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SEC 18: My 1st Fathers Day PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Day Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man has chosen Dayman Remix as his entrance music. Cael Sanderson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cael Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Day Man!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cael Sanderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man checks a leg kick nicely.
Man wants to clinch but Sanderson slips to the side
and Sanderson counters by moving into the clinch.
Man misses with a knee strike.
Sanderson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Man can't fight it off and eventually Sanderson manages to take the fight to the floor. Man looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanderson!
Man jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sanderson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sanderson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Man wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Man are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanderson is trying to work for a sweep but Man has mounted him!
Sanderson working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Man.
Sanderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanderson is working hard here to advance position.
Man punishing his opponent with strikes.
Man has control of Sanderson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sanderson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Man manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sanderson to take his back!
Man is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sanderson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sanderson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanderson wants to control but Man is having none of it.
Sanderson can't escape the position.
Man in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sanderson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Man. What's that going to do exactly?
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man wants to finish this one by submission but Sanderson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Man.
Sanderson wants to control but Man is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man landing strikes, looking to finish!
Man is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Man!
Man looks gassed!
Sanderson unloads with some shots from mount but Man bucks and avoids them well.
Sanderson with shots to the head and body - Man looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sanderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sanderson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Man?
Man manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to kick Sanderson off but Sanderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Sanderson there.
Sanderson wants to pass the guard but Man is defending well.
Sanderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanderson with the ground and pound but Man uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Man has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sanderson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A head kick misses from Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanderson scores with a nice right hand.
Man closes the distance but Sanderson moves to the side
and Sanderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanderson.
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanderson lands a takedown into guard.
Sanderson stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Sanderson cracks Man with a solid left hand.
Sanderson working some strikes from top position.
Sanderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.
Man pulls Sanderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sanderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man is breathing heavily.
Sanderson postures up and lands a big shot to Man's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanderson is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Man's head.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Man's head.
Sanderson cracks Man with a solid left hand.
Sanderson landing with the ground and pound.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanderson postures up in Man's guard and throws a big left but Man blocks it.
Sanderson throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson postures up and lands a big shot to Man's brow.
Sanderson works over Man with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanderson lands a couple of digs.
Sandersonis looking to pass into half guard but Man pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Man is in guard.
Man's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sanderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Sanderson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Man has passed into side control.
Man decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Man tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Man's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson cracks Man with a solid left hand.
Sanderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
Sanderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanderson stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Sanderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Man wants to sweep here but Sanderson controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanderson throwing strikes but missing.
Sanderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Man's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanderson trying to control the position but instead, Man has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanderson into the cage.
Man tries for a takedown but Sanderson manages to get underhooks.
Sanderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Man prevents it.
Man lands a knee to the body.
Sanderson goes for a takedown attempt but Man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Man with a poor takedown
and Sanderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Man is pressing down on Sanderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Man is looking to stand up but Sanderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Man 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.
Sanderson is in close to Man's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Sanderson throwing strikes but missing.
Sanderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanderson clinches.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cael Sanderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Day Man.
Man tries to break the clinch but Sanderson is controlling the position.
Man drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanderson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Man clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Man tries to roll but Sanderson sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sanderson cracks Man with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Man from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Sanderson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Man hold on?!
Sanderson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Man hold on?
Man manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Man.
Sanderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Man pushes Sanderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sanderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sanderson is pressing down on Man's thigh, looking to free his foot. Man is holding on for now.
Cael Sanderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
Man pushes Sanderson off looking to stand but Sanderson dives back in and keeps control.
Man tries to roll over but Sanderson keeps him under control.
Sanderson working the head and body with strikes.
Sanderson working the head and body with strikes.
Sanderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanderson is pressing down on Man's thigh, looking to free his foot. Man is holding on for now.
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.
Sanderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
Sanderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
Sanderson slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Man tries to keep at a distance but Sanderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Day Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanderson gets underhooks to prevent Man's takedown attempt.
Sanderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Man gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Man is trying to drag Sanderson to the mat but Sanderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Sanderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanderson 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Sanderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil James Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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290 lbs
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299 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lil James Lightning!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lightning sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morgan somewhat.
Lightning scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lightning throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Lightning throws a leg kick which misses Morgan's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgan tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Lightning.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Lightning.
Lightning defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgan.
Lil James Lightning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lightning defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lightning lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Lightning takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Matt Morgan has been cut.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lightning - that will leave a mark!
Nice body kick there by Lightning.
Morgan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lightning.
Lightning lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Lightning takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Morgan is rocked!
Lightning throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Oh Morgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lightning.
A head kick misses from Lightning.
Morgan seems to have got his legs back now.
Lightning has managed to clinch.
Lightning breaks from the clinch.
Lightning buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lightning lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Lightning takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Matt Morgan's cut is getting worse.
Morgan drops his hands momentarily and Lightning needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Morgan just on the top of the head. Morgan drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Morgan - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lil James Lightning!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen All In The Family as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ellison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Thompson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ellison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ellison tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ellison.
Ellison shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ellison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellison misses with the combination.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ellison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ellison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ellison drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ellison has Thompson in his guard.
Ellison is trying to keep Thompson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ellison is proving hard to escape from.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ellison. 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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ellison is pulling down on Thompson's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
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.
Thompson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ellison's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson tries to clinch but Ellison is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellison dominated that round.
That's time! Ellison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Ellison circles away and keeps his distance.
Ellison shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Ellison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anthony Ellison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellison misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ellison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ellison somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ellison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ellison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ellison takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Ellison blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ellison can't get the takedown.
Thompson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson stalling in the clinch but Ellison improves position.
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
Thompson looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Thompson.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ellison.
Check out the look on Ellison's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ellison decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thompson to his feet.
Ellison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Thompson tries to clinch up
and Ellison counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ellison drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ellison avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
Ellison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Ellison won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ellison managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Ellison shrugs off.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson trying to stall but Ellison improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is pushing Ellison up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson tries to stall but Ellison uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thompson has Ellison pressed against the cage.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ellison is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thompson.
Ellison can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompson looks to clinch
and Ellison counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thompson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ellison tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Ellison being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Thompson.
Ellison shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ellison.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson tries to escape but Ellison is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet here but Ellison is keeping cool and he's managed to take Thompson's back.
Thompson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ellison thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ellison has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Thompson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ellison throwing strikes and Thompson squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Thompson is trying to stand up.
Thompson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ellison thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson really wants to buck Ellison off and get back to his feet.
Thompson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ellison working Thompson over with strikes here.
Ellison content just to control the position here.
Ellison looking to land elbow strikes but Thompson uses the position to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily.
Thompson is looking to escape.
Ellison is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ellison.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ellison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ellison 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ellison!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandar Mohammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohammad has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. The key to victory for Rolger Gracie has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rolger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sandar Mohammad!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mohammad counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mohammad misses with the ground and pound.
Mohammad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gracie down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Mohammad are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mohammad fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mohammad misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mohammad in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mohammad tries to score with some ground and pound. Gracie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammad tries to score with some ground and pound. Gracie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mohammad postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mohammad misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gracie regains half guard, as Mohammad was trying to land strikes.
Mohammad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mohammad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Mohammad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mohammad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mohammad trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Mohammad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mohammad misses with a head shot. Gracie uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gracie wants to stand up but Mohammad is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mohammad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rolger Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mohammad doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie moves out of range as Mohammad strikes.
Mohammad missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mohammad gets the takedown into side control.
Mohammad misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mohammad misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mohammad in side control, throwing shots but Gracie defends.
Mohammad is trying to ground and pound but Gracie uses the momentary lack of control by Mohammad to regain half guard.
Mohammad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Mohammad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandar Mohammad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mohammad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Mohammad looking to finish with strikes here!
Gracie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mohammad lands a big shot there that rocks Gracie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mohammad scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mohammad throwing strikes here but Gracie is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mohammad unloads with some shots from mount but Gracie bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mohammad.
Mohammad fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Mohammad.
Mohammad lands a big shot to the head and Gracie winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sandar Mohammad!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Rouge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rouge has chosen I See Red - Split Endz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Red Rouge is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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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, Evander Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Red Rouge!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy tries to clinch up.
Roy tries to clinch but Rouge is having none of it.
Rouge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rouge takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Roy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roy lands a nice shot that snaps Rouge's head back.
Rouge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roy to the mat! Roy manages to get full guard.
Rouge postures up and lands a big shot to Roy's brow.
Rouge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rouge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rouge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rouge prevents Roy from standing back up.
Rouge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roy sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rouge 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.
Rouge looks gassed!
Rouge is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rouge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Rouge wants to work for an arm triangle but Roy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Roy kicks Rouge off and gets back to his feet.
Rouge moves out of range as Roy throws a body kick.
Roy throws a head kick but Rouge moves out of range.
Rouge dives in and grabs Roy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roy pushes down on Rouge's head and hops out.
Roy misses with a head kick.
Roy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rouge if he has to take too many more of those.
Roy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rouge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roy misses with a head kick.
Roy throws a jab but it's blocked by Rouge.
Roy stuffs the takedown attempt from Rouge. Rouge gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rouge walks forward, straight into a front kick from Roy.
Roy throws a sloppy head kick and Rouge moves out of range easily.
Rouge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evander Roy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Roy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rouge.
Rouge takes a kick to the side of the head.
Roy throws a head kick that misses.
Roy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rouge shoots in and drives through. Roy sprawls well.
Evander Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Rouge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy doesn't manage to clinch there - Rouge circles away.
Roy lands with a slapping head kick.
Roy is looking to clinch.
Evander Roy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy tries a head kick but it misses.
Rouge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Rouge working over Roy with some ground and pound. Roy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rouge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rouge seems to be working for a kimura but Roy defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roy looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Roy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rouge avoids the head kick by Roy.
Roy tries a head kick but it misses.
Roy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roy closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Roy.
Roy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rouge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy works on Rouge's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy tries to break the clinch but Rouge is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Roy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rouge as Roy tries to tie him up.
Roy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rouge jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roy walks away with a smile on his face. Rouge gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roy forces Rouge back against the cage and clinches.
Rouge takes an elbow to the temple.
Roy manages to break the clinch.
Rouge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roy manages to break the clinch.
Roy tries to clinch
and Rouge counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roy won't be happy with that.
Rouge goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Roy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rouge's guard! Nice work there by Roy!
Rouge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rouge is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rouge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roy wants to stand but Rouge has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Roy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rouge has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Roy is looking to defend but Rouge has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Roy! Rouge pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Roy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Red Rouge!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mick Fanning could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Batista's chin.
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290 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Mick Fanning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Batista!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fanning defends it nicely.
Batista is looking to clinch but Fanning is avoiding it.
Batista tries to clinch up.
Batista misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batista shoots in for a double leg but Fanning sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Batista throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batista throws a series of punches but Fanning avoids them all with ease.
Fanning defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Batista.
Mick Fanning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Batista.
Batista closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fanning is trying to improve his position.
Fanning is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Batista off and has taken his back!
Fanning misses with a punch to the head.
Batista trying to control the position but Fanning manages to sink in the hooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fanning misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fanning's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fanning avoiding Batista 's attempts to control his hands.
Fanning punches the canvas rather than the man.
Batista just trying to survive but Fanning is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fanning somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Batista right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batista is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fanning misses with punches from the back.
Batista tries to roll but Fanning sticks to his back.
Batista covering up well under a series of strikes from Fanning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fanning trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Batista has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Fanning.
Batista tries to escape but Fanning has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fanning missing with strikes.
Fanning has the hooks in. Batista is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fanning throwing sloppy strikes.
Batista trying to control the position but Fanning manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Batista's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Batista looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fanning.
Fanning throwing sloppy strikes.
Fanning missing with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fanning gets his way!
Fanning keeps control of the position easily here as Batista tries to buck him off.
Fanning punches the canvas rather than the man.
Batista controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Fanning is trying to stick to Batista's back but Batista is turning into Fanning. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fanning's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Batista.
Batista trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Batista misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fanning.
Fanning blocks the body kick.
Batista drives through with a takedown into guard.
Batista looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fanning is on top in guard.
Fanning sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Batista's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Batista can do anything to dispel that myth.
Batista trying to hold on to Fanning's head to control him but Fanning postures up.
Batista keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fanning not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Batista strikes from the bottom but Fanning passes into mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batista is trying desperately to improve position.
Fanning will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fanning looking to ground and pound but Batista is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Batista dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Batista throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fanning tries for a takedown but Batista sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Batista has a takedown stuffed.
Fanning looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Batista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dave Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista throws a series of punches but Fanning moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batista swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batista swinging wilding here.
Batista is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Batista is defended easily by Fanning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning misses with a takedown attempt - Batista sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Fanning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fanning displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batista throws out the jab.
Fanning moves in looking to clinch but Batista pushes him off.
Fanning steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batista.
Fanning moves out of range of the strikes.
Batista misses with a takedown
and Fanning counters by moving into the clinch.
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.
Fanning jumps into guard, dragging Batista to the mat.
Fanning looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fanning keeping full guard, as Batista tries to pass.
Batista lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fanning looking to control.
Batista connects with a couple of short punches.
Batista missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fanning is on top in guard.
Fanning trying to control the position from guard on top but Batista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fanning prevents Batista from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning 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.
Batista wants to sweep here but Fanning controlling him for the moment.
Batista striking off his back but it's not causing Fanning any problems.
Batista throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Batista utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fanning throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batista works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Batista throws a head kick that misses.
Batista misses with a body punch
and Fanning counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fanning jumps guard but Batista stands there with Fanning around his waist. Fanning gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
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.
Fanning jumps guard but Batista stands there with Fanning around his waist. Fanning gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fanning fails to pull guard.
Batista tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fanning has Batista pressed against the cage, preventing Batista from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Batista is pressed up against the cage. Fanning has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Batista down to the mat. Batista avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batista swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batista swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Batista 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!
A head kick misses from Batista.
Batista throws a combination that misses
and Fanning counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fanning lands with a shot to the body.
Batista throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fanning sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batista misses with a kick to the body.
Batista displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fanning.
Batista gets a takedown into half guard.
Batista lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fanning wants to control but Batista is keeping busy.
Batista takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning moves into full guard.
Batista must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Batista landing some decent shots from guard.
Batista is working Fanning over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fanning tries to strike from the bottom.
Batista postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fanning is trying to keep Batista in close.
Batista postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Batista keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fanning's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fanning manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Batista is trying desperately to improve position.
Batista swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fanning sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Batista wants to control but Fanning is having none of it.
Fanning thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dave Batista is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Batista swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista is looking to get to half guard.
Batista avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fanning.
Batista can't escape the position.
Fanning throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fanning misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fanning looking to ground and pound but Batista is blocking nicely.
Batista throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Fanning misses with a head shot.
Batista is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fanning looking to ground and pound but Batista is blocking nicely.
Fanning throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Batista because Fanning loaded up on that one.
Fanning looking to control but Batista is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Batista wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fanning.
Mick Fanning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batista tries to reverse the position but Fanning maintains control.
Fanning landing strikes from the mount.
Batista really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fanning. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Batista throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fanning. What's that going to do exactly?
Fanning is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Batista is surviving well by controlling Fanning's body position as best he can.
Fanning punching from mount but Batista doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Batista avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fanning.
Batista wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fanning.
Batista wants to control but Fanning is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Batista comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Batista winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Batista!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John The Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendrell Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2-Pac (Hit Em Up) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John The Butcher had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John The Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kendrell Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Butcher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Butcher lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson thuds a left hand into The Butcher's body.
The Butcher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from The Butcher does no damage.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Butcher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Butcher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Butcher pinned against the cage. The Butcher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
John The Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrell Johnson.
The Butcher lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Butcher scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by The Butcher.
The Butcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John The Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a low kick as The Butcher jumps back.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Butcher has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
The Butcher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
The Butcher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
The Butcher is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has The Butcher pressed against the cage, preventing The Butcher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Butcher gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
The Butcher tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
The Butcher tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but The Butcher holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
The Butcher wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
The Butcher can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Butcher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
The Butcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson misses with a combination
and The Butcher counters with a nice uppercut.
The Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Butcher falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
John The Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Butcher blocks a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
The Butcher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from Johnson lands.
The Butcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Butcher lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Butcher gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Butcher is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The Butcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Butcher avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
The Butcher misses with a wild combination.
The Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from The Butcher does no damage.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Butcher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson looks gassed!
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!
The Butcher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Butcher dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The Butcher tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Butcher with a jab.
Johnson thuds a left hand into The Butcher's body.
The Butcher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
The Butcher misses with a two punch combination.
The Butcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from The Butcher.
The Butcher cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Butcher rather than just go for the knockout.
The Butcher fails to land with a series of punches.
The Butcher misses with the combination.
The Butcher slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
The Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Butcher fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Butcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Butcher avoids the head kick by Johnson.
John The Butcher is winning the standup battle so far.
The Butcher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Butcher tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Butcher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with the combination.
The Butcher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Butcher napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
The Butcher wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson cracks The Butcher with a big right hand but The Butcher just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The Butcher is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnson stands up and beckons The Butcher to his feet.
The Butcher tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and The Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Butcher works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Butcher looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Butcher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Butcher.
The Butcher tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Butcher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Butcher throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson prevents The Butcher from standing back up.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Butcher makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The Butcher scores with a jab to the body.
The Butcher catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Butcher darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson is working for takedown but The Butcher is calmly controlling the position for now.
John The Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrell Johnson.
The Butcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Butcher drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
The Butcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Butcher counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by The Butcher.
The Butcher cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Butcher dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The Butcher lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Butcher stuffs the takedown.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Butcher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of The Butcher's head but The Butcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Butcher lands a jab to the head.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A right-left combo lands from The Butcher.
The Butcher throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Butcher scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
The Butcher closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Butcher lands a head shot.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Butcher counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from The Butcher lands.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Butcher throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
The Butcher lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
The Butcher closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Butcher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Butcher.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Butcher misses with a two punch combination.
John The Butcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
John The Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrell Johnson.
The Butcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from The Butcher finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from The Butcher.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Butcher tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Butcher to the ground. The Butcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Butcher misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. The Butcher didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but The Butcher is retaining full guard.
The Butcher has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Butcher to score with a decent uppercut.
The Butcher scores with a nice right hand.
The Butcher misses with a wild combination.
The Butcher moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Butcher moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
The Butcher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Butcher misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
The Butcher moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
The Butcher wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Butcher's head.
John The Butcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Butcher looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Butcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
The Butcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Butcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
The Butcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Kendrell Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
The Butcher tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Butcher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Butcher lands a with a good body shot.
The Butcher connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
John The Butcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Butcher, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John The Butcher!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A W Rootbeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Flare might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Also Sprach Zarathustra. Rootbeer has chosen Amburgers and Wootbeer as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Flare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, A W Rootbeer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flare closes the distance and clinches.
Flare lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rootbeer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flare's defenses.
It looks like Rick Flare has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Flare.
Rootbeer is pressed up against the cage. Flare has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rootbeer down to the mat. Rootbeer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flare looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rootbeer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rootbeer shoots in for a takedown but Flare shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flare connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rootbeer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flare's waist but Flare gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rootbeer off to one side.
No luck for Rootbeer with that takedown attempt.
Rick Flare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of A W Rootbeer.
Flare circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flare counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flare.
A short uppercut from Flare.
Flare is pressed up against the cage. Rootbeer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flare down to the mat. Flare avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rootbeer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rootbeer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flare counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rootbeer looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Flare is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rootbeer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Flare thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flare is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rootbeer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flare wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rootbeer, who protects the arm well.
Rootbeer tries to improve position but can't.
Rootbeer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flare off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer is persistently looking for the submission but Flare is defending it well.
Rootbeer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Flare has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Flare rolls, trying to escape but Rootbeer keeps control of the position.
Rootbeer gets his hands free as Flare looks to control.
Rootbeer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Flare has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rootbeer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Flare knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Flare for a finish.
Flare biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare just trying to survive but Rootbeer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rootbeer is trying to stick to Flare's back but Flare is turning into Rootbeer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rootbeer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Flare.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rootbeer looking to control.
Flare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rootbeer wants to sweep but no luck.
Rootbeer working for a triangle but Flare defends it easily.
Flare drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rootbeer dives on top into guard.
Rootbeer throwing strikes from guard but Flare blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flare wants to get back to his feet but Rootbeer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flare keeping full guard, as Rootbeer tries to pass.
Flare has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rootbeer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flare keeping full guard, as Rootbeer tries to pass.
Flare trying to keep a closed guard but Rootbeer is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rootbeer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flare looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flare looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flare!
Rootbeer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Flare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Flare's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Flare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rootbeer drives through and clinches with Flare against the cage.
Flare letting Rootbeer take a breather here.
Flare lands a nice shot to the body.
Rootbeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flare lands a nice shot to the body.
Rootbeer prevents a body shot from Flare.
Flare stalls.
A short uppercut from Flare.
Flare gets underhooks to prevent Rootbeer's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flare.
Flare has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rootbeer regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare is looking to work some ground and pound but Rootbeer has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flare got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rootbeer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flare has managed to get both his arms back between Rootbeer's legs - danger averted.
Rootbeer is breathing heavily.
Flare is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rootbeer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rootbeer has escaped and now he's on top!
Rootbeer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rootbeer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flare looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flare looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flare!
Flare is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rootbeer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rootbeer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flare is looking to take a break and control but Rootbeer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flare 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.
Flare 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.
Rootbeer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer actively working from the bottom here.
Rootbeer is defending against the submission attempts here by Flare.
Flare is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rootbeer fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
Flare tries to close the distance and clinch but Rootbeer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rootbeer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flare counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flare drives through and clinches with Rootbeer against the cage.
Rootbeer breaks the clinch.
Flare scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rootbeer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flare pinned against the cage. Flare gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rick Flare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of A W Rootbeer.
Rootbeer wants to clinch but Flare slips to the side
and Flare decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rootbeer's guard.
Flare wants to stand but Rootbeer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Flare wants to pass the guard but Rootbeer is keeping the position.
Rootbeer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flare trying to control the position from guard on top but Rootbeer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rootbeer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Flare dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rick Flare's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A left lands for Flare.
Rick Flare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flare circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flare counters with a right hand to the body.
Flare moves into range and clinches up with Rootbeer.
Flare stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Flare lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rootbeer is trying to break the clinch but Flare is controlling him.
Rootbeer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flare just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flare turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rootbeer dodges the ground and pound from Flare.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flare working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rootbeer is looking to regain half guard here but Flare keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rootbeer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Flare's best efforts.
Rootbeer tries to roll over but Flare keeps him under control.
Flare is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rootbeer defends it well.
Flare stands up out of the half guard.
Flare circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flare counters with a takedown into side control.
Rootbeer is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer wants to control but Flare postures up.
Flare thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rootbeer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Flare's best efforts.
Rick Flare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rootbeer is refusing to be controlled, as Flare sits in half guard.
Rootbeer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flare pulls his head out easily.
Flare wants to work for an arm triangle but Rootbeer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rootbeer gets back to full guard.
Rootbeer keeping moving, preventing Flare from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rootbeer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flare throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rick Flare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flare controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rootbeer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flare can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flare looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rootbeer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rootbeer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flare is aware though and is defending well.
Flare 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.
Rootbeer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flare is aware though and is defending well.
Flare is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rootbeer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flare defends well.
Flare is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A W Rootbeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Flare showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flare 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Flare!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alekai Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alekai Petrovich has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alekai Petrovich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russell Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovich throws a one two combo.
It looks like Russell Jackman has been cut.
A left and a right from Petrovich both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackman shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrovich lands a body shot.
Petrovich lands a left and a right that send Jackman crashing to the mat, dazed. Petrovich thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That has opened up Russell Jackman's cut even more.
Petrovich tries to bum rush Jackman with a series of wild strikes but Jackman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The cut above Russell Jackman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Petrovich checks a leg kick.
Jackman throws a hook but Petrovich avoids it easily.
Petrovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackman should have avoided that one.
Petrovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackman.
Petrovich lands a brutal uppercut that launches Jackman off his feet! Jackman tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alekai Petrovich!
Alekai Petrovich retains his heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy The Crocodile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DesertStorm/DJClue - Money Power Respect kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy The Crocodile!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Crocodile lands an elbow inside that Mitchell shrugs off.
The Crocodile tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Crocodile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Crocodile has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Crocodile lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Crocodile.
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Crocodile misses with a hook.
The Crocodile slaps away a takedown attempt from Mitchell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Crocodile missing with a left hand there. Mitchell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Mitchell.
The Crocodile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Crocodile lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Crocodile defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mitchell moves in looking to clinch but The Crocodile pushes him off.
Mitchell is looking to clinch.
Mitchell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mitchell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crocodile wants to control but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mitchell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, The Crocodile has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mitchell but great work by The Crocodile.
The Crocodile tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Crocodile has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The Crocodile decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mitchell to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Crocodile connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jimmy The Crocodile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell clinches up with The Crocodile and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mitchell.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Crocodile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitchell tries to break the clinch but The Crocodile is controlling the position.
The Crocodile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Crocodile lands with a light punch inside.
The Crocodile looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Mitchell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jimmy The Crocodile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchell slips under a jab from The Crocodile.
Mitchell instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Crocodile.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands an uppercut.
The Crocodile landing knees to the body.
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
The Crocodile swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.
The Crocodile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Mitchell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Crocodile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mitchell wants to clinch up but The Crocodile keeps it at a distance.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy The Crocodile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Mitchell.
The Crocodile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mitchell will feel that in the morning.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from The Crocodile.
Mitchell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Crocodile manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mitchell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Crocodile is breathing heavily.
Mitchell throwing strikes from guard but The Crocodile blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but The Crocodile is keeping the position.
The Crocodile tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Crocodile manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mitchell manages to get himself to full guard.
The Crocodile stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitchell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Crocodile, pushing him back against the cage.
The Crocodile working aggressively here.
Mitchell scores with a shot to the side of The Crocodile's head.
The Crocodile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Crocodile throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from The Crocodile as the two fighters clinch.
The Crocodile working aggressively here.
Mitchell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell checks a low kick from The Crocodile.
Jay Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.
The Crocodile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mitchell scores with a hook to the body.
The Crocodile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Crocodile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Crocodile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - The Crocodile circles away.
Mitchell wants to clinch.
The Crocodile motions for Mitchell to come forward. The Crocodile throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell darts in and clinches The Crocodile up against the cage.
Mitchell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Crocodile lands a nice shot to the body.
The Crocodile is leaning against Mitchell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Crocodile throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from The Crocodile fails to land.
Mitchell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mitchell pushes The Crocodile back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Crocodile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mitchell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Crocodile.
Mitchell has a takedown stuffed.
The Crocodile circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Crocodile swinging wilding here.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - The Crocodile circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from The Crocodile. No joy for Mitchell on that attempt.
Mitchell wants to clinch up but The Crocodile keeps it at a distance.
Mitchell clinches.
The Crocodile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Crocodile can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
The Crocodile creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Mitchell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mitchell crunches a lovely knee into The Crocodile's ribcage.
Mitchell presses The Crocodile against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Mitchell.
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from The Crocodile.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Crocodile to the mat! The Crocodile manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crocodile keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell is fighting to break The Crocodile's control of his arms but The Crocodile is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Crocodile, up you get!
Mitchell dives in and grabs The Crocodile's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Crocodile pushes down on Mitchell's head and hops out.
Jimmy The Crocodile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Mitchell.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Crocodile.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Crocodile lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mitchell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mitchell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Crocodile looks to land a right hand but Mitchell moved out of range.
The Crocodile throws a jab when Mitchell was well out of range.
Mitchell has managed to clinch.
Mitchell misses with an elbow strike.
Mitchell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Crocodile has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mitchell is trying to force a seperation but The Crocodile has the dominant position.
Mitchell scores with a shoulder strike.
The Crocodile working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Crocodile.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying to force a seperation but The Crocodile has the dominant position.
The Crocodile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Crocodile comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from The Crocodile fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Mitchell as the two fighters clinch.
The Crocodile working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for The Crocodile.
Mitchell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mitchell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mitchell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Crocodile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Crocodile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitchell slips under a jab from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile misses with a looping right.
The Crocodile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch but The Crocodile swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Crocodile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitchell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitchell tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mitchell clinches.
Mitchell misses with a knee to the head.
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Crocodile throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease.
The Crocodile stuffs the takedown.
Mitchell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mitchell tries to clinch but The Crocodile moves out of range.
Mitchell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mitchell dodges the punch combination from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Crocodile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Crocodile throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Crocodile but The Crocodile pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Crocodile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Crocodile throws a hook but Mitchell avoids it easily.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Crocodile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Crocodile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitchell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Crocodile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from The Crocodile misses.
Mitchell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Crocodile was covering up waiting for the punch and Mitchell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but The Crocodile is retaining full guard.
Mitchell trying to control but The Crocodile is working from the bottom.
The Crocodile wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to get up but he can't break The Crocodile's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mitchell stands up and waves to The Crocodile to follow him.
Mitchell tries to clinch but The Crocodile is having none of it.
The Crocodile lands a nice shot that snaps Mitchell's head back.
The Crocodile scores with a hook to the body. Mitchell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Crocodile throws an overhand right that lands on Mitchell's shoulder, as Mitchell tries to avoid the shot.
The Crocodile throws a lazy right hand but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Crocodile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mitchell is looking to clinch.
Mitchell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell clinches up against the cage.
Mitchell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jay Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Crocodile lands with a left to the head.
The Crocodile lands with a light punch inside.
The Crocodile working aggressively here.
The Crocodile lands with a left to the head.
The Crocodile lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Crocodile.
The Crocodile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jay Mitchell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Crocodile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Crocodile is defending well for now.
The Crocodile tries to land a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks with his arms.
The Crocodile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Crocodile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mitchell.
The Crocodile trying to land knees to the body.
The Crocodile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Crocodile swivels and escapes.
Jimmy The Crocodile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Mitchell.
Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crocodile.
Mitchell rushes The Crocodile and presses him up against the cage.
The Crocodile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Crocodile tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Crocodile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Mitchell.
The Crocodile throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
The Crocodile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jimmy The Crocodile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell missing with knees to the body.
The Crocodile working aggressively here.
The Crocodile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Crocodile looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Crocodile working aggressively here.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitchell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Crocodile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from The Crocodile fails to land.
Mitchell is working The Crocodile over against the cage.
The Crocodile misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Mitchell.
I've got Mitchell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Mitchell!
Jay Mitchell is the new welterweight champion!
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