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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Layton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Layton comes to the cage accompanied by Undead. Terry Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thiago Layton's chin.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Layton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Silva!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Layton is working away from the top position though.
Layton is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Layton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two 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.
Layton controlling the action here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Thiago Layton just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Layton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Layton is looking to clinch.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Layton.
Thiago Layton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Layton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Layton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Layton looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
Silva with a jab.
Layton walks into a jab.
Layton fails with a takedown attempt.
Layton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Layton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Layton is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layton throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Layton tries to clinch up.
Layton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Layton tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva lands a nice hook to Layton's body. Layton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Layton off the cage and back into rage.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Jab from Silva.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Layton takes one to the chin there.
Layton takes one on the button.
Layton is rocked!
Layton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Layton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Layton tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Layton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick by Layton misses
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Layton's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Layton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Layton shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Layton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Layton's head.
A punch lands to the side of Layton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Layton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Silva throws a right and a left that Layton avoids nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Silva tries to bum rush Layton with a series of wild strikes but Layton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Layton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Layton's head.
Silva throws a right hand that Layton ducks under and follows up with a left that Layton also avoids with ease.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Layton shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Layton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva scores with a jab. Layton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Layton misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
It looks like Thiago Layton has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva drops Layton with a huge uppercut! Layton drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Silva is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Balu Rafter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo DeAngelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonardo DeAngelo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Balu Rafter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leonardo DeAngelo!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafter clinches.
Rafter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rafter has DeAngelo pressed against the cage.
DeAngelo is trying to stall.
Rafter digs a right hand into DeAngelo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeAngelo's gas tank.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Rafter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rafter clinches.
DeAngelo misses with a punch to the body.
DeAngelo is trying to break free.
Rafter gets through DeAngelo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rafter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Rafter.
Rafter scores with a hook to the body.
Rafter lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
DeAngelo wants a takedown but no success here.
Rafter lands a left hand.
Rafter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rafter lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rafter.
Rafter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Rafter.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Rafter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeAngelo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rafter as he jumps to the side.
DeAngelo looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeAngelo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rafter takes a step back to recover.
Rafter lands a jab-cross combination.
DeAngelo clinches but Rafter breaks the clinch
and Rafter counters with a two punch combo.
DeAngelo is rocked!
DeAngelo misses with a takedown
and Rafter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Balu Rafter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo DeAngelo.
Rafter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rafter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rafter.
DeAngelo is looking to control Rafter's arms but Rafter gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeAngelo has his back to the cage.
Rafter gets through DeAngelo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafter'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.
A short left from Rafter.
A nice left hand lands by Rafter.
Rafter scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeAngelo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rafter is keeping busy.
Rafter avoiding damage.
DeAngelo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rafter.
Rafter lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
Rafter lands a hook that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
DeAngelo tries to pull guard but Rafter holds him up against the cage and eventually DeAngelo drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Rafter.
Rafter digs a right hand into DeAngelo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeAngelo's gas tank.
DeAngelo wants to get back to striking at distance but Rafter won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Rafter.
Rafter lands with a left to the head.
Rafter lands a nice uppercut.
Rafter lands with a light punch inside.
Rafter avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafter gets through DeAngelo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeAngelo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rafter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rafter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rafter lands an uppercut.
A short right from Rafter on the inside.
Rafter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rafter lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rafter.
Rafter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rafter.
Rafter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
Nice body punch from Rafter - that landed with a thud.
Rafter lands with a short shot to the head.
Rafter lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
Rafter leaning against his opponent.
DeAngelo misses with the head strike.
Rafter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rafter lands with a right to the head.
DeAngelo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rafter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rafter is looking to clinch.
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.
DeAngelo tries for a takedown but Rafter circles away easily
and Rafter counters by clinching up.
DeAngelo wants a takedown.
Rafter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rafter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rafter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rafter has DeAngelo pushed against the cage.
DeAngelo is trying to break the clinch but Rafter has him pressed against the cage.
Rafter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rafter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rafter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeAngelo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rafter pushes DeAngelo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balu Rafter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rafter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeAngelo looks to clinch
and Rafter counters by clinching up.
Rafter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rafter lands an uppercut.
Rafter scores with a shot to the side of DeAngelo's head.
DeAngelo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rafter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DeAngelo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Rafter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rafter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeAngelo is trying to break the clinch but Rafter has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafter lands with a right to the head.
Rafter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeAngelo has had enough of the clinch but Rafter keeps him there for the moment.
Rafter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeAngelo.
DeAngelo is breathing heavily.
Rafter lands a shoulder strike.
Rafter lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Rafter.
A short uppercut from Rafter.
DeAngelo wants a takedown but no success here.
Balu Rafter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo DeAngelo.
Rafter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rafter is pressed up against the cage. DeAngelo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rafter down to the mat. Rafter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DeAngelo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rafter wants to clinch.
Rafter moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rafter.
Rafter lands with a short shot to the head.
Rafter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rafter.
Rafter lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
Rafter pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two 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.
Rafter lands a shoulder strike.
Rafter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rafter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
Rafter lands a left hand.
DeAngelo is trying to break the clinch but Rafter has him pressed against the cage.
Rafter lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rafter lands with a left to the head.
DeAngelo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DeAngelo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rafter stalling the fight.
DeAngelo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rafter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeAngelo or not.
Rafter slows down the pace here.
DeAngelo trying to stall but Rafter improves his position.
Rafter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
DeAngelo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeAngelo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rafter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Rafter.
Rafter leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rafter.
Rafter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rafter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rafter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rafter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rafter - that landed with a thud.
Rafter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rafter lands a hook that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
Rafter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The is referee keeping an eye on Rafter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balu Rafter.
Rafter takes a swing at DeAngelo's ribcage but misses.
DeAngelo throws a head kick but Rafter moves out of range.
Rafter throws a series of punches but DeAngelo avoids them all with ease.
Rafter doesn't manage to clinch there - DeAngelo circles away.
DeAngelo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rafter wants to clinch up but DeAngelo keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rafter moves into the clinch.
DeAngelo tries to pull guard but Rafter holds him up against the cage and eventually DeAngelo drops back down to his feet.
Rafter lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balu Rafter dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
DeAngelo keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeAngelo tries to pull guard but Rafter holds him up against the cage and eventually DeAngelo drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Rafter.
Rafter lands a hook that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
Rafter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rafter.
Rafter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
Rafter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeAngelo or not.
DeAngelo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeAngelo is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeAngelo has a couple of punches blocked by Rafter.
DeAngelo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rafter lands with a light punch inside.
Rafter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rafter controlling the action here for a moment.
DeAngelo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Rafter on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rafter.
Rafter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rafter.
DeAngelo has had enough of the clinch but Rafter keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Rafter.
Rafter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rafter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rafter lands with a short shot to the head.
Rafter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rafter pushes DeAngelo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeAngelo tries to pull guard but Rafter won't allow it.
Rafter lands a hook that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
Rafter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeAngelos head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rafter.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
DeAngelo jumps guard but Rafter stands there with DeAngelo around his waist. DeAngelo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Balu Rafter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo DeAngelo.
Rafter stalling the fight.
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.
Rafter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
DeAngelo is looking to control Rafter's arms but Rafter gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeAngelo has his back to the cage.
DeAngelo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rafter on the inside.
Rafter gets through DeAngelo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rafter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeAngelos head.
DeAngelo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DeAngelo is trying to break free.
Rafter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rafter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rafter lands with a right to the head.
DeAngelo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rafter lands an uppercut.
Rafter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rafter lands a hook that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
Rafter lands with a light punch inside.
DeAngelo looking to stall.
Rafter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeAngelos head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafter lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
A short right from Rafter on the inside.
Rafter lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
DeAngelo missing with knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Rafter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rafter lands a hook that snaps the head of DeAngelo backwards.
Rafter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeAngelo tries to pull guard but Rafter won't allow it.
Rafter lands with a light punch inside.
Rafter lands a shoulder strike.
Rafter stalling.
Rafter lands a body punch.
Rafter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rafter slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Rafter.
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.
Rafter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
DeAngelo is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rafter.
DeAngelo is working for takedown but Rafter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rafter stops a takedown attempt from DeAngelo.
Rafter scores with a shot to the side of DeAngelo's head.
DeAngelo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rafter smiles and moves away.
Rafter tries to clinch there but DeAngelo circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeAngelo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rafter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balu Rafter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rafter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balu Rafter!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Cataan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Slavovick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alonzo Cataan 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alonzo Cataan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dante Slavovick!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cataan tries to clinch but Slavovick moves out of range.
Cataan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slavovick pinned against the cage. Slavovick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cataan wants to clinch up but Slavovick keeps it at a distance.
Slavovick drives through and clinches with Cataan against the cage.
Cataan is trying to maintain a safe position but Slavovick gets an underhook and turns Cataan into the cage.
Cataan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cataan has had enough of the clinch but Slavovick keeps him there for the moment.
Cataan has Slavovick pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cataan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Slavovick tumbling to the mat - Cataan dives into Slavovick's guard.
Slavovick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slavovick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cataan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cataan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cataan is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cataan trying to control the position from guard on top but Slavovick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cataan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slavovick controls Cataan momentarily but Cataan frees himself.
Cataan trying to control but Slavovick is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cataan has a takedown stuffed.
Cataan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Slavovick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slavovick.
Slavovick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cataan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from Cataan.
Cataan tries to land a knee to the head but Slavovick blocks with his arms.
Slavovick pulls Cataan into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cataan throws and elbow that misses. Slavovick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cataan's guard. Nice move by Slavovick!
Slavovick preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cataan is trying to keep Slavovick in close.
Cataan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Slavovick escapes and throws Cataan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cataan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cataan wants to control but Slavovick is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cataan is trying to get back to full guard.
Cataan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cataan trying to control but Slavovick postures up.
Slavovick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cataan keeps working.
Cataan is looking for a sweep. Slavovick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cataan is trying to maintain the position but Slavovick is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Slavovick shoots in and bounces Cataan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slavovick wants to control from the top but Cataan keeps moving.
Cataan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Slavovick stacks Cataan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Slavovick!
Cataan is looking for a sweep.
Cataan struggling a bit here.
Slavovick gets to mount! Cataan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cataan is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Slavovick dominated that 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.
Cataan throws a head kick but Slavovick moves out of range.
Slavovick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cataan counters with a takedown into side control.
Cataan working away.
Cataan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cataan taking a breather here.
Cataan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Slavovick is looking for a sweep.
Cataan throws a strike aimed at the side of Slavovick's head but Slavovick avoids it well.
Slavovick regains half guard, as Cataan was trying to land strikes.
Cataan is looking to take a break and control but Slavovick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slavovick trying to control here.
Cataan content to control rather than advance.
Cataan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slavovick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cataan wants to advance to full mount but Slavovick doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cataan wants to control from the top but Slavovick keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slavovick keeping full guard, as Cataan tries to pass.
Slavovick is trying to keep Cataan in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cataan throws a head kick that misses
and Slavovick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cataan trying to keep a closed guard but Slavovick is proving a slippery customer.
Cataan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slavovick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cataan working a defensive guard here.
Slavovick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cataan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Slavovick is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cataan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Slavovick's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cataan throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Cataan avoiding Slavovick 's attempts to control his hands.
Cataan is looking for the choke from the back position but Slavovick is controlling his hands well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slavovick breaks Cataan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Slavovick is stalling in the full guard.
Cataan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Slavovick trying to control the position from guard on top but Cataan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cataan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cataan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slavovick pinned against the cage. Slavovick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cataan looks to clinch
and Slavovick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Slavovick pushes down on Cataan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cataan wants to get back to full guard.
Slavovick stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Slavovick has his takedown stuffed
and Cataan counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Slavovick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cataan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cataan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cataan showed some decent athleticism there.
Cataan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cataan is looking to take a break and control but Slavovick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cataan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cataan wants to control but Slavovick is keeping him busy.
Slavovick wants to control but Cataan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cataan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slavovick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cataan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dante Slavovick has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cataan controlling the action here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Slavovick tries to clinch up
and Cataan counters with an outside leg kick.
Cataan darts in trying to clinch
and Slavovick counters with a big head kick but Cataan shrugs it off.
A head kick by Cataan misses
and Slavovick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Slavovick managing to block the knees to the body from Cataan.
Slavovick has Cataan pushed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Cataan.
Cataan lands a shoulder strike.
Cataan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cataan throws an elbow but it misses.
Slavovick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cataan smiles and moves away.
Cataan pushes Slavovick up against the cage in a clinch.
Cataan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cataan looking to throw knees to the head but Slavovick is blocking nicely.
Cataan missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cataan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slavovick backwards.
Cataan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slavovick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slavovick tries to pull guard but Cataan won't allow it.
Cataan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Cataan.
Cataan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slavovick jumps into guard, dragging Cataan to the mat.
Cataan being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonzo Cataan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cataan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cataan trying to control the position from guard on top but Slavovick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cataan is fighting to break Slavovick's control of his arms but Slavovick is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Cataan looking to pass the guard.
Cataan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slavovick is pulling down on Cataan's head. It's preventing any offense from Cataan, at least for the moment.
Cataan looking to pass the guard.
Cataan trying to control the position from guard on top but Slavovick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cataan won't allow Slavovick to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alonzo Cataan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slavovick 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Slavovick!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefro Bodean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Improved boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jefro Bodean!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent moves out of range of the body kick from Bodean.
Bodean shoots in but no luck this time.
Kent throws a hook but Bodean avoids it easily.
Bodean fails with a takedown attempt.
Kent misses with a hook. Bodean ducked under it nicely.
Kent misses with an uppercut.
Kent stuffs the takedown.
James Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jefro Bodean.
Bodean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kent tries to avoid it but Bodean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kent to the ground. Kent escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bodean staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bodean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bodean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kent misses with a straight left.
A big right from Kent misses.
Bodean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kent as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent slow jab from Bodean misses its intended target.
Bodean shoots in but Kent avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bodean shoots in for a double leg but Kent sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bodean misses with a series of wild punches.
Bodean looks gassed!
Kent waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bodean.
Kent jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kent misses the jab.
Kent lands a glancing blow to the side of Bodean's head.
It looks like Jefro Bodean has been cut.
Kent misses with an uppercut.
Jefro Bodean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bodean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kent paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bodean moves out of range as Kent strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kent throws out a loose jab but Bodean uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Kent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bodean shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kent as he jumps to the side.
Kent could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bodean closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kent circles away.
Bodean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kent throws out the jab.
A combination from Bodean does no damage.
Bodean has a takedown stuffed.
Kent waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bodean.
Kent misses with a straight left.
Kent cracks Bodean with a good jab.
Bodean is rocked!
Bodean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent stuffs the takedown.
Kent lands with an uppercut that bounces Bodean off the cage and back into rage.
Bodean is still on wobbly legs! Can Kent finish him?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bodean.
Kent misses with an uppercut.
Bodean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kent tries to avoid it but Bodean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kent to the ground. Kent escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bodean seems to have recovered his senses.
Bodean shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kent as he jumps to the side.
Bodean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bodean looks to land a combination but Kent avoids it well.
Kent throws a hook to the side of Bodean's head but Bodean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodean fails with the takedown.
Bodean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Kent misses.
Bodean fails with the takedown.
Kent throws an overhand right that lands on Bodean's shoulder, as Bodean tries to avoid the shot.
Bodean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Kent as Bodean shoots in.
Kent throws out a loose jab but Bodean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bodean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kent is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kent's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The fighters circling - Kent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jefro Bodean's cut.
That's time! Kent's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kent moves out of range of the body kick.
Bodean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kent avoids the head kick by Bodean.
Kent lands a big uppercut and Bodean crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bodean looks OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kent prevents Bodean from improving his position.
Kent is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bodean wants to control but Kent is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kent tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bodean.
Bodean is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Bodean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kent is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bodean manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bodean is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodean works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bodean passes into half guard.
Bodean wants to control but Kent is keeping him busy.
Bodean is trying for a kimura here. Kent looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bodean wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jefro Bodean!
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