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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between NEBO DRACAR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Blaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master Blaster acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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, NEBO DRACAR!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Master Blaster!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DRACAR tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blaster.
DRACAR tries to bench press Blaster off him but Blaster keeps the position.
DRACAR managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blaster.
Blaster in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DRACAR manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blaster gets full guard.
DRACAR works a leg free and moves into half guard.
DRACAR is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DRACAR is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DRACAR seems to be working for a kimura but Blaster defends the submission attempt.
Blaster regains full guard. Nicely done.
DRACAR trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaster wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaster working for a triangle but DRACAR defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blaster is on top in guard.
Blaster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DRACAR has his foot on Blaster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blaster works his way back into a safe position though.
DRACAR working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blaster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blaster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DRACAR is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blaster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blaster postures up in DRACAR's guard and throws a big left but DRACAR blocks it.
DRACAR working for submissions but it's allowed Blaster to get to half guard.
DRACAR looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaster trying to control the action but DRACAR is working from the bottom.
Blaster is working for a kimura but DRACAR is defending it quite comfortably.
Blaster frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaster lands with some strikes.
DRACAR keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blaster thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
DRACAR is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Blaster there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
DRACAR holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Blaster tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
DRACAR sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
DRACAR is looking to get back to full guard here but Blaster has managed to pass to side control instead.
DRACAR is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blaster looking to control and managing it successfully.
DRACAR is looking to get to half guard.
Blaster thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Blaster there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DRACAR really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blaster with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
DRACAR working to try and regain half guard.
DRACAR is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Blaster thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
DRACAR slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
DRACAR actively working from the bottom here.
DRACAR looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blaster is working for a submission of some sort.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Blaster 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.
DRACAR lands a head kick that stumbles Blaster and the fighters go to the mat.
Blaster is rocked!
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
DRACAR tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaster is retaining full guard.
DRACAR preventing the sweep.
Blaster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blaster is on top in guard.
Blaster postures up and lands a big shot to DRACAR's brow.
Blaster throws a big right hand that misses.
DRACAR has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blaster has passed into side control.
DRACAR is looking for a sweep.
Blaster looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blaster tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaster working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Blaster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. DRACAR knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blaster working the ground and pound but DRACAR is defending the strikes.
DRACAR tries to bench press Blaster off him but Blaster keeps the position.
Blaster scores with punches from side control.
DRACAR is looking to reverse the position.
Blaster throws an elbow but DRACAR slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Blaster crashes against the mat.
Blaster is breathing heavily.
DRACAR takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Blaster throws a strike aimed at the side of DRACAR's head but DRACAR avoids it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blaster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DRACAR tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DRACAR.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DRACAR misses with a looping right.
DRACAR throws a series of punches but Blaster avoids them all with ease.
DRACAR tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaster blocks a head kick by DRACAR.
DRACAR throws a sloppy head kick and Blaster moves out of range easily.
Blaster moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
NEBO DRACAR seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DRACAR misses with a double jab
and DRACAR takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blaster blocks a head kick by DRACAR.
DRACAR throws a hook but Blaster avoids it easily.
Blaster misses with a straight left.
DRACAR pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaster slips under a jab from DRACAR.
Blaster catches DRACAR with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blaster lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DRACAR looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
NEBO DRACAR is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaster throws out a loose jab but DRACAR uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DRACAR can pounce on him.
DRACAR throws a sloppy head kick and Blaster moves out of range easily.
DRACAR dodges the punch combination from Blaster.
DRACAR throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blaster.
DRACAR knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blaster on the ground.
Blaster with a flurry of punches that miss.
DRACAR looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blaster is one step ahead there.
Blaster advances position into side control!
Blaster working the ground and pound but DRACAR is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DRACAR takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
DRACAR avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blaster.
Blaster creates some space and throws a big elbow, but DRACAR sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Blaster looks up at the clock and then as DRACAR takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blaster smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
DRACAR avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blaster.
DRACAR is looking for a sweep.
Blaster scoring with punches from side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
DRACAR throws a sloppy head kick and Blaster moves out of range easily.
Blaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DRACAR fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DRACAR throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that NEBO DRACAR will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Blaster misses with a takedown attempt - DRACAR sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DRACAR throws a head kick that misses.
DRACAR pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaster swinging wilding here.
Nice defenses there by DRACAR.
DRACAR misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Blaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DRACAR throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DRACAR misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blaster 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.
DRACAR has his foot on Blaster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blaster works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaster trying to control but DRACAR is working from the bottom.
Blaster tries to free his leg and advance position but DRACAR is retaining full guard.
Blaster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blaster won't allow DRACAR to sweep him here.
Blaster pushes down on DRACAR's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blaster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blaster working over DRACAR with some ground and pound. DRACAR looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Blaster there.
Blaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DRACAR defending well though.
Blaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blaster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blaster is nestled in close to DRACAR, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blaster works his way into full mount!
Blaster throws some wild stikes that DRACAR manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaster lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
DRACAR really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blaster misses with a head shot.
DRACAR is looking to improve his position but Blaster isn't that keen on the idea.
Blaster looking to finish DRACAR with some ground and pound. This is bad for DRACAR!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blaster cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blaster throwing strikes here but DRACAR is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
DRACAR is trying desperately to improve position.
Blaster sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
DRACAR is in a horrible position here. Blaster smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Blaster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DRACAR keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DRACAR is working hard here to advance position.
DRACAR blocking the ground and pound.
Blaster postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. DRACAR looks a forlorn figure.
Blaster cracks DRACAR with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
DRACAR is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blaster cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blaster unloads with some shots from mount but DRACAR bucks and avoids them well.
Blaster looking to finish with strikes here!
BOOM! Blaster connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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.
Blaster with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
DRACAR regains half guard.
Blaster drops an elbow to the side of DRACAR's head.
Blaster is looking to take a break and control but DRACAR is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blaster seems to be working for a kimura but DRACAR defends the submission attempt.
DRACAR won't allow Blaster to pass to mount.
Blaster wants to control but DRACAR is keeping him busy.
Blaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DRACAR defending well though.
Blaster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. DRACAR manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Blaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blaster 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Blaster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Vernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres comes into the arena with Tango blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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, Miguel Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
Vernon tries to bum rush Torres with a series of wild strikes but Torres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vernon scores with a push kick.
Torres misses with a body kick.
Torres fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vernon.
Vernon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Torres throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vernon counters with a head kick.
Vernon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torres. Torres obviously looking to wear him down.
Torres connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Torres misses
and Vernon counters with a low kick, right behind Torres 's knee.
A head kick by Torres misses
and Vernon counters with a left and a right... And another left! Torres is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sid Vernon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between EF Hutton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rob Zombie - Never Gonna Stop. Renato James told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, EF Hutton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Renato James!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Renato James has been cut.
Hutton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hutton is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hutton won't allow James to sweep him here.
James isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hutton stacks James 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 Hutton!
Hutton wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to buck Hutton off but Hutton is having none of it.
Hutton scoring with punches from side control.
Hutton working the body and head with strikes.
Hutton wants to stand but James has his arm trapped.
James is looking for a sweep.
Hutton tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutton in side control, throwing shots but James defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Hutton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hutton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hutton stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hutton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hutton wants to break free but James has control.
James keeps control of Hutton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hutton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
James can't get the takedown.
Hutton manages to break the clinch.
Hutton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hutton throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Hutton lands a head shot.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Hutton tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hutton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
EF Hutton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato James.
James looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutton tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hutton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hutton misses with a two punch combination.
James stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Hutton misses.
EF Hutton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hutton tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
so James counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hutton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
Hutton looking for a sweep. Not yet Hutton, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James stops Hutton from standing up.
James wants to control from the top but Hutton keeps moving.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Hutton.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James won't allow Hutton to get back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
EF Hutton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renato James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hutton misses the shot to the body.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hutton thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hutton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hutton fails with an attempt to clinch.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hutton misses with a takedown
and James counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good leg kick by Hutton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hutton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hutton working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Hutton is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hutton doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
James cracks Hutton with a solid left hand.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Hutton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hutton wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Hutton stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hutton's guard.
Hutton pushes James off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hutton!
Hutton is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutton is trying to stand.
James unloads with some shots from mount but Hutton bucks and avoids them well.
Hutton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
James won't let Hutton get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hutton can't escape the position.
James is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hutton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hutton!
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hutton is one step ahead there.
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.
Hutton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hutton but Hutton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Hutton tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hutton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
EF Hutton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato James.
Hutton tries to clinch but James moves away
and James makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hutton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Renato James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Renato James's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hutton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A choreographed right hand from Hutton misses the target.
James shoots in for a double leg but Hutton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick by Hutton misses
and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hutton won't be happy with that.
James taking a break here but Hutton is having none of it and regains half guard.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Renato James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hutton wants to control but James is keeping busy.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hutton tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutton is doing well to control the position and prevent James from advancing to side control.
Hutton blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James is keen to just control but Hutton is a slippery customer.
Hutton tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hutton avoids a kick to the body.
Hutton clinches but James breaks the clinch
and James counters with a shoot takedown. Hutton fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hutton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes James off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hutton clinches but James breaks the clinch
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throwing shots but Hutton is blocking nicely.
James seems to be working for a kimura but Hutton defends the submission attempt.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hutton keeps working.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is just content to waste time from the top position. Hutton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hutton keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James won't allow Hutton to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hutton misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Hutton as James shoots in.
EF Hutton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato James.
Hutton misses with an attempted mid kick.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hutton.
Hutton jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
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.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hutton throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hutton dodges the punch combination from James.
Hutton with a poor takedown
and James counters with a head kick.
Hutton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hutton misses with a body shot.
Hutton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hutton checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hutton throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Hutton misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato James!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demein Colette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vidal Persposky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colette comes to the cage accompanied by progenies of the great apocalypse. Persposky is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Waterloo by ABBA. Vidal Persposky will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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176 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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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, Demein Colette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vidal Persposky!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colette scores with a kick to the midsection.
Colette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Persposky moves away.
Persposky throws a nice looking combination but Colette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Colette closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Persposky is rocked!
It looks like Vidal Persposky has been cut.
Colette throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Persposky is still on wobbly legs! Can Colette finish him?
Colette fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Persposky to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Persposky looks to clinch but Colette throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Persposky taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Demein Colette!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toby Boi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Blair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Stricken" by Disturbed. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jimmy Blair enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Toby Boi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Blair!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boi breaks from the clinch.
Boi rushes Blair and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blair is looking to control Boi's arms but Boi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blair has his back to the cage.
Boi fails to pull guard.
Blair wants to break free but Boi has control.
Blair tries to break the clinch but Boi is controlling the position.
Blair breaks from the clinch.
Blair throws a right hand that Boi ducks under and follows up with a left that Boi also avoids with ease.
Blair scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blair tries to bum rush Boi with a series of wild strikes but Boi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blair lands a nice hook to Boi's body. Boi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jimmy Blair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blair connects with a body shot.
Boi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blair wants to improve his position but Boi is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boi tries to pass to full mount but Blair defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blair is pressing down on Boi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blair has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Boi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A combination from Blair does no damage.
Blair lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blair scores with a jab to the head.
Blair sizes up Boi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boi is rocked!
Boi shoots for a double leg takedown but Blair sprawls well. He's pushed Boi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boi throws a head kick that misses.
Boi is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Boi coming out on top.
Blair swinging wilding here.
Blair stuns Boi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Boi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blair throws a series of strikes that have Boi backpedaling.
Oh Boi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blair drops Boi with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Boi! Blair dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Jimmy Blair!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Villi Kotobalavu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bay comes to the cage accompanied by Feuer Frei. Kotobalavu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Another Body Murdered" by Faith No more & Boo-Yaa Tribe. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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, Thomas Bay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Villi Kotobalavu!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kotobalavu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kotobalavu moves in looking to clinch but Bay pushes him off.
Bay throws a jab but it's blocked by Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kotobalavu is fending him off so far but Bay persists. Nope, Kotobalavu circles away and we're back to standing.
Kotobalavu keeps the fight on the outside.
Bay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kotobalavu as he avoids it easily.
Kotobalavu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bay wants to clinch.
Bay has Kotobalavu up against the cage in a clinch.
Kotobalavu blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kotobalavu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bay keeps the fight on the outside.
Bay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kotobalavu fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kotobalavu.
Bay rushes Kotobalavu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kotobalavu wants to stall.
Bay trying to land knees to the body.
Kotobalavu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kotobalavu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bay blocks it with crossed arms.
Kotobalavu missing with knees to the body.
Bay connects with a knee to the head.
Bay wants to get back to striking at distance but Kotobalavu won't allow it.
Bay blocks the elbow strike.
Bay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kotobalavu smiles and moves away.
Bay drives through and clinches with Kotobalavu against the cage.
Bay tries to pull guard but Kotobalavu holds him up against the cage and eventually Bay drops back down to his feet.
Bay fails to pull guard.
Bay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kotobalavu stalling in the clinch but Bay improves position.
Bay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kotobalavu.
Bay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kotobalavu.
Bay misses with a knee strike.
Kotobalavu stops a takedown attempt from Bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bay crunches a lovely knee into Kotobalavu's ribcage.
Bay is breathing heavily.
Kotobalavu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kotobalavu prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kotobalavu.
Bay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kotobalavu gets underhooks to prevent Bay's takedown attempt.
Bay is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kotobalavu is keeping busy.
Kotobalavu scores a nice knee to the body.
Kotobalavu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bay tries to pull guard but Kotobalavu won't allow it.
Bay crunches a lovely knee into Kotobalavu's ribcage.
Bay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kotobalavu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kotobalavu tries to land knees in the clinch but Bay avoids the damage to the body.
Bay successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bay manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kotobalavu tries to hold on but Bay postures up.
Kotobalavu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bay lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bay dominating with strikes here.
Kotobalavu taking shots to the head.
Bay lands a big elbow.
Bay with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kotobalavu wants to hold on but Bay pushes him away.
Kotobalavu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bay.
Kotobalavu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kotobalavu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bay.
Bay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bay drops an elbow to the side of Kotobalavu's head.
Kotobalavu wants to control but Bay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bay is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kotobalavu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bay is working away from the top position though.
Bay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kotobalavu is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bay pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kotobalavu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bay misses with a leg kick
and Kotobalavu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bay misses the jab.
Bay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bay dominated that round.
That's time! Bay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bay shoots for a takedown but Kotobalavu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kotobalavu thuds his right hand into Bay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bay tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bay throws a leg kick
and Kotobalavu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kotobalavu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kotobalavu.
Bay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kotobalavu avoids the damage to the body.
Bay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kotobalavu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kotobalavu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kotobalavu is looking to control Bay's arms but Bay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kotobalavu has his back to the cage.
Kotobalavu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bay controls his hands.
Bay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bay.
Kotobalavu looking to stall.
Kotobalavu gets underhooks to prevent Bay's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kotobalavu misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kotobalavu misses with an elbow over the top.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Kotobalavu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bay shoots in and drives through. Kotobalavu sprawls well.
Bay thows a leg kick but Kotobalavu checks it
and Kotobalavu counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kotobalavu.
Bay fails with the takedown
and Kotobalavu counters with a left and a right that stings Bay.
Bay throws a series of punches but Kotobalavu avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Kotobalavu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bay blocking some punches.
Bay misses with an elbow strike.
Bay has Kotobalavu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kotobalavu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bay tries to score a body lock takedown but Kotobalavu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bay goes for a takedown attempt but Kotobalavu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kotobalavu stuffs the takedown.
Villi Kotobalavu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kotobalavu circles away.
Kotobalavu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bay tries to stall but Kotobalavu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bay managing to block the knees to the body from Kotobalavu.
Bay prevents a body shot from Kotobalavu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu misses with a punch to the body.
Bay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kotobalavu is pressed up against the cage. Bay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kotobalavu down to the mat. Kotobalavu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Villi Kotobalavu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kotobalavu throws a series of punches but Bay moves out of range.
Bay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bay moves in looking to clinch but Kotobalavu pushes him off.
Jab by Kotobalavu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kotobalavu.
Thomas Bay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotobalavu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bay closes the distance and clinches up with Kotobalavu, looking for a takedown. Bay pushes Kotobalavu against the cage but Kotobalavu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bay wants to clinch but Kotobalavu slips to the side
and Kotobalavu counters with an inside leg kick.
Bay tries to clinch but Kotobalavu is having none of it.
Bay misses with a takedown attempt
and Bay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bay fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bay lands an elbow inside.
Bay tries for a takedown but Kotobalavu manages to get underhooks.
Kotobalavu tries to throw a body punch but Bay avoids it by throwing Kotobalavu back against the cage.
Bay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kotobalavu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kotobalavu misses with a body punch.
Bay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kotobalavu pushes off an throws an elbow but Bay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bay fails to pull guard.
Kotobalavu lands an elbow just above Bay 's eye.
Bay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bay manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kotobalavu trying to control the position from guard on top but Bay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kotobalavu is stalling in the full guard.
Kotobalavu trying to control the position from guard on top but Bay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bay being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotobalavu won't allow Bay to sweep him here.
Bay is trying to control the position but Kotobalavu postures up.
Kotobalavu wants to control from the top but Bay keeps moving.
Bay controls Kotobalavu momentarily but Kotobalavu frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kotobalavu ducks under a wild hook from Bay.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Villi Kotobalavu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bay misses the shot to the body.
Bay on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bay misses the body punch
and Kotobalavu counters with a stiff right hand.
Bay clinches up against the cage.
Kotobalavu avoids the elbow strike from Bay, against the cage.
Bay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kotobalavu avoids the damage to the body.
Bay turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bay manages to end up in side control.
Bay working away.
Kotobalavu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bay working away.
Kotobalavu sneaks back into half guard.
Kotobalavu tries to get to full guard but Bay has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kotobalavu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bay tries to pass to full mount but Kotobalavu defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kotobalavu. That's going to slow Bay down.
Bay doesn't manage to clinch there - Kotobalavu circles away.
Bay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kotobalavu circles away.
Kotobalavu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kotobalavu doesn't manage to clinch there - Bay circles away.
Bay slips under a jab from Kotobalavu.
Bay rushes Kotobalavu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bay managing to block the knees to the body from Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kotobalavu trying to land knees to the body.
Kotobalavu trying to land knees to the body.
Kotobalavu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kotobalavu avoiding damage as Bay throws knees to the body.
Kotobalavu misses with an elbow strike.
Kotobalavu crunches a lovely knee into Bay's ribcage.
Kotobalavu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bay wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bay lands an elbow that stopped Kotobalavu in his tracks for a moment.
Bay lands an elbow that stopped Kotobalavu in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Villi Kotobalavu has been cut.
Bay works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bay with a nice head shot there.
Kotobalavu has momentary wrist control but Bay slips an elbow through the middle.
Kotobalavu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bay controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kotobalavu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kotobalavu controls Bay momentarily but Bay frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bay postures up in Kotobalavu's guard and throws a big left but Kotobalavu blocks it.
Kotobalavu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bay scores with a nice right hand.
Bay with a poor takedown
and Kotobalavu counters with a two punch combo.
Bay throws a chopping leg kick but Kotobalavu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bay throws a head kick but Kotobalavu moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Kotobalavu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bay shoots in looking for a takedown. Kotobalavu tries to sprawl out of it but Bay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kotobalavu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu misses with a series of wild punches.
Bay tries to clinch up
and Kotobalavu moves into the clinch.
Kotobalavu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bay.
Bay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kotobalavu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kotobalavu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kotobalavu avoiding damage as Bay throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu stalling the fight.
Bay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kotobalavu avoids the damage to the body.
Kotobalavu lands a knee to the head.
Kotobalavu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kotobalavu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Villi Kotobalavu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thomas Bay.
I think Bay 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrick Stonewall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes to the cage accompanied by Gangsta Nation- Ice Cube. Stonewall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shadow Play by the Killers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terrance Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fredrick Stonewall!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stonewall blocks a head kick by Alves.
Stonewall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stonewall drops an elbow to the side of Alves's head.
Alves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stonewall controlling the action here.
Stonewall throwing shots but Alves is blocking nicely.
Alves trying to control but Stonewall postures up.
Stonewall trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves is looking for a sweep. Stonewall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves pushes Stonewall off but Stonewall dives into side control.
Alves is trying to improve his position.
Alves is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Alves throws a low kick, looking for Stonewall's leg but Stonewall calmly moves out of range.
Stonewall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alves.
Terrance Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alves.
Stonewall blocks the body kick.
Alves cracks Stonewall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alves wants to clinch.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Stonewall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alves tries to avoid it but Stonewall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alves to the ground. Alves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stonewall checks a low kick from Alves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alves throws a leg kick but Stonewall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stonewall shoots in but no luck this time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alves lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stonewall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stonewall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alves gets the takedown into side control.
Alves in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stonewall is looking to reverse the position.
Alves decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Alves tries to clinch but Stonewall moves out of range.
Alves shoots and misses
and Stonewall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alves's guard.
Stonewall slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonewall decides to stand up.
Stonewall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alves to the mat! Alves manages to get full guard.
Alves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stonewall puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stonewall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stonewall drops an elbow to the side of Alves's head.
Alves manages to get to full guard.
Alves looking to control but Stonewall passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonewall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alves is looking to escape.
Alves wants to get back to full guard but Stonewall has passed into side control.
Stonewall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alves is looking to get to half guard.
Stonewall lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alves hang on?
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrick Stonewall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stonewall gets a takedown into half guard.
Alves is pressing down on Stonewall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stonewall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alves's guard.
Still in half guard, Stonewall seems content to control.
Alves is trying to stand up here but Stonewall is controlling him well.
Stonewall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fredrick Stonewall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves is trying to stand up here but Stonewall is controlling him well.
Alves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is staying active underneath Stonewall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alves actively working from the bottom here.
Alves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stonewall trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Stonewall has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Stonewall content just to control the position here.
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.
Alves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stonewall tries to control but Alves wriggling away.
Stonewall with good strikes from the mount here!
Alves working to try and regain half guard.
Stonewall lands a heavy elbow.
Alves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to get back to full guard but Stonewall takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stonewall controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Stonewall.
Stonewall avoids the attempt from Alves to control.
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.
Alves is looking to improve his position but Stonewall isn't that keen on the idea.
Stonewall is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Alves wants to hold on but Stonewall pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stonewall trying to control but Alves is having none of it.
Stonewall scoring with strikes but Alves is staying in there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrick Stonewall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stonewall clinches with his opponent.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Stonewall has him pressed against the cage.
Alves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stonewall prevents Alves from breaking the clinch.
Alves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alves gets underhooks to prevent Stonewall's takedown attempt.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Stonewall has him pressed against the cage.
Alves tries a knee to the head but Stonewall blocks it.
Stonewall successfully pulls guard.
Stonewall lands some strikes from the bottom.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stonewall lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stonewall 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.
Alves trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stonewall manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stonewall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alves is working away from the top position though.
Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stonewall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alves.
Alves is looking for a kimura but Stonewall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alves to get the leverage.
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.
Stonewall gets back to full guard.
Alves pushes down on Stonewall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but Stonewall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stonewall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alves.
Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stonewall defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A low kick from Alves misses
and Stonewall counters with a takedown into side control.
Stonewall trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alves gets back to full guard.
Stonewall stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Stonewall is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonewall trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stonewall is one step ahead there.
Stonewall prevents Alves from getting back to his feet.
Terrance Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alves looking for a guillotine here but Stonewall defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fredrick Stonewall.
I've got Stonewall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrick Stonewall!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Madd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Bristol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sid Bristol will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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, Luke Madd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Bristol!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Madd shoots in but no luck this time.
Bristol stalks Madd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Madd's face. Madd staggers backwards, shaken.
Bristol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bristol scores with a jab.
Bristol connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Madd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bristol lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Madd backs up against the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Bristol.
Bristol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bristol stuns Madd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Madd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bristol's waist but Bristol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Madd off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Madd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bristol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madd.
Madd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice takedown defense from Bristol. No joy for Madd on that attempt.
Bristol scores with a one two! Madd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Madd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Madd is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bristol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bristol lands with a nice combination. Madd backs away looking to recover.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bristol!
Bristol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Madd momentarily.
Bristol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bristol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Bristol.
A punch lands to the side of Madd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bristol lands with a shot to the body.
Madd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bristol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Madd is looking to clinch but Bristol is avoiding it.
Madd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bristol is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bristol tries to roll over but Madd keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Madd there.
Madd is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bristol on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Madd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Madd trying to control the action but Bristol is working from the bottom.
Madd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bristol gets full guard.
Madd with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bristol 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.
Bristol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Madd looking to sit in guard and control but Bristol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bristol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bristol is looking to advance position but Madd has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Madd with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Madd.
Madd prevents Bristol from getting the reversal.
Madd landing strikes from the mount and Bristol is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Madd.
Madd dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bristol keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Madd blocks Bristol's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Madd tries to control but Bristol wriggling away.
Madd controlling the position easily from mount.
Madd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bristol looks a forlorn figure.
Bristol is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Bristol dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Madd takes one to the side of the head.
Madd misses with a double jab
and Bristol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madd tries for a takedown but Bristol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bristol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Madd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bristol counters with a straight right hand.
Bristol throws a series of strikes that have Madd backpedaling.
Bristol looks to land a combination. Madd sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bristol blocks a head kick by Madd.
Bristol looks for a takedown but Madd sprawls well.
Bristol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bristol lands a jab-cross combination.
Bristol looks to throw the jab but Madd is out of range.
Bristol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madd tries to clinch but Bristol moves away
and Bristol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bristol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Madd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bristol.
Bristol throws a combination that misses
and Madd counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Madd.
Madd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bristol is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bristol keeping moving, preventing Madd from controlling successfully.
Madd is stalling in the full guard.
Madd wants to pass the guard but Bristol is keeping the position.
Bristol has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madd wants to pass the guard but Bristol is keeping the position.
Bristol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bristol is looking for a triangle but Madd pushes his legs off easily.
Bristol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Madd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bristol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madd trying to control the position from guard on top but Bristol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bristol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Madd's guard.
Madd trying to control the position.
Bristol wants to pass the guard but Madd is keeping the position.
Madd controls Bristol momentarily but Bristol frees himself.
Madd throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bristol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bristol stopping the sweep attempt from Madd.
Bristol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Luke Madd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Madd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bristol tries to free his leg and advance position but Madd is retaining full guard.
Bristol is in close to Madd's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Madd thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bristol with a nice head shot there.
Madd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bristol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bristol chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bristol stands up over Madd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Madd looking for a sweep. Not yet Madd, not yet.
Madd is working hard here to advance position.
Bristol postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Bristol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Madd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Madd wants to free his trapped foot but Bristol is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bristol moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Madd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bristol manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Madd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Madd wants to hold on but Bristol pushes him away.
Madd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bristol is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Madd has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bristol landing strikes, looking to finish!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madd is trying to escape the mount.
Madd tries to lock up and control but Bristol gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bristol in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Madd throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Madd is desperately trying to improve his position but Bristol has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bristol breaks from Madd's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bristol pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bristol looking for a guillotine from mount but Madd is having none of it.
Bristol avoids the attempt from Madd to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bristol.
Bristol looking to secure an arm triangle but Madd defends it well.
Bristol is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Madd has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Madd is trying desperately to improve position.
Madd wants to hold on but Bristol pushes him away.
Madd blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bristol goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Madd turns into him and now he's in Bristol's guard.
Bristol keeping moving, preventing Madd from controlling successfully.
Madd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Madd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Madd tries to free his leg and advance position but Bristol is retaining full guard.
Madd wants to control from the top but Bristol keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Madd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Madd lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bristol down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bristol prevents Madd from moving into mount.
Bristol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Madd trying to control the position but Bristol is working away.
Bristol sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bristol flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bristol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bristol tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Luke Madd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bristol tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Madd has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Madd is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bristol has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bristol!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Bristol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bristol winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Bristol!
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