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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Farhan Sol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert McDermott will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Farhan Sol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert McDermott!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sol counters with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sol.
Sol really is a fat lump.
Sol shoots in looking for a takedown. McDermott tries to sprawl out of it but Sol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDermott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sol dives in for a single leg takedown but McDermott sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farhan Sol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sol circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDermott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sol circles away.
Sol clinches.
Sol breaks from the clinch.
Sol tries to move into range but McDermott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from McDermott as Sol shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sols jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDermott with a hook.
Sol takes one to the chin there.
Sol is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDermott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDermott but McDermott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McDermott.
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.
Sol is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sol is not content to let McDermott control the position.
Sol is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McDermott works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott cracks Sol with a big elbow.
McDermott lands a few punches from side control.
Sol takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sol wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McDermott is chipping away with strikes.
McDermott working the head and body with strikes.
McDermott cracks Sol with a big right hand but Sol just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sol can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on McDermott's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McDermott decides to stand back up.
McDermott misses with a low kick.
McDermott works the jab nicely.
Sol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott rushes Sol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDermott is trying to break the clinch but Sol has him pressed against the cage.
McDermott stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDermott tries to circle away but Sol has him pinned against the cage.
McDermott misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sol.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott is working for takedown but Sol is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Sol fails to land.
Sol tries to pull guard but McDermott won't allow it.
McDermott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDermott lands a hook that snaps the head of Sol backwards.
McDermott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sol is trying to pull guard but McDermott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermott is trying to break the clinch but Sol is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Sol's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDermott is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert McDermott dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for McDermott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sol wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sol is defended easily by McDermott.
Sol shoots in looking for a takedown but McDermott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sol's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott fails with the takedown.
McDermott scores with a hook to the body. Sol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDermott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDermott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott scores with a jab to the head.
McDermott throws a leg kick but Sol sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sol takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robert McDermott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDermott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sol tries to pull guard but McDermott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farhan Sol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sol managing to block the knees to the body from McDermott.
McDermott has had enough of the clinch but Sol keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McDermott lands with a left to the head.
McDermott has Sol pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McDermott wants to break free but Sol has control.
Sol drags the fight down to the ground.
Sol wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol is looking for a triangle but McDermott pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermott lands a couple of elbows.
McDermott trying to control but Sol is working from the bottom.
McDermott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDermott is stalling in the full guard.
McDermott wants to pass the guard but Sol is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott landing some decent shots from guard.
McDermott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDermott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sol looking for subs off his back but McDermott has passed one foot through into half guard.
McDermott is nestled in close to Sol, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sol might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDermott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sol wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott is thwarting Sol's attempts to control the position.
McDermott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from McDermott.
McDermott content to control rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermott scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sol is refusing to be controlled, as McDermott sits in half guard.
McDermott tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sol controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert McDermott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McDermott clinches up with Sol and pushes him back against the cage.
McDermott wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDermott has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sol tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sol jumps guard but McDermott stands there with Sol around his waist. Sol gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sol jumps guard but McDermott turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farhan Sol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDermott has Sol pressed against the cage, preventing Sol from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sol fails to pull guard.
Sol keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDermott's efforts to push away.
Sol is trying to pull guard but McDermott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McDermott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sol prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sol has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDermott is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott keeps control of Sol as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sol keeps control of McDermott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDermott pulls guard effortlessly.
Sol won't allow McDermott to get back to his feet.
Sol trying to control the position from guard on top but McDermott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDermott wants to stand and escape but Sol is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Farhan Sol.
Sol moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDermott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sol avoids it really well and circles away.
McDermott sizes up Sol with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDermott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sol fails with a takedown attempt.
McDermott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sol swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol shoots in for a takedown but McDermott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDermott dives in and grabs Sol's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sol pushes down on McDermott's head and hops out.
McDermott slips under a jab from Sol.
McDermott moves into range and clinches up with Sol.
Robert McDermott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDermott breaks from the clinch.
McDermott throws a leg kick but Sol checks it.
Sol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robert McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDermott displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDermott rushes Sol and presses him up against the cage.
Sol is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Robert McDermott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDermott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McDermott tries for a takedown. No joy.
McDermott tries to circle away but Sol has him pinned against the cage.
Sol can't get the takedown.
McDermott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDermott working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDermott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Farhan Sol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sol tries to work over McDermott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert McDermott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDermott 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert McDermott!
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