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QFC Tournament 1123 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johan Mathias (ranked 4524 p4p, 4515 weight class) and Jeff The (ranked 125 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathias comes into the arena with The Mad King blaring out of the sound system. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johan Mathias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff The!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from The finds it's target.
Mathias is looking to clinch but The is avoiding it.
The dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mathias was well out of range. Poor timing from The.
The throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from The.
The rushes Mathias and presses him up against the cage.
Mathias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathias dives in and grabs The's left leg, looking for a takedown. The pushes down on Mathias's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The connects with a single shot there.
The lands an overhand right.
 Mathias is rocked!
Mathias looks up at the clock. Bad move! The lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mathias. The pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff The!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Titan Ace (ranked 4382 p4p, 4678 weight class) and Petr Metr (ranked 0 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titan Ace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Petr Metr!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Topper Green and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ace misses with an elbow strike.
Metr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ace tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ace pulls Metr into guard.
Metr postures up.
Metr wants to control from the top but Ace keeps moving.
Metr passes Ace's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ace is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metr seems to be working for a kimura but Ace defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metr trying to control from half guard but Ace is working away.
Metr throwing shots but Ace is blocking nicely.
Ace is not content to let Metr control the position.
Metr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ace defends it well.
Ace is trying to stand up here but Metr is controlling him well.
Metr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ace. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Metr is thwarting Ace's attempts to control the position.
It looks like Metr is going to stand back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Metr moves into range and clinches up with Ace.
Metr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ace gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Metr breaks the clinch.
Ace has his takedown stuffed
and Ace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metr works over Ace's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Titan Ace has been cut.
Ace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Metr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Metr wants it to stay on the feet.
Metr has a takedown stuffed.
Titan Ace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Metr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace looking to score a takedown here. Metr is defending well but Ace drives through and ends up in Metr's guard.
Metr controls Ace momentarily but Ace frees himself.
Ace stands up from Metr's guard - Ace perhaps looking for a knockout.
Some wild striking there from Metr.
Ace went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ace fails with a takedown attempt.
Ace is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Metr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metr fails with a takedown attempt.
Ace throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Metr was covering up waiting for the punch and Ace finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ace stands up over Metr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ace slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Metr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titan Ace's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Metr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ace defends it nicely.
Ace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick from Metr lands but Ace takes it in his stride.
Metr tries a head kick but it misses.
Ace dives in for a single leg takedown but Metr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ace is looking to take this one to the mat.
Metr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metr jumps guard.
Ace wants to control from the top but Metr keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metr is working an open guard so Ace takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Titan Ace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Ace.
Ace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ace looks to land a right hand but Metr moved out of range.
Metr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Metr is trying to pull guard but Ace has him pressed against the cage.
Titan Ace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Metr.
Metr is working for takedown but Ace is calmly controlling the position for now.
Metr breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Metr tries to avoid it but Ace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Metr to the ground. Metr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Metr throws a body punch but Ace moves out of range.
Ace shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Metr wants to get back to his feet but Ace passes into half guard.
Ace controlling the action here.
Metr tries to get to full guard but Ace has control of the leg.
Ace takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Metr to get to his feet.
Ace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Metr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Metr scores with a nice strike.
Nice takedown defense from Metr. No joy for Ace on that attempt.
Metr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Metr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ace gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ace is looking to take this one to the mat.
Metr can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metr wants a takedown but no success here.
Metr is breathing heavily.
Ace wants a takedown but no success here.
Come on Metr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Metr leaning against his opponent.
Metr is trying to drag Ace to the mat but Ace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ace wants to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ace tries to land knees in the clinch but Metr avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Metr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Titan Ace's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Metr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Metr counters with a right hand to the body.
Ace tries to close the distance and clinch but Metr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ace has his takedown stuffed
and Metr counters with a head kick. That will keep Ace thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ace manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Metr on his heels. He'll look to pass Metr's guard now, I'm sure.
Ace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Metr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ace has managed to get both his arms back between Metr's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Metr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ace is aware though and is defending well.
Ace wants to control from the top but Metr keeps moving.
Metr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ace thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ace is pushing down on Metr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Metr is fighting to maintain full guard but Ace has managed to sneak the leg through.
Titan Ace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ace passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Metr!
Ace sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ace wants to control the pace but Metr is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ace trying to control but Metr is having none of it.
Ace fails to move to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace prevents Metr from getting the reversal.
Metr tries to hold on but Ace pushes him away.
Ace lands a heavy elbow.
Ace raining down shots from the mount!
Metr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ace is landing with some decent strikes but Metr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ace controlling from the full mount.
Metr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metr trying to control the hands but Ace won't let him.
Will Ace go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ace just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titan Ace showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Metr 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 Ben Watson scores the fight for Titan Ace!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Petr Metr!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Petr Metr!
Petr Metr wins by split decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Petr Metr 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonan Brez (ranked 4289 p4p, 3036 weight class) and Arwyn Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 168 weight class). Jenkins has chosen pantera walk as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonan Brez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arwyn Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brez controls the pace.
Jenkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brez looking to pass the guard.
Brez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Brez tries to pass.
Jenkins wants to stand but Brez is controlling the position.
Brez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jenkins wants to hit a sweep here but Brez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jenkins there!
Brez is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Jenkins is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Jenkins flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Brez anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Jenkins and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Brez slips an arm under Jenkins chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Brez has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Brez is squeezing on Jenkins like an anaconda would it's prey. Jenkins fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonan Brez!
Arwyn Jenkins spoke after the fight, saying 'walk on home boy!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Man Azroi (ranked 4566 p4p, 4502 weight class) and Ser Pent (ranked 0 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Man Azroi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ser Pent!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azroi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pent counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Pent does no damage.
Azroi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Azroi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pent counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azroi tries for a takedown but Pent circles away easily
and Pent counters with a nice uppercut.
Pent is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Azroi rushes Pent and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azroi has Pent pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pent manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Man Azroi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azroi pulls guard effortlessly.
Pent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azroi is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pent postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azroi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Azroi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Azroi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pent is looking to work some ground and pound but Azroi has wrist control.
Azroi has a closed guard, preventing Pent from standing up.
Azroi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pent controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pent pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Azroi back to the cage. Pent follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pent takes a kick to the side of the head.
Azroi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pent counters with a left and a right that stings Azroi.
Azroi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Azroi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pent! But no joy.
Azroi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pent as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azroi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pent lands a body shot.
Azroi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pent but Pent pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Azroi is breathing heavily.
Azroi needs to keep his hands up - Pent had a free shot at his head there.
Pent digs a good body shot into Azroi's ribs.
Azroi throws a right hand that misses
and Pent counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pent scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azroi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pent in his tracks.
Pent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Azroi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pent circles away.
Azroi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pent counters with a three punch combo that has Azroi backing up. Azroi nods at Pent to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Azroi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Azroi misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Pent on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azroi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azroi wants to clinch
letting Pent counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ser Pent dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice straight punches there by Pent. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pent.
Pent connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pent changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Man Azroi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azroi misses with a takedown attempt
and Pent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pent avoids the head kick by Azroi.
Azroi tries to clinch but Pent moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pent on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azroi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pent is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pent circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Pent counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azroi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pent but Pent pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Man Azroi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Azroi has his takedown stuffed
and Pent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man Azroi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azroi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pent throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pent with a jab.
Pent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pent jabs Azroi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pent, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azroi gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Pent to counter with a crisp jab.
Ser Pent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Azroi shoots in looking for a takedown. Pent tries to sprawl out of it but Azroi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azroi takes one to the chin there.
Azroi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pent as he jumps to the side.
Azroi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Azroi misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azroi misses with a takedown
and Pent counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pent scores with a sloppy right hand. Azroi should have avoided that one.
Azroi looks to land a combination but Pent avoids it well.
Pent looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pent.
Pent has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pent lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pent scores with a one two! Azroi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Azroi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Pent does it's job there.
Azroi is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azroi misses with a takedown attempt - Pent sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Pent.
Pent lunges at Azroi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azroi's hand.
Pent blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pent.
Pent connects with a right hand. Azroi shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ser Pent 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!
Azroi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azroi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azroi tries to bum rush Pent with a series of wild strikes but Pent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Azroi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pent counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Pent.
Oh Azroi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pent connects with a crisp jab.
Pent keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Pent on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ser Pent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pent keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Azroi seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Man Azroi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azroi is looking to clinch.
Jab from Pent.
Azroi closes the distance and pushes Pent back into the cage.
Azroi prevents Pent from breaking the clinch.
Azroi prevents Pent from breaking the clinch.
Pent is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pent just leaning against Azroi, taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pent tries to pull guard but Azroi won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pent avoiding damage as Azroi throws knees to the body.
Pent looking for a takedown.
Azroi misses with a knee to the head.
Pent is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pent tries to stall but Azroi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Azroi has Pent pressed against the cage, preventing Pent from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Azroi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pent is trying to force a seperation but Azroi has the dominant position.
Azroi breaks the clinch.
Azroi tries to move into range but Pent moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Azroi takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pent tries to break the clinch but Azroi is controlling the position.
Pent avoiding damage as Azroi throws knees to the body.
Pent managing to block the knees to the body from Azroi.
Pent gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Azroi.
Pent taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Azroi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Azroi is looking to clinch but Pent is avoiding it.
Azroi shoots and misses
and Pent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pent takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Azroi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pent avoids it really well and circles away.
Ser Pent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pent bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Azroi's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pent connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Man Azroi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azroi throws an off balance right hand
and Pent counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ser Pent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pent 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 John Mangel scores the fight for Ser Pent!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Ser Pent!
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Ser Pent!
Ser Pent wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bibi Ghulam (ranked 4634 p4p, 4379 weight class) and Aleksandr Abakumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghulam comes to the cage accompanied by raining blood. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bibi Ghulam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksandr Abakumov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghulam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abakumov.
Ghulam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abakumov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ghulam defends well and Abakumov ends up having to push Ghulam into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ghulam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abakumov.
Ghulam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Abakumov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ghulam trying to control the position but Abakumov is working away.
Abakumov trying to remain calm as Ghulam controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abakumov is trying to get back to half guard.
Abakumov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abakumov trying to get back to full guard but Ghulam takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ghulam controlling from the full mount.
Ghulam trying to control but Abakumov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghulam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Abakumov working to try and regain half guard.
Abakumov keeps trying to improve his position.
Abakumov tries to lock up and control but Ghulam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abakumov taking shots to the head.
Abakumov can't escape the position.
Abakumov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghulam tries to control but Abakumov wriggling away.
Abakumov is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghulam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abakumov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Abakumov throws a big right hand that misses.
Ghulam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abakumov wants to control from the top but Ghulam keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abakumov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghulam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ghulam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abakumov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghulam keeping moving, preventing Abakumov from controlling successfully.
Abakumov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ghulam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ghulam tries to get out of the position.
Abakumov postures up.
Abakumov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Abakumov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abakumov throws a big right hand that misses.
Abakumov cracks Ghulam with a solid left hand.
Abakumov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abakumov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abakumov throwing strikes but missing.
Ghulam controls Abakumov momentarily but Abakumov frees himself.
Abakumov is pushing down on Ghulam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ghulam is fighting to maintain full guard but Abakumov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghulam is in trouble now - Abakumov has advanced to mount!
Ghulam wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Abakumov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aleksandr Abakumov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Abakumov misses with a body shot.
Ghulam fails with a takedown attempt.
Ghulam shoots for a takedown but Abakumov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ghulam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abakumov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Abakumov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ghulam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abakumov trying to control the action but Ghulam is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abakumov lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abakumov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ghulam, who protects the arm well.
Abakumov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Abakumov is looking to take a break and control but Ghulam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abakumov working the ground and pound from side control.
Abakumov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghulam sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abakumov lands a nice short elbow.
Abakumov wants to pass to mount but Ghulam is defending the position.
Ghulam is staying active underneath Abakumov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abakumov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ghulam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abakumov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ghulam manages to get to full guard.
Ghulam trying to keep a closed guard but Abakumov is proving a slippery customer.
Abakumov wants to pass the guard but Ghulam is keeping the position.
Aleksandr Abakumov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghulam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abakumov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abakumov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghulam has wrist control.
Ghulam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abakumov.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abakumov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Abakumov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abakumov throwing strikes but missing.
Abakumov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abakumov throwing strikes from guard but Ghulam blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghulam keeping moving, preventing Abakumov from controlling successfully.
Ghulam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abakumov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abakumov works over Ghulam with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghulam trying to keep a closed guard but Abakumov is proving a slippery customer.
Abakumov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Abakumov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ghulam gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ghulam trying to keep a closed guard but Abakumov is proving a slippery customer.
Ghulam wants to stand and escape but Abakumov is having none of it.
Abakumov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ghulam's head.
Abakumov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ghulam's guard.
Ghulam tries to kick Abakumov off but Abakumov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abakumov drops an elbow to the side of Ghulam's head.
Ghulam wants to get back to full guard.
Ghulam taking some punishment here, with Abakumov in his half guard.
Abakumov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ghulam defend it? Abakumov steps over the head and cranks it - Ghulam is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Abakumov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksandr Abakumov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Valentine (ranked 4789 p4p, 4277 weight class) and Hamilcar Barcid (ranked 0 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Perrin Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamilcar Barcid!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barcid changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Valentine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Valentine is looking to regain half guard here but Barcid keeps moving and retains side control.
Barcid wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy.
Barcid scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Valentine to see if he's OK.
Barcid trying to control the action but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Barcid cracks Valentine with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Barcid lands a nice forearm strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine sneaks back into half guard.
Valentine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barcid.
Barcid throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barcid is pressing down on Valentine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valentine is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine is trying to stand up here but Barcid is controlling him well.
Barcid lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Valentine is trying to control but can't.
Barcid scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Valentine manages to get to full guard.
Barcid trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barcid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barcid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barcid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valentine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barcid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barcid has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Barcid is keeping the position.
Valentine is fighting to break Barcid's control of his arms but Barcid is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valentine's guard.
Valentine has momentary wrist control but Barcid slips an elbow through the middle.
Barcid won't allow Valentine to sweep him here.
Barcid looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barcid prevents Valentine from getting back to his feet.
Barcid chips away with some ground and pound.
Barcid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barcid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barcid works over Valentine with some ground and pound from guard.
Barcid controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barcid connects with a couple of short punches.
Barcid is working Valentine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Valentine keeping full guard, as Barcid tries to pass.
Barcid working some strikes from top position.
Barcid wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Barcid 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barcid works over Valentine with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamilcar Barcid dominated that round.
That's time! Valentine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barcid manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Valentine on his heels. He'll look to pass Valentine's guard now, I'm sure.
Barcid is in close to Valentine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barcid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barcid lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barcid is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barcid trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barcid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barcid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barcid sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Valentine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcid controlling from the top position.
Valentine is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Barcid frees his head nicely. Oh but Valentine has switched to an armbar! Barcid is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Perrin Valentine!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Counter (ranked 4471 p4p, 4489 weight class) and Josea Silva (ranked 435 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Counter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josea Silva!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Counter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Counter blocks it well.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Counter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva tries to clinch but Counter moves away
and Counter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Counter scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva walks into a left hand.
A punch combination from Counter misses.
Counter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Counter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Counter is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Counter off and has taken his back!
Counter tries to roll but Silva sticks to his back.
Silva has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Counter is defending well but eventually Silva manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Counter has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josea Silva!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon More (ranked 4613 p4p, 4743 weight class) and Chris Envy (ranked 0 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon More!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Envy!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
More looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Envy ducks under a wild hook from More.
More misses with a head kick.
Envy closes the distance and clinches.
Envy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and More avoids it.
More is looking to break free of the clinch but Envy has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Envy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Envy wants to break free but More has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Envy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More lands a left hand.
Envy blocks an uppercut.
More has Envy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. More pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Envy tumbling to the mat - More dives into Envy's guard.
Envy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Envy keeping moving, preventing More from controlling successfully.
Envy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Envy controlling the position.
Envy is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
More got a little sloppy there for a moment and Envy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, More has managed to get both his arms back between Envy's legs - danger averted.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
More misses with a combination
and Envy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
More throws a punch but it's blocked by Envy.
Envy stalling in the clinch.
More is trying to push Envy away but Envy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
More wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
More is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Envy is defending well.
More tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Envy avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More is trying to stall.
More gets underhooks to prevent Envy's takedown attempt.
Envy stops a takedown attempt from More.
More avoiding damage.
More tries to pull guard but Envy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon More. That's going to take a lot out of him.
More tries to pull guard but Envy won't allow it.
Envy successfully pulls guard.
Envy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but More can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
More trying to control but Envy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Envy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. More gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Envy has More pulled in close to control his posture.
More works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Envy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. More keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
More content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Envy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Envy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Envy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and More counters with a head kick. That will keep Envy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A combination from More does no damage.
More fails with a takedown attempt.
Envy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Envy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A control attempt from More but he's now mounted!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Envy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Envy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Envy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Envy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
More tries to reverse the position but Envy maintains control.
Envy controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Envy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Envy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More tries to get back to half guard but can't.
More knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Envy on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Envy controlling from mount.
Envy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
More can't escape the position.
Envy stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
More fails with a takedown attempt.
Jon More is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Envy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? More is fending him off so far but Envy persists. Nope, More circles away and we're back to standing.
More throws a head kick that Envy semi-blocks.
Envy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with More, pushing him back against the cage.
More is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
More escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Envy fails with a takedown attempt.
More appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jon More has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Envy.
More keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
More shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Envy as he jumps to the side.
More throws an off balance right hand
and Envy counters with a right hand to the body.
More shoots for a takedown but Envy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
More stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and More wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
More slaps away a takedown attempt from Envy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Envy looks to move away, More throws a big counter combo but Envy just gets out of the way.
Envy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. More did well to prevent Envy getting side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Envy 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
More shoots in but no luck this time.
Envy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but More defends it well.
Envy misses with a head kick.
Envy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. More defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - More looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
More takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than More was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Envy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
More throws a hook but Envy blocks it.
Envy drives through and clinches with More against the cage.
More fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Envy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. More smiles and moves away.
Envy shoots in looking for a takedown. More tries to sprawl out of it but Envy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. More manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jon More has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Envy.
Envy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
More tries to land a front kick but Envy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Envy gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Envy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
More misses with some punches.
More's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Envy pushes More up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
More wants to break the clinch but can't.
Envy tries to pull guard but More holds him up against the cage and eventually Envy drops back down to his feet.
A short right from More on the inside.
More stops a takedown attempt from Envy.
Envy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Envy jumps guard but More stands there with Envy around his waist. Envy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
More misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Envy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
More jumps guard but Envy stands there with More around his waist. More gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Envy has More pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. More manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Envy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. More avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
More prevents Envy from breaking the clinch.
More tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Envy just stands there and leans against the cage.
More misses with a short punch on the inside.
More trying to stall but Envy improves his position.
Envy tries to circle away but More has him pinned against the cage.
Envy takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Envy working hard to break the clinch.
More jumps guard but Envy stands there with More around his waist. More gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
More tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Envy just misses with a elbow thrown towards More's brow.
More jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Envy walks away with a smile on his face. More gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
More tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
More tries to clinch up
and More takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Envy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Envy 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Chris Envy!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Chris Envy!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Chris Envy!
Chris Envy wins by unanimous decision!
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