament controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tournament is one step ahead there.
Tournament scoring with some ground and pound.
Tournament 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament lands a couple of elbows.
Tournament stands up over Fiala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fiala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tournament stands up over Fiala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tournament makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fiala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tournament sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tournament is working Fiala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tournament is working Fiala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fiala can't keep his opponent in guard - Tournament advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tournament controlling the pace.
Tournament scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tournament seems to be looking for submissions.
Tournament wants to pass to mount but Fiala is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tournament lands strikes from half guard.
Tournament perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiala is trying to get back to full guard.
Tournament slows the pace down in half guard.
Tournament working over Fiala with some ground and pound. Fiala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tournament scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fiala tries to kick Tournament off but Tournament keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tournament lands a nice short elbow.
Fiala looks winded!
Tournament perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tournament seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fiala for as long as he can get away with.
Tournament drops an elbow to the side of Fiala's head.
Tournament working over Fiala with some ground and pound. Fiala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tournament scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tournament slips a nice elbow through Fiala's hands, connecting with Fiala's forehead.
Tournament 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.
Tournament keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiala taking some punishment here, with Tournament in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tournament lands strikes from half guard.
Tournament lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Tournament dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fiala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tournament moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tournament throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fiala.
Fiala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fiala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fiala darts in looking for a takedown but Tournament gets double underhooks and turns Fiala into the cage.
Tournament circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tournament counters with a single leg into guard. Fiala didn't expect that.
Fiala wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament works over Fiala with some ground and pound from guard.
Tournament content to stall in guard here.
Tournament works over Fiala with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tournament content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tournament's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tournament with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fiala is breathing heavily.
Tournament postures up and lands a big shot to Fiala's brow.
Tournament is working Fiala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tournament works over Fiala with some ground and pound from guard.
Tournament looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tournament trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tournament scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tournament is stalling in the full guard.
Tournament stands up over Fiala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tournament not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tournament landing with the ground and pound.
Tournament works over Fiala with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tournament landing with the ground and pound.
Tournament stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tournament connects with a couple of short punches.
Tournament scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tournament scoring with some ground and pound.
Tournament looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tournament makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiala has momentary wrist control but Tournament slips an elbow through the middle.
Tournament is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tournament is working Fiala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tournament controlling from the top position.
Tournament postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tournament 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fiala looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Tournament dominated that second round.
That's time! Tournament's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Fiala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tournament is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fiala can do to turn this around?
Tournament misses with a body shot.
Tournament ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiala moves away.
Fiala only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tournament uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiala.
Fiala tries to clinch up but Tournament circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fiala.
Fiala gets caught flat footed, as Tournament shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fiala is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A head punch on the inside from Tournament fails to land.
Tournament has Fiala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fiala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fiala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tournament lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas Fiala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tournament closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fiala did well to prevent Tournament getting side control.
Tournament is looking to advance position but Fiala won't allow it.
Well, if Tournament is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiala is looking for a sweep. Tournament is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tournament wants to free his trapped foot but Fiala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tournament trying to control the pace.
Tournament lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Tournament is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fiala wants to get back to full guard.
Fiala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tournament slips a nice elbow through Fiala's hands, connecting with Fiala's forehead.
Tournament perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tournament scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tournament sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tournament continues to stall.
Fiala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tournament scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiala is in trouble now - Tournament has advanced to mount!
Tournament controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiala is bucking up trying to escape but Tournament cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Fiala that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tournament lands a heavy elbow.
Silas Tournament overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tournament lands a nice shot to the head.
Tournament with shots to the head and body - Fiala looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tournament landing strikes from the mount and Fiala is in trouble!
Tournament looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tournament pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tournament working Fiala over with strikes here.
Fiala is rocked!
Tournament is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fiala is still in real trouble! Can Tournament finish him?
Tournament tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tournament lands a big shot to the head and Fiala winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Silas Tournament!
A relieved looking Silas Tournament 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalja Maha (ranked 5590 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory MacDonald (ranked 5995 p4p, 438 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kalja Maha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rory MacDonald!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maha fails with the takedown
and MacDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
MacDonald steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maha. That one must have hurt.
Maha moves out of range of the body kick.
Kalja Maha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maha fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maha leaves MacDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
Maha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacDonald pinned against the cage. MacDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maha throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacDonald drives through and clinches with Maha against the cage.
MacDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacDonald can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald looking for a takedown.
Kalja Maha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory MacDonald.
Maha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacDonald fails to pull guard.
Maha breaks from the clinch.
Maha with a poor takedown
and MacDonald counters with a nice body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maha.
MacDonald connects with a body shot that sends Maha's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maha takes the fight into the clinch.
Maha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maha shoots in looking for a takedown. MacDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Maha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacDonald avoids the head kick by Maha.
MacDonald clinches with his opponent.
MacDonald is trying to break the clinch but Maha is controlling him.
Maha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch but Maha keeps him there for the moment.
Maha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maha is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maha is breathing heavily.
MacDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown but Maha shows good takedown defense.
Maha tries to counter by clinching up but MacDonald breaks away and moves out of range.
MacDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maha avoids it.
Maha successfully pulls guard.
Maha keeping moving, preventing MacDonald from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald stops Maha from standing up.
Maha throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! MacDonald escapes and throws Maha's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by MacDonald.
MacDonald advances to full mount.
Maha regains half guard.
MacDonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rory MacDonald will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacDonald avoids the head kick by Maha.
MacDonald is looking for the big counter here.
MacDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maha avoids it really well and circles away.
Maha gets tackled into the cage by MacDonald. MacDonald maintains the clinch.
MacDonald jumps guard but Maha stands there with MacDonald around his waist. MacDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacDonald is pushing Maha up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kalja Maha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory MacDonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald is working for takedown but Maha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maha misses with the combination.
MacDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Maha.
MacDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maha.
MacDonald works over Maha's head and body with a nice combination.
Maha closes the distance and pushes MacDonald back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacDonald smiles and moves away.
Maha fails with the takedown.
Maha moves in looking to clinch but MacDonald pushes him off.
MacDonald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maha doesn't manage to clinch there - MacDonald circles away.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maha as he avoids it easily.
Maha tries to clinch up but MacDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Maha wants to clinch.
And MacDonald tries to counter it with a takedown but Maha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
MacDonald clinches with his opponent.
Maha being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maha pulls MacDonald into guard.
MacDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maha controls MacDonald momentarily but MacDonald frees himself.
Maha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maha tries to keep at a distance but MacDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rory MacDonald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maha tries a knee to the head but MacDonald blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory MacDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
MacDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And MacDonald tries to counter it with a takedown but Maha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
MacDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maha.
MacDonald wants to counter the offense by Maha and move into the clinch position.
MacDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maha.
Maha fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacDonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maha attempts a counter takedown but MacDonald avoids it well and moves away.
Maha shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalja Maha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Maha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald darts in and clinches Maha up against the cage.
Maha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maha is pressed up against the cage. MacDonald has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maha down to the mat. Maha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald throws a series of punches but Maha avoids them all with ease.
Maha forces MacDonald back against the cage and clinches.
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch but Maha keeps him there for the moment.
Maha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MacDonald is trying to break the clinch but Maha is controlling him.
MacDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacDonald is trying to drag Maha to the mat but Maha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MacDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maha misses with a knee to the head.
Maha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maha manages to break the clinch.
MacDonald darts in and clinches Maha up against the cage.
Maha prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacDonald tries for a takedown but Maha manages to get underhooks.
Maha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maha is looking to clinch but MacDonald is avoiding it.
Maha tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacDonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maha somewhat.
MacDonald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maha with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Maha. Those never looked like landing.
Maha has his takedown stuffed
and MacDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for MacDonald. That snapped Maha's head back.
Maha shoots in for a double leg but MacDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maha slaps away a takedown attempt from MacDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As MacDonald looks to move away, Maha throws a big counter combo but MacDonald just gets out of the way.
MacDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maha.
MacDonald leaning his opponent against the cage.
MacDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Maha won't allow it.
MacDonald is trying to drag Maha to the mat but Maha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rory MacDonald.
I've got MacDonald winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Rory MacDonald!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Rory MacDonald!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Rory MacDonald!
Rory MacDonald wins by unanimous decision!
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