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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Karras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damien Karras!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee misses with a straight right.
Karras shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGee defends it nicely.
McGee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGee misses with a series of wild punches.
Karras keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGee.
Karras shoots for a takedown but McGee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kyle McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Karras.
McGee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karras misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karras ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karras moves in looking to clinch but McGee pushes him off.
Karras is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGee's half guard.
Karras thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGee's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee is trying to stand up here but Karras is controlling him well.
Karras moves into full mount! McGee won't be happy about that!
Karras has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGee is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Karras looking to secure an arm triangle but McGee defends it well.
Karras looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Karras throws some wild stikes that McGee manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karras trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGee wants to try and get back to his feet.
Karras has hold of McGee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Karras is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Karras extends the arm and McGee is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Karras!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Salvatore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefan Salvatore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stefan Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Salvatore or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Salvatore fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a series of punches but Salvatore avoids them all with ease.
Salvatore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salvatore slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Salvatore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvatore somewhat.
Xavier Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Salvatore.
Salvatore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salvatore counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Salvatore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Stefan Salvatore has been cut.
Xavier Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salvatore but Salvatore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Salvatore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones shoots in but Salvatore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones throws a series of punches but Salvatore moves out of range.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salvatore wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Salvatore tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Salvatore!
Salvatore is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Salvatore looks gassed!
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Salvatore is trying desperately to improve position.
Salvatore throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jones. What's that going to do exactly?
Salvatore is trying to escape the mount.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Salvatore manages to avoid easily.
Salvatore tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones controlling from mount.
Salvatore is desperately trying to get back to half 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.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Salvatore hang on?
Salvatore tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salvatore swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Salvatore's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Salvatore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Salvatore which made him look bad.
Salvatore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Salvatore swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Salvatore wants to clinch.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore looking to stall.
Salvatore tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Salvatore is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Salvatore is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salvatore jumps guard but Jones stands there with Salvatore around his waist. Salvatore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Xavier Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Salvatore.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Salvatore obliges.
Salvatore keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Salvatore keeps him there for the moment.
Salvatore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones tries to circle away but Salvatore has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salvatore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salvatore is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Salvatore has his back to the cage.
Salvatore looking for a takedown.
Salvatore is breathing heavily.
Salvatore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Salvatore.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salvatore counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Salvatore was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Salvatore is trying to hold Jones in close to prevent damage but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones decides to stand up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salvatore sprawls well. Salvatore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvatore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
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.
Salvatore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Salvatore!
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore is trying to escape the mount.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Salvatore's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Salvatore slips a jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Salvatore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Salvatore tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones scores with a takedown into Salvatore's guard.
Salvatore 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Salvatore wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Salvatore is trying to hold Jones in close to prevent damage but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two 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.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Salvatore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones prevents Salvatore from improving his position.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Salvatore gets back to full guard.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salvatore looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvatore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Salvatore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ephraim Goodweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodweather's entrance music is Alkaline Trio - Private Eye. A fine choice. Anderson Gracie will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ephraim Goodweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Goodweather drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goodweather is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Goodweather postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Goodweather slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Goodweather from controlling successfully.
Goodweather thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goodweather slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Goodweather in side control lands a decent elbow.
Goodweather lands a few punches from side control.
Goodweather working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodweather is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gracie looks calm but he's in trouble here. Goodweather gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gracie is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Goodweather lets go of the hold and Gracie can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ephraim Goodweather!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Mendosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Belford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zach Belford 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Mendosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Belford!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendosa.
Belford shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mendosa is trying to defend but Belford finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mendosa manages to get to full guard.
Belford is posturing up here but Mendosa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Belford tries to roll out but it's too tight and Belford has to tap! Slick submission there by Mendosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Mendosa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex DeLarge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeLarge comes to the cage accompanied by You Shot Me Down by Nancy Sinatra. King has chosen These Fighting Words as his entrance music. Darren King 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex DeLarge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren King!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King avoids the body shot from DeLarge.
DeLarge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but DeLarge persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeLarge looking to slow down the pace here.
DeLarge tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
DeLarge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex DeLarge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLarge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeLarge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from King.
DeLarge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
King lands with a right to the head.
DeLarge goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLarge fails to land the takedown.
DeLarge fails with an attempt to clinch.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeLarge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeLarge looking to pass the guard.
King is looking to stand back up but DeLarge counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King tries to roll over but DeLarge keeps him under control.
DeLarge trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeLarge passes to side control.
DeLarge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
DeLarge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLarge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DeLarge trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
DeLarge goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, King rolls with the submission and now he's on top in DeLarge's guard! Nice work there by King!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeLarge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
DeLarge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeLarge manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
DeLarge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
DeLarge with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex DeLarge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
DeLarge slips a jab and a cross from King.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King misses with a two punch combination.
King tries to clinch up but DeLarge circles away and keeps his distance.
DeLarge tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DeLarge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
DeLarge trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King working a defensive guard here.
DeLarge stands and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLarge goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, King rolls with the submission and now he's on top in DeLarge's guard! Nice work there by King!
DeLarge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
DeLarge 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.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but DeLarge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DeLarge is trying to control the position but King postures up.
King stopping the sweep attempt from DeLarge.
King being controlled here momentarily.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeLarge is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLarge wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeLarge is looking to clinch.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeLarge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from King.
King clinches with his opponent.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King tries to break free but DeLarge pushes him back against the cage.
DeLarge is trying to stall.
King stops a takedown attempt from DeLarge.
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.
DeLarge has a couple of punches blocked by King.
DeLarge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex DeLarge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLarge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
DeLarge swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
DeLarge misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King doesn't manage to clinch there - DeLarge circles away.
DeLarge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King lands a jab to DeLarge's midsection.
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 Alex DeLarge will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeLarge on the side of the head.
DeLarge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeLarge misses with a takedown
and King counters with a two punch combo.
King tries to clinch but DeLarge moves out of range.
King moves in looking to clinch but DeLarge pushes him off.
King tries for a takedown but DeLarge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King shoots and misses
and DeLarge counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard.
DeLarge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King keeping full guard, as DeLarge tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLarge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DeLarge drops back, looking for a kneebar! King looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. King looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from King!
DeLarge is looking for a sweep.
DeLarge manages to get back to half guard.
DeLarge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeLarge.
DeLarge pulls King in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King wants to pass the guard but DeLarge is keeping the position.
DeLarge is looking to sinch up a triangle. King throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to DeLarge's body to avoid the submission. DeLarge has instead reached around King's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! DeLarge arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex DeLarge!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Georgie Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Carnivale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgie Borisov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jesus Carnivale's chin.
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145 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georgie Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Carnivale!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carnivale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borisov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carnivale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carnivale tries to clinch up but Borisov circles away and keeps his distance.
Carnivale fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carnivale doesn't manage to clinch there - Borisov circles away.
Carnivale wants to clinch up but Borisov keeps it at a distance.
Borisov takes the fight into the clinch.
Carnivale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carnivale lands an elbow inside that Borisov shrugs off.
It looks like Georgie Borisov has been cut.
Carnivale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Borisov.
Carnivale stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carnivale has him pressed against the cage.
Carnivale lands an elbow inside.
Carnivale breaks the clinch.
Carnivale wants to clinch
and Borisov counters with a right hand to the body.
Borisov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carnivale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borisov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Borisov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnivale darts in trying to clinch
and Borisov counters with a left and a right that stings Carnivale.
Georgie Borisov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carnivale tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Borisov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carnivale dodges the punch combination from Borisov.
Carnivale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Borisov's calf.
Nice body kick there by Carnivale.
Borisov is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carnivale.
Carnivale wants to clinch
and Borisov counters with a two punch combo.
Carnivale tries to clinch but Borisov moves out of range.
Carnivale tries to clinch but Borisov moves out of range.
Carnivale tries to clinch but Borisov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carnivale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carnivale closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Carnivale lands an elbow just above Borisov 's eye.
Carnivale lands a damaging elbow.
Carnivale pulls guard successfully.
Carnivale manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Carnivale lands with a slapping head kick.
Carnivale scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carnivale drives through and clinches with Borisov against the cage.
Carnivale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carnivale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Borisov's defenses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carnivale takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Borisov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carnivale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carnivale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jesus Carnivale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carnivale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carnivale has closed the distance and engaged Borisov in a clinch.
Carnivale lands an elbow inside that Borisov shrugs off.
Borisov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Georgie Borisov's cut is getting worse.
Carnivale taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Borisov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carnivale works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Carnivale stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Carnivale wants to clinch.
Carnivale shoots in for a takedown but Borisov shows good takedown defense.
Georgie Borisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Carnivale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borisov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carnivale moves in looking to clinch but Borisov pushes him off.
Carnivale tries to clinch but Borisov is having none of it.
Borisov swats away the attempt to clinch by Carnivale.
Carnivale connects with a high kick.
Carnivale fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carnivale tries to clinch there but Borisov circles away.
Carnivale clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carnivale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carnivale lands an elbow that stopped Borisov in his tracks for a moment.
Carnivale is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Borisov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Carnivale.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Carnivale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Carnivale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georgie Borisov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carnivale shoots in for a takedown but Borisov shows good takedown defense.
Carnivale closes the distance looking to clinch
and Borisov counters with a nice body shot.
Jesus Carnivale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borisov tries to clinch up but Carnivale circles away and keeps his distance.
Carnivale tries to close the distance and clinch but Borisov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carnivale closes the distance looking to clinch
and Borisov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Borisov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carnivale lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carnivale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Borisov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carnivale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carnivale connects with a high kick.
Carnivale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov instigates a clinch.
Carnivale lands an elbow inside.
Borisov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carnivale has Borisov pressed against the cage, preventing Borisov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Borisov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Borisov is looking to break free of the clinch but Carnivale has double underhooks.
Carnivale scores a nice knee to the body.
Borisov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carnivale lands with a right to the head.
Borisov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carnivale lands a damaging elbow.
Carnivale landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Carnivale.
Carnivale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Borisov's defenses.
Carnivale breaks from the clinch.
Carnivale is looking to clinch but Borisov is avoiding it.
Carnivale clinches but Borisov breaks the clinch
and Borisov counters with a left and a right that stings Carnivale.
Carnivale is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale tries to clinch up.
Carnivale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Georgie Borisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Carnivale.
Borisov swats away the attempt to clinch by Carnivale.
Borisov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carnivale wants to clinch.
Carnivale scoring well with a low kick there.
Carnivale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale moves into range and clinches up with Borisov.
Borisov can't break the clinch.
Borisov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Carnivale is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Borisov to the mat. Borisov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Carnivale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borisov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carnivale throwing strikes but missing.
Carnivale trying to stand up but can't free himself from Borisov's guard.
Carnivale slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Carnivale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carnivale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov looking to control but Carnivale passes into half guard.
Carnivale stands up out of the half guard.
Carnivale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carnivale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carnivale shoots in for a double leg but Borisov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carnivale tries to clinch up.
Borisov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carnivale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borisov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Carnivale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Georgie Borisov's cut.
That's time! Borisov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Carnivale clinches up with Borisov and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Borisov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carnivale with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carnivale lands a damaging elbow.
Carnivale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Borisov's defenses.
Borisov wants to break free but Carnivale has control.
Carnivale lands a nice elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Borisov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carnivale lands an elbow inside that Borisov shrugs off.
Carnivale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carnivale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Borisov is trying to force a seperation but Carnivale has the dominant position.
Carnivale lands an elbow inside.
Carnivale lands an elbow inside that Borisov shrugs off.
Borisov is trying to break the clinch but Carnivale is controlling him.
Carnivale gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Borisov regains guard.
Borisov is trying to keep Carnivale in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carnivale postures up in Borisov's guard and throws a big left but Borisov blocks it.
Carnivale wants to control from the top but Borisov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnivale stops Borisov from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carnivale gets to his feet - Borisov follows without any prompting.
Carnivale doesn't manage to clinch there - Borisov circles away.
Carnivale shoots for a double leg takedown but Borisov sprawls well. He's pushed Carnivale's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carnivale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carnivale tries to clinch but Borisov moves out of range.
Carnivale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carnivale tries to close the distance and clinch but Borisov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carnivale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borisov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carnivale fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two 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.
Carnivale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Borisov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carnivale moves into the clinch.
Carnivale blocks an uppercut.
Carnivale has Borisov pressed against the cage.
Carnivale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carnivale goes for a takedown attempt but Borisov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Georgie Borisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Carnivale.
Carnivale fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carnivale tries to clinch but Borisov is having none of it.
Georgie Borisov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borisov tries to clinch but Carnivale moves out of range.
Carnivale thows a body kick. Borisov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carnivale tries to clinch but Borisov moves away
and Borisov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carnivale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carnivale tries to clinch but Borisov moves out of range.
Borisov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carnivale throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Borisov's head.
Carnivale tries to clinch there but Borisov circles away.
Carnivale closes the distance and pushes Borisov back into the cage.
Carnivale manages to break the clinch.
Borisov swats away the attempt to clinch by Carnivale.
Carnivale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borisov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carnivale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borisov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borisov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borisov has closed the distance and engaged Carnivale in a clinch.
Carnivale lands a nice elbow.
Borisov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carnivale manages to break the clinch.
Georgie Borisov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carnivale instigates a clinch.
Carnivale stalling against the cage.
Borisov is trying to break the clinch but Carnivale is controlling him.
Carnivale has Borisov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Borisov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Borisov working aggressively here.
Borisov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carnivale has him pressed against the cage.
Jesus Carnivale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carnivale is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Carnivale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carnivale has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Carnivale!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Deep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Moore might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to homecoming. Deep has chosen blood theme as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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, Georges Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Deep!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deep throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deep fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deep throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Deep closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Deep working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Deep decides to stand back up.
Deep throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Moore looks for a takedown but Deep sprawls well.
Moore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deep takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deep throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore shoots and misses
and Deep counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Deep.
Moore trying to keep a closed guard but Deep is proving a slippery customer.
Deep has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moore is proving hard to escape from.
Deep postures up.
Deep trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moore is on top in guard.
Deep pushes Moore off and scrambles back to his feet.
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deep as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deep tries to avoid it but Moore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deep to the ground. Deep escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moore shoots for a double leg takedown but Deep sprawls well. He's pushed Moore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deep as he avoids it easily.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Deep throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deep tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Deep misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deep throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deep tries to clinch there but Moore circles away.
Deep is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deep throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moore shoots for a double leg takedown but Deep sprawls well. He's pushed Moore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Deep lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Deep misses with a wild combination.
Moore lands a head kick!
Moore shoots and misses
and Deep counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Deep has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moore is proving hard to escape from.
Moore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deep is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deep has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moore is proving hard to escape from.
Deep trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Deep throws and elbow that misses. Moore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deep's guard. Nice move by Moore!
Moore drops back looking for a leg! Deep is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deep manages to kick Moore off! Moore jumps back into Deep's guard.
Moore with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deep striking off his back but it's not causing Moore any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Deep dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moore shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Deep napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Deep is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Moore asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Deep gets back to half guard.
Moore is controlling the pace.
Deep is trying to stand back up but Moore is controlling him
Moore seems to be looking for submissions.
Moore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deep tries to roll over but Moore keeps him under control.
Deep on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Deep can do anything to dispel that myth.
Deep trying to control from the bottom.
Deep manages to get to full guard.
Deep pulls Moore in close to his closed guard and prevents Moore from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moore thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Deep uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Matt Deep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moore looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Deep working a defensive guard here.
Moore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deep is keeping the position for now.
Moore wants to stand but Deep is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore won't allow Deep to sweep him here.
Moore passes into half guard.
Deep wants to get back to full guard.
Moore decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moore.
Deep is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.
Deep is looking to score with low kicks.
Moore drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Deep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore drops back looking for a leg! Deep is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deep manages to kick Moore off! Moore jumps back into Deep's guard.
Moore prevents Deep from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore gets to his feet. Deep looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Deep bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deep with a poor takedown
and Moore counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moore.
Georges Moore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deep managing to control the position.
Moore trying to control but Deep is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Moore dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Deep scores with a jab to the head.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moore closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moore lands in his opponent's guard.
Moore won't allow Deep to get back to his feet.
Moore pushing down on Deep's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moore seems to be working for a kimura but Deep defends the submission attempt.
Deep wants to get back to his feet.
Moore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore stops Deep from getting back to his feet.
Deep really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moore is trying to control the action in half guard but Deep is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deep controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Deep throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moore counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Moore scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moore is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Deep has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moore prevents Deep from improving his position.
Deep tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore trying to control the action but Deep is working from the bottom.
Deep gets full guard.
Deep is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moore is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Deep doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moore counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Deep kicks off Moore and gets to his feet.
Deep closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moore did well to prevent Deep getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like Deep is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deep is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moore has hold of Deep's hands but Deep slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moore is looking to escape.
Moore has hold of Deep's hands but Deep slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moore manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deep is in close to Moore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Deep got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deep has managed to get both his arms back between Moore's legs - danger averted.
Moore throws his legs up looking for a submission but Deep uses it to pass to side control.
Moore tries to improve position but can't.
Deep working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moore is looking for a kimura here.
Deep pushes Moore off looking to stand but Moore dives back in and keeps control.
Moore wants to control but Deep is keeping him busy.
Moore looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Deep is looking to control Moore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deep avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moore 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 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Moore!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geter Done (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Roma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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233 lbs
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288 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geter Done!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Roma!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Done walks into a straight right hand from Roma.
Roma throws a big shot that misses.
Done has a takedown stuffed.
Roma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Done.
Roma feints and as Done raises his hands in defense, Roma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roma's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Done throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roma trying to control the position from guard on top but Done is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Done has his foot on Roma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roma works his way back into a safe position though.
Done keeping moving, preventing Roma from controlling successfully.
Done is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roma works over Done with some ground and pound from guard.
Done has momentary wrist control but Roma slips an elbow through the middle.
Done is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Done is looking to stand up but Roma isn't so interested in that idea.
Done is breathing heavily.
Roma distracts Done with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Done has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roma stays in close to Done's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roma cracks Done with a solid left hand.
Done wants to stand up but Roma is controlling him.
Roma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roma lands a couple of digs.
Roma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roma with a nice head shot there.
Roma postures up and lands a big shot to Done's brow.
Roma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Done is trying to control the position but Roma postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roma works over Done with some ground and pound from guard.
Done looking to control.
Roma lands a couple of digs.
Roma distracts Done with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Done is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roma wants to control from the top but Done keeps moving.
Roma works over Done with some ground and pound from guard.
Roma stands up over Done, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Done working for a triangle but Roma defends it easily.
Roma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roma thows a big elbow that misses.
Done not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Done keeping moving, preventing Roma from controlling successfully.
Done escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Roma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Done uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roma.
Roma throws a body punch but Done moves out of range.
Done tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roma throws a jab but it's blocked by Done.
Done closes the distance and clinches up with Roma, looking for a takedown. Done pushes Roma against the cage but Roma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Done sprawls well initially but Roma persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Done is looking to improve his position.
Done manages to get to full guard.
Roma working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Done being controlled here, momentarily.
Done is looking for a triangle but Roma pushes his legs off easily.
Roma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roma with a nice head shot there.
Roma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Done's head.
Done is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roma lands a couple of elbows.
Roma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Done controls Roma momentarily but Roma frees himself.
Roma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Done trying to control the position.
Roma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Done tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roma distracts Done with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Done is looking for a triangle but Roma pushes his legs off easily.
Roma seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Roma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Done's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roma thows a big elbow that misses.
Roma works over Done with some ground and pound from guard.
Done will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Done keeping moving, preventing Roma from controlling successfully.
Roma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roma trying to control the position from guard on top but Done is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Done is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roma distracts Done with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Roma 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!
A swing and a miss from Roma.
Roma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Done was well out of range. Poor timing from Roma.
Roma shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roma showed some decent athleticism there.
Roma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Done does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Done is not content to let Roma control the position.
Done wants to get back to full guard.
Done makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Done controls Roma momentarily but Roma frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Done has his foot on Roma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roma works his way back into a safe position though.
Done controls Roma momentarily but Roma frees himself.
Roma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Done is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roma defends well.
Roma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roma chips away with some ground and pound.
Roma seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Roma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ricky Roma has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Done has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roma has managed to get both his arms back between Done's legs - danger averted.
Done is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roma's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Done is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roma trying to control but Done is working from the bottom.
Roma is stalling in the full guard.
Done working for a triangle but Roma defends it easily.
Roma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Done's head.
Roma working some strikes from top position.
Ricky Roma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roma won't allow Done to get back to his feet.
Roma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Geter Done has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Done is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roma postures up and lands a big shot to Done's brow.
Done has his foot on Roma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roma works his way back into a safe position though.
Roma works over Done with some ground and pound from guard.
Done isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Roma stacks Done 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 Roma!
Roma in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Roma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Roma!
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