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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Faure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Monthan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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187 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Faure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Monthan!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faure drives through with a takedown into Monthan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monthan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faure throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monthan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monthan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faure can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Faure got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monthan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faure has managed to get both his arms back between Monthan's legs - danger averted.
Faure throws an elbow that misses. Monthan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Faure's guard. Nice move by Monthan!
Faure will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Monthan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Faure's head.
Faure pushes Monthan off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faure lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faure 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.
Monthan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monthan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faure.
Faure trying to control but Monthan is working from the bottom.
Faure keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monthan's head.
Faure lands a couple of digs.
Monthan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Faure in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Faure slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faure is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Faure working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Monthan's thigh. Monthan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monthan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Faure defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monthan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Faure content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Faure is looking to work some ground and pound but Monthan has wrist control.
Faure postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monthan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Faure accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monthan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monthan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Faure's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Faure accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monthan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faure gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Monthan working for a triangle but Faure defends it easily.
Monthan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faure gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Faure drops back, looking for a kneebar! Monthan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Monthan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Monthan!
Monthan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Faure is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faure tries to roll over but Monthan keeps him under control.
Faure is trying to stand up here but Monthan is controlling him well.
Monthan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Faure is just riding it out for now. Monthan eventually gives up the hold.
Monthan wants to work for an arm triangle but Faure is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Faure dominated that round.
That's time! Faure's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Faure shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Faure showed some decent athleticism there.
Faure throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monthan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faure pulls his head out easily.
Faure thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monthan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Faure is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Monthan pushes Faure off looking to stand but Faure dives back in and keeps control.
Faure is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Monthan is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monthan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Faure.
Faure seems to be working for a kimura but Monthan defends the submission attempt.
Monthan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Faure thows a huge punch but Monthan dodges it nicely.
Faure seems to be working for a kimura but Monthan defends the submission attempt.
Faure trying to mount his opponent but Monthan defends it.
Faure is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monthan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Faure.
Monthan actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faure landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Monthan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Faure thows a huge punch but Monthan dodges it nicely.
Faure thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Monthan's head.
Monthan has hold of Faure's hands but Faure slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Faure throwing shots but Monthan is blocking nicely.
Monthan is pressing down on Faure's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Faure postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monthan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Faure is pushing down on Monthan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Monthan is fighting to maintain full guard but Faure has managed to sneak the leg through.
Faure is working for a kimura but Monthan is defending it quite comfortably.
Faure is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faure thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Monthan's head.
Monthan trying to control from the bottom.
Monthan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monthan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monthan.
Monthan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Monthan is breathing heavily.
Monthan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faure defends well.
Faure thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monthan kicks Faure off and gets to his feet.
Travis Faure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faure tests Monthan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Faure shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monthan's guard.
Monthan working for a triangle but Faure defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faure slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Faure dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Faure shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Monthan is trying to defend but Faure finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Faure is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Monthan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Faure seems to be looking for submissions.
Monthan gets back to full guard.
Faure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Faure pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monthan is keeping the position for now.
Monthan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Faure is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faure postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Travis Faure overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Faure working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Faure loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monthan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faure defends well.
Monthan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monthan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Faure working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monthan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Faure is aware though and is defending well.
Faure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Monthan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Faure's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Faure cracks Monthan with a solid left hand.
Faure content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Faure throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faure throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monthan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faure.
Monthan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monthan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faure defends well.
Faure with a flurry of punches that miss.
Faure 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.
Faure with a flurry of punches that miss.
Faure throwing strikes but missing.
Faure wants to pass the guard but Monthan is keeping the position.
Faure postures up in Monthan's guard and throws a big left but Monthan blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faure with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monthan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Faure defends it easily.
Faure looking to pass the guard.
Faure throws an elbow that misses. Monthan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Faure's guard. Nice move by Monthan!
Faure is working an open guard so Monthan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Faure stalks Monthan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Monthan's face. Monthan staggers backwards, shaken.
Faure misses with a few strikes there.
Faure looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Monthan!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monthan's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Faure is in the full mount, landing 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!
Monthan taking shots to the head.
Monthan is working to get back to half guard.
Faure is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Faure with good strikes from the mount here!
Monthan is rocked!
A big strike lands for Faure! That's really hurt Monthan and he's turned his back - Faure keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Faure jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Faure!
During a confident post fight interview, Travis Faure thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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