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DEC 18: Molina vs Archibald PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rick Cartside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rick Cartside has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rick Cartside seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Cartside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson shoots in for a double leg but Cartside sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cartside shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Larsson's guard.
Cartside slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Larsson is looking for a triangle but Cartside pushes his legs off easily.
Cartside avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Larsson keeping full guard, as Cartside tries to pass.
Larsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cartside controls the pace.
Larsson trying to control the position.
Cartside controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartside preventing the sweep.
Cartside stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartside is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Larsson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Larsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cartside!
Cartside is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cartside is breathing heavily.
Larsson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cartside working to try and regain half guard.
Cartside manages to control the position for a moment.
Cartside really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cartside holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Larsson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson wants to control the pace but Cartside is squirming around nicely.
Larsson misses with a head shot.
Cartside keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Larsson tries to control but Cartside wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cartside is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cartside is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Larsson trying to control but Cartside is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartside'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Cartside dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Larsson throws a sloppy head kick and Cartside moves out of range easily.
Larsson tries for a takedown but Cartside circles away easily
and Cartside counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cartside sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cartside seems to be working for a kimura but Larsson defends the submission attempt.
Larsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cartside is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartside is looking to take a break and control but Larsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Larsson is looking to sinch up a triangle. Cartside throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Larsson's body to avoid the submission. Larsson has instead reached around Cartside's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Larsson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Larsson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Matters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hazel Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Matters has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Matters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hazel Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnston is looking to clinch.
Matters misses with a double jab
and Johnston counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnston doesn't manage to clinch there - Matters circles away.
Matters throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Johnston counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matters is keeping busy.
Matters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matters wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnston scores with a knee to the head.
Matters wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matters fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnston needs to keep his hands up - Matters had a free shot at his head there.
Matters works Johnston's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston slips a jab and a cross from Matters.
Matters throws a head kick that misses
and Johnston moves into the clinch.
Johnston keeps control of Matters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnston needs to keep his hands up - Matters had a free shot at his head there.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch but Matters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matters misses with a looping right.
Johnston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matters shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Matters as Johnston shoots in.
Kevin Matters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hazel Johnston.
Johnston looks gassed!
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnston is looking to clinch but Matters is avoiding it.
Matters with a hook.
Hazel Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnston shoots in and bounces Matters off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matters is keeping the position for now.
Matters uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch but Matters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matters throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matters ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnston blocks a low kick nicely.
Matters connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matters with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnston checks a leg kick.
Matters swings for the body but Johnston moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Matters as Johnston shoots in.
Matters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnston can pounce on him.
Johnston lands a high kick!
Johnston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnston tries to clinch up.
Johnston shoots in and bounces Matters off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Matters looking for a guillotine here but Johnston defends easily.
Matters keeping full guard, as Johnston tries to pass.
Johnston pushes down on Matters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matters defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnston is working for a submission of some sort.
Matters is looking for a sweep. Johnston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matters is just riding it out for now. Johnston eventually gives up the hold.
Matters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Kevin Matters will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matters throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Johnston moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnston throws an elbow but misses.
Johnston lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matters.
Johnston tries to land a knee to the head but Matters blocks with his arms.
Johnston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matters blocks it with crossed arms.
Matters managing to block the knees to the body from Johnston.
Johnston is trying to stall.
Matters takes an elbow to the temple.
Matters wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matters counters with a three punch combo that has Johnston backing up. Johnston nods at Matters to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnston is rocked!
A jab from Matters misses.
Johnston decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnston lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnston manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston wants to sweep here but Matters controlling him for the moment.
Johnston is trying to control the position but Matters postures up.
Johnston has his foot on Matters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matters works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnston working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Matters has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston is pressing down on Matters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnston looking for a guillotine here but Matters defends easily.
Johnston is trying to control the position but Matters postures up.
Johnston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnston thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Matters gets to his feet. Johnston looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Matters throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Matters. No joy for Johnston on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matters lands a two punch combo.
Matters moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnston tries to clinch up
and Matters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnston is looking to clinch but Matters is avoiding it.
Matters just misses with a punch to the body.
Matters lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kevin Matters is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Matters.
Matters lands an overhand right.
Matters motions for Johnston to come forward. Matters throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Matters misses
and Johnston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnston.
Johnston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Matters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnston pushes down on Matters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Matters is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnston.
Johnston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston wants to control but Matters is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Matters dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Johnston feints and then cracks Matters's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matters down.
Johnston wants to clinch up but Matters keeps it at a distance.
Johnston tries to clinch up.
Kevin Matters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnston wants to clinch up but Matters keeps it at a distance.
Johnston is looking to clinch but Matters is avoiding it.
Matters goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick by Johnston misses
and Matters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnston clinches up against the cage.
Matters takes a knee right on the jaw!
Matters is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnston has double underhooks.
Johnston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matters has had enough of the clinch but Johnston keeps him there for the moment.
Matters takes an elbow to the temple.
Matters is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnston has double underhooks.
Johnston keeps control of Matters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matters wants to break free but Johnston has control.
Johnston tries to land a knee to the head but Matters blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matters is trying to break the clinch but Johnston has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston taking a breather.
Johnston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matters wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnston has him pressed against the cage.
Matters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnston is trying to break free.
Matters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnston darts in trying to clinch
and Matters counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matters misses with a leg kick
and Johnston holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matters wants to break free but Johnston has control.
Johnston lands a knee to the head.
Johnston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matters blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnston is trying to stall.
Nice elbow from Johnston.
Johnston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matters pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnston controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnston can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matters wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnston won't allow it.
Johnston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnston wants to clinch
and Matters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matters circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matters counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kevin Matters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hazel Johnston.
Johnston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnston walks into a stiff left hand from Matters.
Johnston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnston wants to clinch but Matters slips to the side
enabling Matters to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matters counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Matters counter with a right hand.
Johnston tries to clinch up but Matters circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnston throws a sloppy head kick and Matters moves out of range easily.
Matters circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnston is looking to clinch but Matters is avoiding it.
Johnston is looking to clinch.
Johnston wants to clinch up but Matters keeps it at a distance.
Johnston tries to clinch up but Matters circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matters works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnston tries to score with some ground and pound. Matters controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Matters prevents Johnston from moving into mount.
An elbow from Johnston crashes against the mat.
Johnston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matters is trying to control Johnston's posture but Johnston avoids it.
Hazel Johnston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matters pushes Johnston away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnston gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hazel Johnston.
I think Matters has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Matters!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khal TD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stirling Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TD comes to the cage accompanied by Give it all. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khal TD!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stirling Chang!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TD throws and low kick but Chang moves out of range easily.
Khal TD seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Chang.
TD knocks Chang to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Chang is rocked!
It looks like Stirling Chang has been cut.
TD working the ground and pound.
Chang is still in real trouble! Can TD finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chang wants to get back to his feet but TD is dominant here and he's now got Chang's back!
TD working the ground and pound effectively.
Chang is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
TD looking to control but Chang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chang seems to have recovered his senses.
TD working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chang somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
TD tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chang lands a brutal head kick. TD looks out on his feet and Chang throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Stirling Chang!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deon Du Plessis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abra Alakazam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deon Du Plessis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deon Du Plessis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abra Alakazam!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alakazam fails with the takedown.
Du Plessis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Du Plessis has Alakazam up against the cage in a clinch.
Alakazam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Du Plessis smiles and moves away.
Alakazam keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Du Plessis pushes Alakazam up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Du Plessis.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Du Plessis throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Alakazam.
Du Plessis lands an elbow inside.
Alakazam jumps guard.
Alakazam wants to control but Du Plessis passes easily into half guard.
Du Plessis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Plessis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alakazam tries to hold on but Du Plessis postures up.
Du Plessis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Du Plessis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alakazam wants to control but Du Plessis is having none of it.
Du Plessis trying to control but Alakazam is having none of it.
Alakazam tries to reverse the position but Du Plessis maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Du Plessis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Du Plessis trying to control but Alakazam is having none of it.
Alakazam in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Plessis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alakazam can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Du Plessis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alakazam tries to lock up and control but Du Plessis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Du Plessis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Du Plessis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Deon Du Plessis just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Alakazam tries to clinch but Du Plessis is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Du Plessis throws a head kick but Alakazam moves out of range.
Deon Du Plessis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alakazam fails to land the takedown.
Deon Du Plessis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abra Alakazam.
A swing and a miss from Du Plessis.
Alakazam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Du Plessis, pushing him back against the cage.
Du Plessis scores with a knee to the head.
Du Plessis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alakazam fails to pull guard.
Du Plessis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Du Plessis misses with a knee strike.
Du Plessis prevents the takedown attempt.
Alakazam jumps guard and drags Du Plessis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Du Plessis wants to pass the guard but Alakazam is keeping the position.
Alakazam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deon Du Plessis dominated that round.
That's time! Du Plessis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Du Plessis wants to clinch up but Alakazam keeps it at a distance.
Du Plessis misses with a head kick.
Alakazam 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.
Du Plessis trying to keep a closed guard but Alakazam is proving a slippery customer.
Du Plessis has his feet on Alakazam's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Du Plessis darts in and clinches Alakazam up against the cage.
Du Plessis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alakazam backwards.
Alakazam tries to pull guard but Du Plessis won't allow it.
Du Plessis tries a knee to the head but Alakazam blocks it.
Alakazam tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alakazam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Du Plessis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Deon Du Plessis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abra Alakazam.
Alakazam takes a knee right on the jaw!
Du Plessis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Du Plessis.
Du Plessis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Du Plessis.
Du Plessis lands an elbow inside that Alakazam shrugs off.
Alakazam has clasped his hands together around Du Plessis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Du Plessis tries to buck Alakazam off but Alakazam is having none of it.
Du Plessis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Du Plessis is not content to let Alakazam control the position.
Du Plessis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alakazam wants to control but Du Plessis is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du Plessis gets back to full guard.
Du Plessis is trying to keep Alakazam in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alakazam stopping the sweep attempt from Du Plessis.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Du Plessis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alakazam counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alakazam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Du Plessis!
Alakazam avoids the attempt from Du Plessis to control.
Alakazam controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alakazam looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alakazam is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Du Plessis is surviving well by controlling Alakazam's body position as best he can.
Alakazam landing strikes from the mount.
Du Plessis wants to hold on but Alakazam pushes him away.
Du Plessis regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Plessis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alakazam stops Du Plessis from getting back to his feet.
Alakazam is controlling the pace.
Alakazam is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abra Alakazam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Du Plessis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alakazam counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Du Plessis!
Du Plessis gets back to half guard.
Du Plessis wants to control but Alakazam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Du Plessis wants to improve his position but Alakazam is controlling well.
Alakazam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Du Plessis is just riding it out for now. Alakazam eventually gives up the hold.
Alakazam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Plessis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Du Plessis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Du Plessis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alakazam.
Du Plessis controls Alakazam momentarily but Alakazam frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alakazam looks for a takedown but Du Plessis sprawls well.
Du Plessis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alakazam counters with a shoot takedown. Du Plessis fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alakazam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Du Plessis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alakazam is in close to Du Plessis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alakazam tries to free his leg and advance position but Du Plessis is retaining full guard.
Du Plessis is looking to stand up but Alakazam isn't so interested in that idea.
Du Plessis working for a triangle but Alakazam defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alakazam throwing strikes from guard but Du Plessis blocks nicely.
Alakazam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alakazam wants to control from the top but Du Plessis keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Alakazam or perhaps it was just good defense by Du Plessis which made him look bad.
Du Plessis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alakazam moves into the clinch.
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.
Du Plessis lands a shot to the body.
Alakazam is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Du Plessis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Deon Du Plessis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abra Alakazam.
Alakazam jumps guard but Du Plessis stands there with Alakazam around his waist. Alakazam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Du Plessis with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Du Plessis.
Alakazam successfully pulls guard.
Du Plessis wants to control from the top but Alakazam keeps moving.
Du Plessis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Du Plessis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abra Alakazam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alakazam 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abra Alakazam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Michael Adams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Urijah Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Adams!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klein walks into a left hand.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Adams digs a good body shot into Klein's ribs.
Klein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
Klein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adams tries to avoid it but Klein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adams to the ground. Adams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Klein throws a combination that misses
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Klein feints and as Adams raises his hands in defense, Klein changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Klein won't allow Adams to sweep him here.
Adams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Adams throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Klein drops back looking for a leg! Adams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adams manages to kick Klein off! Klein jumps back into Adams's guard.
Adams keeping full guard, as Klein tries to pass.
Klein 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klein is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adams strikes from his own guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Klein throws a combination that misses
and Adams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Adams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Klein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Klein with a lazy takedown attempt
and Adams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Klein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klein fails to land the takedown.
Michael Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Klein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klein is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klein drops his hands momentarily. Adams doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Klein staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Klein doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Adams!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathen Cerebus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Merriweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merriweather has chosen Change as his entrance music. Wanderlei Merriweather is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathen Cerebus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wanderlei Merriweather!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merriweather on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cerebus. Cerebus obviously looking to wear him down.
Cerebus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Merriweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Merriweather misses with a wild combination.
Merriweather swinging wilding here.
Merriweather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cerebus waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Merriweather.
Merriweather looks for a takedown but Cerebus sprawls well.
Merriweather avoids the head kick by Cerebus.
Cerebus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Merriweather fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merriweather checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Merriweather, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cerebus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Merriweather misses with a few strikes there.
Merriweather bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Merriweather has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cerebus!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerebus working to try and regain half guard.
Merriweather looking to finish Cerebus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cerebus!
Merriweather is working for a guillotine from mount but Cerebus frees his head quite easily.
Cerebus tries to control Merriweather's body but Merriweather pushes him off. Cerebus squirms to his side and now Merriweather has his back!
Merriweather looking for the choke but no joy.
Cerebus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merriweather is trying to stick to Cerebus's back but Cerebus is turning into Merriweather. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Merriweather's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cerebus.
Merriweather looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cerebus is one step ahead there.
Cerebus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Merriweather is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cerebus, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Merriweather trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerebus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cerebus wants to sweep here but Merriweather controlling him for the moment.
Merriweather wants to control from the top but Cerebus keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerebus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merriweather passes into side control.
Cerebus is looking to reverse the position.
Cerebus struggling a bit here.
Merriweather lands a few punches from side control.
Cerebus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Merriweather is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cerebus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cerebus gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerebus is trying to get back to full guard.
Cerebus is breathing heavily.
Merriweather seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cerebus is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wanderlei Merriweather!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daley Bornstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kayne Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daley Bornstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kayne Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bornstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bornstein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Bornstein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz shoots in but Bornstein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bornstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bornstein tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bornstein to the ground. Bornstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bornstein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Bornstein - just one landing.
Bornstein throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Bornstein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Daley Bornstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kayne Diaz.
Bornstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bornstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bornstein finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornstein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bornstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Diaz prevents Bornstein from standing back up.
Bornstein manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kayne Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bornstein sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz 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.
Bornstein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bornstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Bornstein! Diaz is backing up but he can't get away as Bornstein lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Diaz and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daley Bornstein!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Archibald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molina's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cowboys from Hell. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Molina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leon Archibald!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archibald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leon Archibald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molina.
Molina cracks Archibald with a good jab.
Archibald scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Molina is trying to stand back up but Archibald is controlling him
Molina is looking to improve his position.
Molina is not content to let Archibald control the position.
Archibald is looking for a kimura but Molina is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Archibald to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archibald tries to pass to full mount but Molina defends it.
Molina wants to improve his position but Archibald is controlling well.
Archibald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Archibald is looking to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molina.
Molina scores with a spinning back kick!
Archibald shoots for a double leg takedown but Molina sprawls well. He's pushed Archibald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Archibald looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Molina.
Archibald looks for a takedown but Molina sprawls well.
John Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Archibald.
Molina scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Molina moves into range and clinches up with Archibald.
Molina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Archibald backwards.
Molina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Molina rushes Archibald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Molina lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina breaks from the clinch.
Archibald 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.
Archibald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Molina makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Archibald misses with a takedown
and Molina counters with a thumping low kick.
Molina moves into the clinch successfully.
Molina breaks from the clinch.
Archibald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Molina makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Archibald bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Molina takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Archibald tries for a kimura but Molina is defending well.
Archibald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Archibald.
Molina wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Archibald trying to control the action but Molina is working from the bottom.
Archibald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Molina is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Archibald's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four 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.
Archibald is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Molina has managed to free his arm - good work.
Molina moves into full guard.
Archibald is looking to work some ground and pound but Molina has wrist control.
Archibald trying to control the position from guard on top but Molina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molina kicks Archibald off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Molina dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Molina throws a head kick that half lands.
Archibald tries to clinch up.
Archibald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Molina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Molina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Archibald tries to keep at a distance but Molina has taken the fight into the clinch.
Archibald tries for a takedown but Molina manages to get underhooks.
Archibald wants a takedown but no success here.
John Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Archibald.
Archibald stalls.
Molina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Molina connects with a crisp jab.
John Molina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Archibald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Archibald shoots and misses
and Molina counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Molina feints and then cracks Archibald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Archibald down.
Archibald fails with the takedown
and Molina counters with a big head kick but Archibald shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archibald fails with the takedown
and Molina counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Archibald with a poor takedown
and Molina counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Archibald looking for a takedown.
Archibald is breathing heavily.
Molina lands a shot to the body.
Archibald tries for a takedown but Molina manages to get underhooks.
Molina stops a takedown attempt from Archibald.
Archibald tries to pull guard but Molina holds him up against the cage and eventually Archibald drops back down to his feet.
Molina lands with a short shot to the head.
Molina breaks from the clinch.
Molina lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Archibald at a distance.
Molina misses with a wild combination.
Archibald tries to clinch up
and Molina counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Archibald wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archibald tries to pull guard but Molina won't allow it.
Archibald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Molina lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Archibald backwards.
Archibald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Molina smiles and moves away.
Molina is looking to wear down Archibald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Archibald drives through and clinches with Molina against the cage.
Archibald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Archibald.
Archibald fails to pull guard.
Molina stalling in the clinch but Archibald improves position.
Archibald has Molina pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Molina manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Molina gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Archibald.
Archibald tries for a takedown. No joy.
Molina scores with a hook to the body.
Archibald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Molina pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Molina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Molina - that will leave a mark!
Archibald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Molina holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina manages to break the clinch.
Archibald tries to clinch
and Molina counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Archibald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Archibald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Archibald lands in his opponent's guard.
Archibald 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.
Archibald landing some decent shots from guard.
Archibald gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archibald clinches but Molina breaks the clinch
and Molina makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Archibald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Molina swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Archibald sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Molina lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Archibald.
Archibald clinches but Molina breaks the clinch
and Molina counters with a series of strikes. Archibald will be more careful next time no doubt.
Archibald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Molina counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Archibald. That did some damage!
Molina works Archibald's body with a nice hook.
John Molina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archibald is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Molina.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Molina dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Archibald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Molina counters with a stiff right hand.
Molina keeps Archibald at a distance using the push kick.
Archibald tries a head kick but it misses.
Molina pushes Archibald up against the cage in a clinch.
Molina is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Molina scores with a hook to the body.
Molina manages to break the clinch.
Archibald misses with a takedown attempt
and Molina counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Molina.
Molina is looking to break free of the clinch but Archibald has double underhooks.
Molina is trying to break free.
Molina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archibald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Molina avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
John Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Archibald.
Archibald can't get the takedown.
Molina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Archibald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Molina fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Archibald avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina tries to bum rush Archibald with a series of wild strikes but Archibald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Archibald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Molina counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Molina.
Molina unloads a knee to the mid-section. Archibald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A bit of stalling here from Molina.
Molina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Molina.
Archibald tries for a takedown but Molina circles away easily
and Molina finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Molina gets a clinch.
Archibald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Molina fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Archibald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Molina counters with a nice body kick.
Archibald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Molina's guard.
Archibald forces his way into half guard.
Archibald wants to pass the guard but Molina is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina has one foot on Archibald's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Molina.
Molina rushes Archibald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Molina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Archibald misses with a takedown attempt
and Molina counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molina moves into the clinch.
Archibald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Molina breaks the clinch.
Molina displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Leon Archibald has been cut.
Molina connects with a good right hand that stumbles Archibald. Archibald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Molina closes the distance and clinches.
Archibald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molina trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina breaks the clinch.
Molina has closed the distance and engaged Archibald in a clinch.
Molina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archibald tries to clinch up
and Molina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Molina connects with a solid leg kick.
Molina instigates a clinch.
Molina gets through Archibald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Molina lands with a short shot to the head.
Molina scores with a shoulder strike.
Archibald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Molina avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Archibald has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Molina.
Molina scores with a hook to the body.
Molina wants to break the clinch but can't.
Molina gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Archibald.
Archibald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Molina just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Molina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archibald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Molina is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Archibald breaks from the clinch.
Archibald misses with a takedown
and Molina makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Archibald misses with a takedown attempt
and Molina holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Archibald wants a takedown.
Archibald turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Molina can't do much from the bottom here.
Archibald is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Molina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Archibald staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Molina clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Archibald's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Archibald with a poor takedown
and Molina counters by clinching up.
Molina breaks the clinch.
John Molina is winning the standup battle so far.
Molina moves into the clinch successfully.
Archibald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Molina gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Molina.
Archibald goes for a takedown in the clinch but Molina prevents it.
John Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Archibald.
A body shot lands from Molina.
Archibald has clasped his hands together around Molina's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Leon Archibald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molina tries to escape but Archibald is in control.
Archibald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Molina bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archibald wants to clinch
and Molina counters with an inside leg kick.
Archibald fails with the takedown
and Molina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archibald shoots in for a double leg but Molina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Archibald misses with a takedown
and Molina counters by clinching up.
Molina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Molina digs a right hand into Archibald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Archibald's gas tank.
Molina's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Archibald tries to pull guard but Molina won't allow it.
Archibald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Molina gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Archibald drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Molina lands a body punch.
Molina pushes Archibald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archibald misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Molina throws an elbow but misses.
Molina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Archibald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Molina avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Archibald goes for a takedown in the clinch but Molina prevents it.
Molina gets underhooks to prevent Archibald's takedown attempt.
Archibald jumps guard.
Molina is looking to stand up but Archibald won't let him.
Archibald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Molina stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Archibald closes the distance but Molina moves to the side
and Molina counters by clinching up.
Archibald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molina trying to stall but Archibald improves his position.
Archibald prevents Molina from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Molina fails to land.
Molina gets underhooks to prevent Archibald's takedown attempt.
Archibald tries for a takedown but Molina manages to get underhooks.
Molina breaks from the clinch.
Archibald has his takedown stuffed
and Molina counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Archibald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archibald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Molina but Molina pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Archibald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Molina circles away from the clinch attempt
and Molina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Archibald shoots and misses
letting Molina counter with a right hand.
Archibald drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina trying to control the position.
Archibald trying to control the position from guard on top but Molina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archibald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Molina wants to sweep but no luck.
Molina controls Archibald momentarily but Archibald frees himself.
Molina 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.
Molina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Molina had his way with Leon Archibald in that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Archibald's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Molina moves into the clinch.
Archibald wants a takedown.
Archibald wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Molina.
Archibald pushes off an throws an elbow but Molina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Archibald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Archibald.
A short right from Molina.
Archibald throws a head punch that misses.
Molina manages to break the clinch.
Molina clinches with his opponent.
Molina lands a body shot in the clinch.
Molina manages to break the clinch.
Archibald tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Molina lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Molina.
Archibald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Archibald showed some decent athleticism there.
Archibald trying to control the action but Molina is working from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina is defending against the submission attempts here by Archibald.
Archibald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Molina pushes Archibald off looking to stand but Archibald dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Molina tries to get to full guard but Archibald has control of the leg.
Archibald is looking to take a break and control but Molina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Archibald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archibald trying to control the position but Molina is working away.
Molina tries to escape but Archibald is in control.
Archibald trying to control the position but Molina is working away.
Molina tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Archibald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Archibald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Molina, who protects the arm well.
Molina is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leon Archibald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Archibald working the head and body with strikes.
Archibald lands a nice forearm strike.
Archibald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Molina sneaks back into half guard.
Archibald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Archibald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Molina has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Molina!
John Molina retains his heavyweight title!
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