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AXF Friday Night Fights 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Tronk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Penl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tronk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Go Getta" - Young Jeezy. Benny Tronk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benny Tronk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Penl!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tronk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tronk misses with a low kick.
Penl stuffs the takedown.
Penl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tronk was well out of range. Poor timing from Penl.
Penl throws a one two combo.
It looks like Benny Tronk has been cut.
Jason Penl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tronk closes the distance and clinches up with Penl, looking for a takedown. Tronk pushes Penl against the cage but Penl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Penl throws a leg kick
and Tronk counters with a head kick. That will keep Penl thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Penl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tronk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tronk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penl but Penl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Tronk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tronk dives in and grabs Penl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Penl pushes down on Tronk's head and hops out.
Tronk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tronk tries to clinch but Penl moves out of range.
Tronk misses with a body shot.
Penl falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tronk counters with a shoot takedown. Penl fights it but they end up in guard.
Tronk is breathing heavily.
Tronk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Penl looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Penl looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Penl!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penl decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tronk to his feet.
Penl swinging wilding here.
Penl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tronk.
Penl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tronk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tronk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Penl lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tronk backs up against the cage.
Penl misses with a two punch combination.
Tronk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penl.
Tronk tries to clinch there but Penl circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penl falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tronk counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tronk doesn't manage to clinch there - Penl circles away.
Penl lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Penl!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Penl throws a series of punches but Tronk moves out of range.
Penl throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tronk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benny Tronk's cut is getting worse.
Tronk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tronk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penl.
Penl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penl looks to land a combination. Tronk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tronk avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penl misses with the combination.
Penl misses with a wild combination.
Penl lands a right hook to the body.
Penl misses with a series of wild punches.
Tronk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penl finds it's way round the side to connect with Tronk's head.
Penl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Penl.
Penl moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Penl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tronk is looking to clinch.
Tronk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penl tries to bum rush Tronk with a series of wild strikes but Tronk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tronk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Benny Tronk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Penl goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Penl misses with a double jab.
Penl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Tronk misses its intended target.
Tronk shoots in looking for a takedown. Penl tries to sprawl out of it but Tronk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Penl manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Penl comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penl throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tronk counters with a shoot takedown. Penl fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penl uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Penl fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tronk on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Penl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Tronk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Penl scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tronk in his tracks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tronk.
Penl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tronk.
Penl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tronk shoots in looking for a takedown. Penl tries to sprawl out of it but Tronk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Penl manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Penl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penl misses with a series of wild punches.
Tronk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tronk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penl.
Tronk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penl sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tronk somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tronk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penl.
Jason Penl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tronk shoots in and drives through. Penl sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Tronk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tronk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Penl misses.
Tronk lands with a slapping head kick.
Tronk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tronk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Penl lands a really nice looking cross but Tronk seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Tronk lands but Penl takes it in his stride.
Penl dips to his left and cracks Tronk with an uppercut!
Penl misses with a series of wild punches.
Penl looks to land a combination but Tronk avoids it well.
Penl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tronk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Penl goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Penl looks to land a combination but Tronk avoids it well.
Penl scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jeez, Benny Tronk's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tronk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penl.
Penl changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tronk slips a jab and a cross from Penl.
Penl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jason Penl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penl jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tronk is looking to clinch but Penl is avoiding it.
Tronk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penl misses with a few strikes there.
Penl lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Penl misses with the combination.
Tronk tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Penl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Penl. That snapped Tronk's head back.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Benny Tronk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Penl!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson has chosen Hard-Rihanna as his entrance music. Ben Dover 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rich Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover blocks a jab.
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Dover moves out of range easily.
Dover changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Dover manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Dover moves out of range.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dover's hands.
Dover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dover.
Tyson misses the jab.
Tyson cracks Dover with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rich Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dover working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dover is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tyson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dover prevents Tyson from escaping the position.
Dover is trying to get an arm triangle but Tyson is defending well.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dover is trying to get an arm triangle but Tyson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tyson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dover's guard! Nice work there by Tyson!
Tyson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dover avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dover is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyson defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dover lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tyson!
Dover is breathing heavily.
Dover working for a guillotine from mount but Tyson is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dover.
Tyson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dover looking for a guillotine from mount but Tyson is having none of it.
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.
Dover looking to secure an arm triangle but Tyson defends it well.
Tyson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dover moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tyson has worked his arm free - good work by Tyson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dover tries for a kimura but Tyson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dover takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Ben Dover has been cut.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dover walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tyson tries to score with a low kick but Dover moves his leg out of the way.
Tyson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dover's sensitive parts.
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!
Tyson lands with a cross.
Tyson lands a big head kick that sends Dover tumbling to the mat! Tyson takes a step backwards and waves Dover back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dover is rocked!
Tyson feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Dover crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rich Tyson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Deep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Murdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deep comes to the cage accompanied by blood theme. Murdoch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eye of the Tiger by Survivor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Deep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Murdoch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deep will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deep shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Murdoch is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Deep tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deep trying to control but Murdoch is having none of it.
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.
Deep looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deep wants to control the pace but Murdoch is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deep looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murdoch wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deep controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Deep dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murdoch throws a right and a left that Deep avoids nicely.
Deep takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Deep looks for the body kick but Murdoch saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown by Deep or perhaps it was just good defense by Murdoch which made him look bad.
Deep throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murdoch counters with an inside leg kick.
Murdoch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deep.
Deep falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Murdoch to counter with a crisp jab.
Deep scores with a one two! Murdoch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Mike Murdoch has been cut.
Deep falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murdoch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdoch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Deep's head.
It looks like Matt Deep has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deep falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murdoch counters with a head kick. That will keep Deep thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Deep is rocked!
Deep tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Murdoch counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deep has a takedown stuffed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murdoch.
Deep swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Murdoch to counter with a crisp jab.
Murdoch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Murdoch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left lands for Murdoch.
Matt Deep's cut is getting worse.
Murdoch scores with a nice right hand.
Deep closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murdoch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Murdoch throws a series of strikes that have Deep backpedaling.
Deep throws a combination that misses
and Murdoch counters with a series of strikes that sends Deep to the canvas! Murdoch follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Oh Deep is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch gets to his feet. Deep looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A punch combination from Murdoch misses.
Deep seems to have got his legs back now.
Murdoch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matt Deep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deep throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murdoch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murdoch jabs at Deep's body.
Murdoch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matt Deep's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Murdoch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A left and a right from Murdoch both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Murdoch does no damage.
Murdoch misses with a few strikes there.
Deep pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deep falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murdoch counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Murdoch does it's job there.
Deep throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murdoch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deep tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Murdoch counter with a right hand.
Murdoch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Deep.
Deep attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Deep throws a leg kick
letting Murdoch counter with a right hand.
Deep throws a head kick that misses
and Murdoch counters with a nice body shot.
Deep scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deep misses with a few strikes there.
Deep misses with an uppercut.
Murdoch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deep throws out the jab.
Murdoch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deep tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdoch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deep misses with a body punch
and Murdoch counters with a straight right hand.
Deep throws a series of punches but Murdoch moves out of range.
Deep tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deep keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Deep is looking to clinch but Murdoch is avoiding it.
No joy there for Deep, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mike Murdoch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deep throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murdoch misses with the combination.
Murdoch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murdoch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murdoch counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Murdoch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Deep looks to land a left hand but Murdoch moved out of range nicely.
Deep falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murdoch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deep wants to clinch
and Murdoch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Deep keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Deep jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murdoch.
Deep throws a combination that misses
enabling Murdoch to counter with a crisp jab.
Murdoch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murdoch cracks Deep with a good jab.
Matt Deep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murdoch misses with a two punch combination.
Deep throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murdoch counters with a one-two to the body.
Murdoch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deep tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murdoch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A combination from Deep does no damage.
Deep misses with the body kick
and Murdoch counters with a three punch combo that has Deep backing up. Deep nods at Murdoch to acknowledge the strikes.
Murdoch keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdoch throws a series of punches but Deep avoids them all with ease.
Deep looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Deep perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deep wants to stand up but Murdoch has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Deep wants to stand up but Murdoch manages to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch is working an open guard so Deep takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Murdoch throws a series of punches but Deep avoids them all with ease.
Deep throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murdoch counters with a stiff right hand.
Murdoch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deep counters with a right hand to the body.
Murdoch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deep fails with the takedown
enabling Murdoch to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch moves out of range of the body kick.
Murdoch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deep counters with a single leg into guard. Murdoch didn't expect that.
Deep controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Deep pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murdoch is keeping the position for now.
Deep sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murdoch's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Deep showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Deep 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Deep!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayson Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stuart's choice of entrance music: "Go Getta" - Young Jeezy. On his way into the cage it seems that Nate Emerson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nate Emerson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Emerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jayson Stuart!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emerson tries to clinch but Stuart is having none of it.
Emerson is looking to land body kicks.
Emerson clinches up against the cage.
Stuart looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Emerson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Emerson throws an elbow that misses.
Stuart misses with a knee strike.
Emerson slows down the pace here.
Stuart tries to land a knee to the head but Emerson blocks with his arms.
Stuart lands a nice knee to the body.
Emerson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stuart is in close to Emerson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Emerson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Emerson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Emerson trying to keep a closed guard but Stuart is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Emerson wants to sweep here but Stuart controlling him for the moment.
Emerson is pulling down on Stuart's head to control his posture.
Stuart tries to free his leg and advance position but Emerson is retaining full guard.
Emerson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emerson closes the distance and clinches.
Stuart throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emerson blocks it with crossed arms.
Emerson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stuart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stuart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stuart jumps into guard, dragging Emerson to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stuart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emerson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emerson preventing the sweep.
Emerson thows a big elbow that misses.
Stuart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stuart looks gassed!
Emerson is working Stuart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stuart controlling Emerson's posture.
Emerson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Emerson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Emerson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stuart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stuart keeping moving, preventing Emerson from controlling successfully.
Emerson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stuart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emerson stands and steps away. Stuart gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stuart throws a head kick that misses.
Jayson Stuart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emerson takes a swing at Stuart's ribcage but misses.
Emerson shoots in and drives through. Stuart sprawls well.
Emerson doesn't manage to clinch there - Stuart circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Emerson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stuart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emerson is looking to clinch.
Emerson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stuart circles away quickly and effectively.
Emerson clinches.
Emerson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stuart is keeping busy.
Stuart with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Emerson trying to land knees to the body.
Stuart using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emerson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuart with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stuart working Emerson over with knees to the body.
Emerson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stuart backwards.
Stuart tries a knee to the head but Emerson blocks it.
Emerson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stuart is pressed up against the cage. Emerson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stuart down to the mat. Stuart avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stuart tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Emerson counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuart wants a takedown but no success here.
Stuart is breathing heavily.
Stuart tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emerson is trying to force a seperation but Stuart has the dominant position.
Emerson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stuart smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stuart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emerson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emerson tries to clinch up but Stuart circles away and keeps his distance.
Emerson is looking to clinch but Stuart is avoiding it.
Stuart moves in looking to clinch but Emerson pushes him off.
Emerson wants to clinch.
Emerson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two 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.
Stuart wants to clinch.
Stuart has closed the distance and engaged Emerson in a clinch.
Emerson tries to break the clinch but Stuart is controlling the position.
Stuart with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emerson taking a breather.
The referee calls for Emerson to work.
Emerson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stuart landing knees to the head.
Emerson gets control of Stuart's arms and successfully pulls guard. Emerson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Emerson controlling Stuart's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Emerson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emerson is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emerson stands and steps away. Stuart gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stuart swats away the attempt to clinch by Emerson.
Stuart closes the distance looking to clinch
and Emerson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Emerson trying to control but Stuart is working from the bottom.
Emerson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Emerson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Emerson throws a wild body kick that Stuart sees coming a mile off.
Stuart tries to clinch there but Emerson circles away.
Stuart darts in trying to clinch
and Emerson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stuart's guard.
Nate Emerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emerson stands up and waves to Stuart to follow him.
Emerson tries to clinch but Stuart moves out of range.
Emerson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Emerson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stuart wants to improve his position but Emerson is controlling well.
Stuart is trying to stand back up but Emerson is controlling him
Stuart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emerson.
Emerson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stuart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stuart keeping moving, preventing Emerson from controlling successfully.
Emerson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Emerson throws a big right hand that misses.
Emerson throwing strikes from guard but Stuart blocks nicely.
That's two 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.
Emerson passes Stuart's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Emerson seems to be working for a kimura but Stuart defends the submission attempt.
Emerson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Stuart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stuart wants it to stay on the feet.
Emerson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stuart circles away.
Stuart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emerson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Emerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Emerson counters by clinching up.
Stuart unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Emerson wants a takedown.
Stuart using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emerson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stuart obliges.
Stuart working Emerson over with knees to the body.
Stuart unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emerson. Stuart does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stuart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stuart throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Emerson.
Stuart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emerson, pushing him back against the cage.
Emerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuart is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emerson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stuart stuffs the takedown.
Stuart closes the distance and clinches.
Stuart lands a nice knee to the body.
Emerson tries to break the clinch but Stuart is controlling the position.
Stuart misses with a knee to the head.
Emerson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stuart.
Emerson is trying to break the clinch but Stuart is controlling him.
Emerson is looking to break free of the clinch but Stuart has double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Emerson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stuart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Emerson is looking to control Stuart's arms but Stuart gets an underhook and turns him. Now Emerson has his back to the cage.
Jayson Stuart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nate Emerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stuart unloads a knee to the mid-section. Emerson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stuart using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Emerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Emerson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Emerson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Turkelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Decimus has chosen Vamos Campeon as his entrance music. Christopher Turkelton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maximus Decimus's chin.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Turkelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Decimus!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turkelton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turkelton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Turkelton is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Turkelton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turkelton misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decimus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decimus lands a big head kick that sends Turkelton tumbling to the mat! Decimus takes a step backwards and waves Turkelton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Christopher Turkelton has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turkelton looks to throw the jab but Decimus is out of range.
Turkelton misses with a wild combination.
Decimus clinches with his opponent.
Decimus landing knees to the head.
Turkelton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Decimus scores with a knee to the head.
Turkelton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Decimus connects with a knee to the head.
Christopher Turkelton's cut is getting worse.
Decimus lands a nice elbow.
Decimus lands a knee to the head.
Turkelton is rocked!
Decimus lands a knee to the body.
Oh Turkelton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Decimus manages to break the clinch.
Turkelton seems to have got his legs back now.
Decimus tries to clinch up but Turkelton circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Turkelton is trying to force a seperation but Decimus has the dominant position.
Turkelton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Decimus connects with a knee to the head.
Decimus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Turkelton's face.
Nice elbow from Decimus.
Christopher Turkelton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Decimus connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Turkelton badly! Turkelton tumbles to the floor and Decimus stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Decimus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Kamenski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loki Mortenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loki Mortenson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Kamenski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Loki Mortenson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenski doesn't manage to clinch there - Mortenson circles away.
Mortenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamenski.
Kamenski pushes Mortenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamenski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kamenski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mortenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamenski won't allow it.
Mortenson fails to pull guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Kamenski.
Mortenson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kamenski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kamenski lands a nice elbow.
Kamenski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamenski.
Mortenson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kamenski cracks Mortenson with a nice body shot.
Kamenski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mortenson blocks it with crossed arms.
Kamenski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mortenson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Kamenski to work.
Kamenski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mortenson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kamenski misses with a knee strike.
Kamenski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mortenson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kamenski uses from the top position.
Mortenson keeping moving, preventing Kamenski from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenski stopping the sweep attempt from Mortenson.
Kamenski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mortenson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Mortenson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kamenski escapes and throws Mortenson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mortenson wants to control but Kamenski postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortenson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamenski decides to stand back up.
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.
Mortenson throws a nice looking combination but Kamenski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mortenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamenski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mortenson throws an overhand right that lands on Kamenski's shoulder, as Kamenski tries to avoid the shot.
Mortenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kamenski counters with a head kick.
Loki Mortenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenski moves away from the strike by Mortenson.
Mortenson looks gassed!
Kamenski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamenski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamenski slips a straight right by Mortenson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamenski fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamenski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kamenski is looking to clinch.
Kamenski ducks under a wild hook from Mortenson.
Mortenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mortenson throws a hook to the side of Kamenski's head but Kamenski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mortenson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kamenski moves into the clinch.
Kamenski lands an elbow inside that Mortenson shrugs off.
Kamenski stalling.
Kamenski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mortenson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Kamenski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kamenski doesn't manage to clinch there - Mortenson circles away.
Mortenson throws a one two combo.
It looks like Chuck Kamenski has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Mortenson.
Kamenski closes the distance and clinches.
Kamenski tries a knee to the head but Mortenson blocks it.
Kamenski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kamenski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mortenson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kamenski connects with a knee to the head.
Mortenson jumps into guard, dragging Kamenski to the mat.
Mortenson working a defensive guard here.
Mortenson wants to sweep here but Kamenski controlling him for the moment.
Mortenson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenski trying to control but Mortenson is working from the bottom.
Mortenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kamenski won't allow Mortenson to sweep him here.
Mortenson looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kamenski tries to close the distance and clinch but Mortenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mortenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamenski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamenski clinches up with Mortenson and pushes him back against the cage.
Kamenski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kamenski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mortenson manages to break the clinch.
Mortenson dips to his left and cracks Kamenski with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski tries to close the distance and clinch but Mortenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamenski slips under a jab.
Mortenson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kamenski rushes Mortenson and presses him up against the cage.
Kamenski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kamenski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mortenson has had enough of the clinch but Kamenski keeps him there for the moment.
Kamenski scores with a knee to the head.
Mortenson tries to pull guard but Kamenski won't allow it.
Kamenski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kamenski tries a knee to the head but Mortenson blocks it.
Mortenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mortenson misses with a looping left.
Kamenski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mortenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mortenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kamenski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mortenson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kamenski.
Kamenski ducks under a wild hook from Mortenson.
Loki Mortenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mortenson misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mortenson digs a good body shot into Kamenski's ribs.
Mortenson lands the left hand.
Mortenson misses with a hook. Kamenski ducked under it nicely.
Mortenson connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mortenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mortenson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kamenski is rocked!
Mortenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Kamenski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamenski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kamenski seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamenski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mortenson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mortenson working hard to break the clinch.
Kamenski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kamenski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mortenson.
Mortenson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mortenson has Kamenski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kamenski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kamenski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamenski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamenski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kamenski has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loki Mortenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chuck Kamenski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mortenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mortenson misses with a body shot.
Kamenski takes the fight into the clinch.
Mortenson working hard to break the clinch.
Mortenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kamenski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mortenson throws a big shot that misses.
Kamenski moves into range and clinches up with Mortenson.
Kamenski crunches a lovely knee into Mortenson's ribcage.
Kamenski gets underhooks to prevent Mortenson's takedown attempt.
Kamenski is stalling here.
Kamenski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kamenski connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamenski controlling the action here for a moment.
Kamenski landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortenson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamenski lands a knee to the head.
Kamenski misses with a knee strike.
Mortenson breaks the clinch.
Mortenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mortenson throws a jab when Kamenski was well out of range.
Kamenski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mortenson.
Chuck Kamenski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mortenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kamenski is looking to clinch.
Mortenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mortenson throws a body punch but Kamenski moves out of range.
Kamenski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mortenson cracks a nice hook into Kamenski's ribs.
Mortenson tries to bum rush Kamenski with a series of wild strikes but Kamenski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamenski rushes Mortenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kamenski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kamenski misses with a knee to the head.
Mortenson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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.
Kamenski is looking to control Mortenson's arms but Mortenson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kamenski has his back to the cage.
Mortenson is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamenski gets an underhook and turns Mortenson into the cage.
Mortenson tries to break free but Kamenski pushes him back against the cage.
Kamenski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kamenski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mortenson blocks it with crossed arms.
Kamenski misses with a knee to the head.
Mortenson lands a nice uppercut.
Mortenson avoiding damage as Kamenski throws knees to the body.
Mortenson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mortenson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chuck Kamenski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loki Mortenson.
Kamenski tries to land knees in the clinch but Mortenson avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Mortenson.
Kamenski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mortenson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mortenson is working for takedown but Kamenski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mortenson decides to pull guard.
Mortenson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kamenski won't allow Mortenson to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski stands and steps away. Mortenson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kamenski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kamenski wants to clinch up but Mortenson keeps it at a distance.
Mortenson tries to keep at a distance but Kamenski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kamenski is stalling here.
Kamenski is trying to stall.
Kamenski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mortenson up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mortenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamenski has him pressed against the cage.
Kamenski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kamenski trying to stall but Mortenson improves his position.
Mortenson manages to break the clinch.
Mortenson clobbers Kamenski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kamenski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mortenson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamenski should have avoided that one.
Kamenski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Loki Mortenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Mortenson does no damage.
Mortenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamenski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mortenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamenski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamenski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamenski scores with a kick to the body.
Mortenson thows a body shot but no joy.
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 Chuck Kamenski.
I think Kamenski 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chuck Kamenski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Houston Sickaruba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soda Inski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houston Sickaruba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Soda Inski's chin.
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265 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Houston Sickaruba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Soda Inski!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inski scores with a takedown into Sickaruba's guard.
Sickaruba is adopting a defensive guard.
Inski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sickaruba's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Inski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Inski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sickaruba dives on top into guard.
Sickaruba drops back looking for a leg! Inski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Inski manages to kick Sickaruba off! Sickaruba jumps back into Inski's guard.
Inski keeping full guard, as Sickaruba tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sickaruba is working hard here to advance position.
Sickaruba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sickaruba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Inski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sickaruba pushing down on Inski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sickaruba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Inski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Inski is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sickaruba is looking for a kimura but Inski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sickaruba to get the leverage.
Sickaruba is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Inski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sickaruba is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sickaruba is breathing heavily.
Sickaruba working for a guillotine from mount but Inski is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sickaruba working for a guillotine from mount but Inski is in no mood to give up.
Inski is working to get back to half guard.
Inski wants to hold on but Sickaruba pushes him away.
Sickaruba has control of Inski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Inski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Inski wants to control but Sickaruba is having none of it.
Sickaruba looking to secure an arm triangle but Inski defends it well.
Inski tries to hold on but Sickaruba postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sickaruba prevents Inski from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inski tries to lock up and control but Sickaruba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Inski is trying to escape the mount.
Sickaruba wants to finish this one by submission but Inski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sickaruba.
Inski working to try and regain half guard.
Sickaruba working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Inski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Inski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sickaruba has his hands on Inski's head, controlling the position.
Sickaruba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sickaruba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Inski throwing strikes from guard but Sickaruba blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Houston Sickaruba 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.
Inski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sickaruba shoots and misses
and Inski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Inski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Inski has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Sickaruba works to full guard.
Inski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sickaruba's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inski looking to sit in guard and control but Sickaruba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sickaruba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sickaruba passes into half guard.
Inski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Inski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inski looking for a sweep. Not yet Inski, not yet.
Sickaruba advances position into side control!
Inski tries to buck Sickaruba off but Sickaruba is having none of it.
Sickaruba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sickaruba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Inski misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sickaruba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Inski, who protects the arm well.
Inski wants to get back to his feet.
Inski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sickaruba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Inski is trying to get back to half guard.
Sickaruba is trying to get an arm triangle but Inski is defending well.
Inski is trying to improve his position.
Inski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sickaruba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inski wants to control but Sickaruba postures up.
Sickaruba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Inski is trying to control Sickaruba's posture but Sickaruba avoids it.
Sickaruba is trying to get an arm triangle but Inski is defending well.
Sickaruba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Inski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Inski is trying to improve his position.
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.
Sickaruba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sickaruba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Inski throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Inski is looking to regain half guard here but Sickaruba keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sickaruba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Inski.
Inski fails to land the takedown.
Inski gets a takedown into half guard.
Sickaruba has his hands clasped together around Inski's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Soda Inski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sickaruba fails with a takedown attempt.
Houston Sickaruba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Inski scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Houston Sickaruba has been cut.
Sickaruba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sickaruba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Inski is fending him off so far but Sickaruba persists. Nope, Inski circles away and we're back to standing.
Inski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sickaruba circles away.
Sickaruba with a poor takedown
so Inski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Houston Sickaruba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inski wants to stand but Sickaruba is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Inski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inski throwing strikes from guard but Sickaruba blocks nicely.
Inski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sickaruba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sickaruba has escaped and now he's on top!
Sickaruba slips nicely into half guard.
Sickaruba seems to be working for a kimura but Inski defends the submission attempt.
Inski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sickaruba seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Inski is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Houston Sickaruba!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Quattro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Centr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Quattro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Centr!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centr looks to land a left hand but Quattro moved out of range nicely.
Mirko Centr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centr tries to keep at a distance but Quattro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Quattro avoiding damage as Centr throws knees to the body.
Centr is pressed up against the cage. Quattro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Centr down to the mat. Centr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Centr tries to clinch but Quattro moves away
and Quattro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Quattro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Quattro decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Quattro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Centr's waist but Centr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Quattro off to one side.
Centr closes the distance but Quattro moves to the side
and Quattro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Centr's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quattro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Centr wants to stand and escape but Quattro is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quattro controlling from the top position.
Centr wants to stand and escape but Quattro is having none of it.
Quattro controlling from the top position.
Quattro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quattro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Quattro looking to pass the guard.
Centr wants to stand up but Quattro is controlling him.
Centr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quattro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Quattro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Centr circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Quattro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Centr misses with the combination.
Quattro moves into the clinch.
Quattro jumps guard and drags Centr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Centr wanted to stand there but Quattro had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quattro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Centr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Centr being controlled here momentarily.
Centr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Quattro's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quattro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Quattro has his foot on Centr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Centr works his way back into a safe position though.
Quattro has a closed guard, preventing Centr from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Quattro 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.
Quattro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Centr throws a head kick that misses.
Centr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Quattro counters with a takedown into side control.
Quattro controlling the position.
Quattro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Centr for as long as he can get away with.
Quattro'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.
Quattro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quattro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Centr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Quattro trying to control the position but Centr is working away.
Centr is trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Centr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Quattro has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Centr closes the distance but Quattro moves to the side
and Quattro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Centr's guard now.
Quattro stands up and waves to Centr to follow him.
Centr darts in trying to clinch
and Quattro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Centr won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quattro prevents Centr from escaping the position.
Quattro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Centr!
Centr wants to get back to his feet.
Quattro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Quattro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Centr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Quattro lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quattro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Centr squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Centr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Quattro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Quattro controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Centr squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Quattro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Centr. No joy for Quattro on that attempt.
Centr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Quattro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Quattro moves into full mount! Centr won't be happy about that!
You get the feeling that Centr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Quattro controlling from mount.
Quattro looking to finish Centr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Centr!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Centr really wants to buck Quattro off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quattro working for a submission but Centr is keeping him at bay.
Quattro cracks Centr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Quattro takes Centr's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Centr is in trouble.
Centr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Quattro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Centr is trying to get back to his feet but Quattro has full control of the position and if anything, Centr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Quattro controlling the positon.
Quattro loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Centr hold on?
What can Centr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Johnny Quattro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Centr looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Johnny Quattro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quattro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Centr.
Centr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Quattro biding his time, looking for the opening.
Quattro has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Centr! Can he survive? No! He's out! Quattro gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Quattro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Mendosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Bastion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Mendosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Bastion!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastion stuffs the takedown.
Mendosa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mendosa is putting a hurting on Bastion here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bastion is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mendosa is working for a kimura but Bastion is defending it quite comfortably.
Bastion wants to control but Mendosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bastion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendosa pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mendosa prevents Bastion from standing back up.
Mendosa is looking for a kimura but Bastion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendosa to get the leverage.
Bastion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bastion trying to control the position.
Bastion manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bastion looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastion content just to control the position here.
Bastion pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bastion swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mendosa is now in Bastion's guard. A big mistake from Bastion there, giving up the dominant position!
Mendosa wants to control from the top but Bastion keeps moving.
Bastion isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mendosa stacks Bastion 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 Mendosa!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bastion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mendosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bastion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Bastion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bastion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bastion tries to bench press Mendosa off him but Mendosa keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bastion sneaks back into half guard.
Bastion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bastion punching from the bottom.
Bastion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendosa is working away from the top position though.
Mendosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendosa seems to be looking for submissions.
Bastion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendosa seems to be looking for submissions.
Mendosa is breathing heavily.
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.
Bastion moves into full guard.
Mendosa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bastion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bastion has escaped and now he's on top!
Mendosa keeping moving, preventing Bastion from controlling successfully.
Bastion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bastion gets to his feet. Mendosa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mendosa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mendosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bastion controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Mendosa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bastion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bastion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bastion swings around for an armbar but Mendosa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bastion's guard.
Mendosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bastion looking for a guillotine here but Mendosa defends easily.
Mendosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendosa wants to control from the top but Bastion keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendosa scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendosa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bastion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bastion has escaped and now he's on top!
Bastion drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mendosa dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendosa advances position into side control!
Bastion is looking to regain half guard here but Mendosa keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bastion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bastion manages to get back to half guard.
Mendosa is looking for a kimura but Bastion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendosa to get the leverage.
Mendosa is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bastion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bastion moves into full guard.
Bastion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bastion wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bastion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendosa manages to get himself to full guard.
Mendosa keeping full guard, as Bastion tries to pass.
Bastion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mendosa could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bastion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendosa is keeping the position for now.
Mendosa keeping moving, preventing Bastion from controlling successfully.
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.
Mendosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bastion drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mendosa dives on top into guard.
Bastion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendosa drops back looking for a leg! Bastion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bastion manages to kick Mendosa off! Mendosa jumps back into Bastion's guard.
Mendosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Bastion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bastion wants to clinch.
Mendosa fails with the takedown
and Bastion moves into the clinch.
Mendosa has picked Bastion up - he's going for a ride! Mendosa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bastion is trying to maintain the position but Mendosa is very close to passing his half guard.
Bastion actively working from the bottom here.
Bastion works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bastion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendosa is aware though and is defending well.
Mendosa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bastion's guard.
Bastion trying to control from the bottom.
Mendosa passes to full mount!
Mendosa lands a heavy elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendosa working for a guillotine from mount but Bastion is in no mood to give up.
Bastion is looking to improve his position but Mendosa isn't that keen on the idea.
Bastion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mendosa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bastion is on top in guard.
Bastion passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bastion trying to control the action but Mendosa is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastion working the ground and pound.
Mendosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bastion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Mendosa's face as Bastion controls the position.
Bastion trying to control the position but Mendosa is working away.
Bastion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bastion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bastion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bastion wants to control but Mendosa is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendosa is trying to control Bastion's posture but Bastion avoids it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mendosa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bastion counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mendosa's guard now.
Mendosa keeping moving, preventing Bastion from controlling successfully.
Bastion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mendosa kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Bastion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bastion 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Bastion!
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