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CanCage 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Inator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Hurrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Inator might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Snoop Dogg- Money. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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189 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Inator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Hurrell!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurrell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Inator to the mat! Inator manages to get full guard.
Hurrell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Inator is controlling Hurrell's posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Frank Inator wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hurrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hurrell stuffs the takedown attempt from Inator. Inator gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inator fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hurrell to the ground. Inator is now in Hurrell's guard.
Inator trying to control but Hurrell is working from the bottom.
Inator content to stall in guard here.
Hurrell keeping moving, preventing Inator from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Frank Inator has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hurrell dives in and scores a takedown into Inator's guard.
Hurrell wants to control from the top but Inator keeps moving.
Inator has control of Hurrell's left arm, preventing Hurrell from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurrell trying to control but Inator is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurrell is looking to stand up but Inator won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Hurrell was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hurrell throws a right and a left that Inator avoids nicely.
Inator showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hurrell.
Hurrell tries to clinch up
so Inator counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Inator drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Inator jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Inator landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inator trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inator chips away with some ground and pound.
Inator wants to control from the top but Hurrell keeps moving.
Inator keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hurrell's head.
Inator drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Inator jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Inator drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hurrell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hurrell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hurrell!
Inator regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurrell trying to mount his opponent but Inator defends it.
Hurrell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Inator. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are battling for position here. Inator manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Inator pulls Hurrell in to control the position.
Inator keeping moving, preventing Hurrell from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hurrell tries to stand but Inator is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Inator dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Inator closes the distance and clinches up with Hurrell, looking for a takedown. Inator pushes Hurrell against the cage but Hurrell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hurrell wants to clinch.
Inator throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hurrell's waist but Hurrell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Inator off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Hurrell. No joy for Inator on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Inator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurrell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hurrell wants to clinch up but Inator keeps it at a distance.
Inator changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hurrell tries to avoid it but Inator manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hurrell to the ground. Hurrell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hurrell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Frank Inator has been cut.
Hurrell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Inator backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurrell stalks Inator and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Inator's face. Inator staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hurrell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Frank Inator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Hurrell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Inator doesn't seem phased though.
Jake Hurrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Inator gets tackled into the cage by Hurrell. Hurrell maintains the clinch.
Hurrell has a couple of punches blocked by Inator.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurrell can't break the clinch.
Hurrell is trying to break the clinch but Inator has him pressed against the cage.
Hurrell prevents the takedown attempt.
Hurrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Hurrell there.
Hurrell fails to land with a series of punches.
Hurrell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hurrell tries to clinch but Inator is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Inator.
Hurrell lands a high kick!
Hurrell lands a right hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Hurrell. No joy for Inator on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurrell tries to clinch there but Inator circles away.
Hurrell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hurrell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurrell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hurrell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hurrell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Inator is holding on to half guard well.
Inator has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hurrell is working away from the top position though.
Inator manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurrell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hurrell trying to control but Inator is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurrell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Inator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hurrell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hurrell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Inator is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hurrell has his hands clasped together but Inator extends an breaks Hurrell's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Inator.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Inator!
Our winner, Frank Inator, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cutler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saxon Hynes (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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256 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Cutler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saxon Hynes!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutler moves into range and clinches up with Hynes.
Cutler tries to land a knee to the head but Hynes blocks with his arms.
Hynes is trying to break the clinch but Cutler is controlling him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cutler obliges.
Cutler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cutler decides to pull guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cutler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cutler is looking to sweep but instead, Hynes has passed into half guard.
Cutler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hynes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hynes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cutler keeps working.
Cutler wants to get back to full guard.
Hynes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cutler is just riding it out for now. Hynes eventually gives up the hold.
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!
Cutler wants to control but Hynes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hynes seems to be working for a kimura but Cutler defends the submission attempt.
Hynes is looking to advance position but Cutler won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cutler pushes Hynes off looking to stand but Hynes dives back in and keeps control.
Cutler is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hynes jumps into side control!
Cutler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hynes off and has taken his back!
Cutler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hynes tries to escape the position.
Will Cutler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cutler is trying to stick to Hynes's back but Hynes is turning into Cutler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cutler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hynes.
Hynes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hynes looking to sit in guard and control but Cutler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cutler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hynes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cutler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hynes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hynes working for a triangle but Cutler defends it easily.
Hynes looks gassed!
Cutler tries to free his leg and advance position but Hynes is retaining full guard.
Cutler wants to stand but Hynes is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hynes is keeping the position for now.
Cutler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hynes on the ground.
Cutler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hynes is proving hard to escape from.
Hynes wriggles free and stands up.
Cutler moves in looking to clinch but Hynes pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cutler throws a head kick but Hynes moves out of range.
Hynes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cutler to the ground. Hynes is now in Cutler's guard.
Hynes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hynes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cutler's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saxon Hynes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cutler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hynes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cutler misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Cutler.
Cutler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hynes.
Cutler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hynes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hynes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cutler but Cutler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cutler is looking to clinch but Hynes is avoiding it.
Cutler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Saxon Hynes has been cut.
Hynes blocks a head kick by Cutler.
Cutler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hynes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cutler is trying to stand back up but Hynes is controlling him
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hynes wants to control but Cutler is keeping him busy.
Hynes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hynes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Josh Cutler has been cut.
Hynes lands a big shot there that rocks Cutler but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hynes controlling from mount.
Hynes has hold of Cutler's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cutler manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hynes with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hynes looking to isolate an arm here. Cutler doesn't see it coming and as Hynes extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Hynes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saxon Hynes!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Roper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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300 lbs
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265 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Roper!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jordan enables Roper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jordan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Roper trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roper stands up from Jordan's guard - Roper perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jordan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Roper feints and as Jordan raises his hands in defense, Roper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jordan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Roper is stalling in the full guard.
Roper drops back looking for a leg! Jordan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jordan manages to kick Roper off! Roper jumps back into Jordan's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Roper is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Roper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roper decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jordan to his feet.
Roper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jordan sprawls well. Jordan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roper gets slowly back to his feet.
Roper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roper lands a big right hand that sends Jordan crashing to the mat! Roper stays standing though and waves Jordan back to his feet!
Jordan is rocked!
It looks like Joe Jordan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan tries to keep at a distance but Roper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roper looking for a takedown.
Jordan seems to have got his legs back now.
Roper gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jordan regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roper gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jordan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Roper lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jordan. Roper pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Roper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicholis Nabavian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jocab Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicholis Nabavian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jocab Sims!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nabavian shoots in looking for a takedown but Sims manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nabavian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nabavian enables Sims to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nabavian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nabavian wants to sweep here but Sims controlling him for the moment.
Nabavian is working an open guard so Sims takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sims drives through with a takedown into Nabavian's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nabavian keeping moving, preventing Sims from controlling successfully.
Sims passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nabavian is pressing down on Sims's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nabavian has a closed guard, preventing Sims from standing up.
Nabavian manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sims defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nabavian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabavian looking to control but Sims is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nabavian goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sims turns into him and now he's in Nabavian's guard.
Sims is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sims throwing strikes from guard but Nabavian blocks nicely.
Nabavian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sims is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nabavian is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nabavian has escaped and now he's on top!
Nabavian trying to control but Sims is working from the bottom.
Sims really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nabavian. 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.
Nabavian is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sims is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sims has escaped and now he's on top!
Nabavian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sims wants to control from the top but Nabavian keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nabavian kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nabavian is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabavian trying to control but Sims is working from the bottom.
Nabavian looking to sit in guard and control but Sims gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nabavian wants to sweep here but Sims controlling him for the moment.
Sims is looking to stand up but Nabavian won't let him.
Sims throwing strikes but missing.
Sims must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sims trying to control but Nabavian is working from the bottom.
Sims gets to his feet. Nabavian looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims misses with a double jab
and Nabavian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sims keeps the fight on the outside.
Sims misses with a double jab.
Sims circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sims gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sims is pressed up against the cage. Nabavian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sims down to the mat. Sims avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sims throws a combination that misses
and Nabavian counters with a single leg into guard. Sims didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nabavian wants to control from the top but Sims keeps moving.
Nabavian pushes down on Sims's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nicholis Nabavian will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sims stuffs the takedown attempt from Nabavian. Nabavian gets slowly back to his feet.
Sims misses with a double jab
and Nabavian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nabavian throws a big elbow that misses.
Nabavian has gone for a leg lock! Sims slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nabavian's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nabavian looking for a sweep. Not yet Nabavian, not yet.
Nabavian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nabavian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sims's guard.
Nabavian trying to control the position from guard on top but Sims is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabavian is pushing down on Sims's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sims is fighting to maintain full guard but Nabavian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nabavian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nabavian seems to be working for a kimura but Sims defends the submission attempt.
Nabavian seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sims is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nicholis Nabavian!
Nicholis Nabavian took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, (MFS) Macto Fight System for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Corey Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Mercer (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Corey Norman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norman darts in and clinches Mercer up against the cage.
Mercer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Norman is trying to keep an underhook but Mercer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mercer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Norman is looking for a sweep. Mercer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mercer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mercer is trying to control the action in half guard but Norman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mercer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Norman trying to control but Mercer postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mercer is looking to take a break and control but Norman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mercer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Norman is defending against the submission attempts here by Mercer.
Mercer is working for a submission of some sort.
Mercer looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer wants to control but Norman is keeping him busy.
Mercer is working for a kimura but Norman is defending it quite comfortably.
Norman tries to roll over but Mercer keeps him under control.
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer seems to be looking for submissions.
Norman gets back to full guard.
Mercer throws a strike but Norman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Norman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mercer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Norman is looking to take a break and control but Mercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mercer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Norman is working for a guillotine from mount but Mercer frees his head quite easily.
Norman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mercer has worked his arm free - good work by Mercer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Mercer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Norman shoots and misses
and Mercer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Norman!
Mercer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Norman has worked his arm free - good work by Norman!
Mercer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mercer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mercer is breathing heavily.
Norman is not content to let Mercer control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mercer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Norman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mercer but great work by Norman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Norman tries for a kimura but Mercer is defending well.
Norman is looking to take a break and control but Mercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Norman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman controls the position from side control.
Norman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Norman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Norman trying to control the action but Mercer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Norman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Norman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Mercer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Norman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Norman is looking to take a break and control but Mercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Corey Norman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mercer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Norman!
Mercer goes for an armbar but Norman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Norman.
Norman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mercer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Normanis looking to pass into half guard but Mercer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mercer is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Mercer throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mercer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mercer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryan Mercer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mercer seems to be working for a kimura but Norman defends the submission attempt.
Mercer is working for a kimura but Norman is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman actively working from the bottom here.
Mercer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Norman trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer wants to take a breather but Norman is having none of it.
Norman actively working from the bottom here.
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercer pulls his head out easily.
Mercer is trying to work for a kimura but Norman is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman controlling the position for now.
Mercer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norman sees it coming and defends easily.
Mercer is working for a kimura but Norman is defending it quite comfortably.
Mercer is working for an americana but Norman has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mercer was thinking about the submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Mercer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mercer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Mercer!
Ryan Mercer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Hanrahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Klaas & Bodybangers - Freak. Hanrahan has chosen Tyr - Ormurin Langi as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubby Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Hanrahan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Hanrahan.
Hanrahan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanrahan has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanrahan.
Hanrahan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hanrahan's guard now.
Hanrahan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bubby Brown.
Brown has Hanrahan up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hanrahan wants to get back to his feet but Brown drags him back down.
Hanrahan looks gassed!
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hanrahan is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Hanrahan is defending well.
Hanrahan is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hanrahan on his heels. He'll look to pass Hanrahan's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanrahan looking to control.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hanrahan's guard.
Brown controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Hanrahan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hanrahan.
Hanrahan tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown content just to control the position here.
Hanrahan is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hanrahan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hanrahan really wants to buck Brown off and get back to his feet.
Brown lands a big shot there that rocks Hanrahan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brown content just to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hanrahan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hanrahan shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubby Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hanrahan avoids the head kick by Brown.
Hanrahan misses with a double jab.
Bubby Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanrahan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanrahan is breathing heavily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Hanrahan is keeping the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Bubby Brown wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hanrahan misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanrahan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hanrahan was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Brown working Hanrahan over with strikes.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brown decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Hanrahan's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Hanrahan is keeping the position.
Brown works over Hanrahan with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Hanrahan's brow.
Brown stands up and waves to Hanrahan to follow him.
Hanrahan throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Hanrahan misses with a looping right.
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Hanrahan is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Hanrahan's guard.
Brown stands up over Hanrahan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets to his feet - Hanrahan follows without any prompting.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Hanrahan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanrahan tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brown.
Brown is working Hanrahan over with some ground and pound from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hanrahan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanrahan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Brown manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hanrahan to take his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brown controlling well, preventing Hanrahan from escaping the position.
Brown slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hanrahan wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanrahan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brown.
Brown is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubby Brown dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hanrahan misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Hanrahan working hard to break the clinch.
Brown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hanrahan to keep the fight standing.
Hanrahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown pulls guard successfully.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanrahan defends it easily.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanrahan defends it easily.
Hanrahan wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is pulling down on Hanrahan's head to control his posture.
Hanrahan throwing strikes but missing.
Hanrahan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brown's guard.
Brown is adopting a defensive guard.
Brown trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bubby Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanrahan throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanrahan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanrahan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brown lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Brown landing shots from mount.
Hanrahan wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Hanrahan tries to buck Brown off but Brown takes his back!
Hanrahan is covering up but some of the strikes from Brown are getting through and doing damage.
Brown looking for the choke but no joy.
Brown slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brown working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bill Hanrahan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanrahan 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 Brown gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubby Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubby Brown!
An out of breath Bubby Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Cheechoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Hannant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paddy Cheechoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Hannant!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hannant throws a head kick but Cheechoo moves out of range.
Cheechoo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hannant as he avoids it easily.
Hannant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cheechoo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hannant keeps control of Cheechoo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hannant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hannant can't get the takedown.
Hannant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cheechoo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hannant.
Paddy Cheechoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Hannant.
Cheechoo breaks from the clinch.
Hannant feints a jab promting Cheechoo to slip. Hannant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cheechoo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hannant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannant has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cheechoo uses from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cheechoo stands up from Hannant's guard - Cheechoo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cheechoo closes the distance and clinches up with Hannant, looking for a takedown. Cheechoo pushes Hannant against the cage but Hannant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hannant tries to clinch up but Cheechoo circles away and keeps his distance.
Hannant closes the distance and clinches.
Hannant is pressed up against the cage. Cheechoo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hannant down to the mat. Hannant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hannant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheechoo circles away quickly and effectively.
Cheechoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cheechoo.
Ben Hannant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hannant shoots in for a double leg but Cheechoo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hannant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cheechoo avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cheechoo is defended easily by Hannant.
Hannant tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheechoo shoots in for a takedown but Hannant shows good takedown defense.
Hannant shoots in but no luck this time.
Hannant looks gassed!
Hannant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cheechoo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hannant as he avoids it easily.
Cheechoo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hannant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cheechoo stuffs the takedown attempt from Hannant. Hannant gets slowly back to his feet.
Hannant shoots in and drives through. Cheechoo sprawls well.
Cheechoo shoots in for a takedown but Hannant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cheechoo stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheechoo fails to land the takedown.
Hannant gets a clinch.
Hannant is trying to break the clinch but Cheechoo has him pressed against the cage.
Hannant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheechoo's elbow.
Hannant tries to pull guard but Cheechoo holds him up against the cage and eventually Hannant drops back down to his feet.
Cheechoo is trying to pull guard but Hannant has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hannant's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hannant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Hannant dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cheechoo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cheechoo is looking to advance position but Hannant has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Cheechoo is working to get back to half guard.
Hannant throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cheechoo because Hannant loaded up on that one.
Hannant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hannant swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cheechoo is now in Hannant's guard. A big mistake from Hannant there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheechoo wants to pass the guard but Hannant is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheechoo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hannant keeping full guard, as Cheechoo tries to pass.
Hannant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cheechoo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cheechoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hannant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheechoo forces his way into half guard.
Cheechoo controlling the pace.
Cheechoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hannant keeps working.
Cheechoo thows a huge punch but Hannant dodges it nicely.
Hannant is staying active underneath Cheechoo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cheechoo lands with a punch from half guard.
Cheechoo is looking to stall here but Hannant recovers full guard.
Hannant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cheechoo defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheechoo wants to control from the top but Hannant keeps moving.
Cheechoo passes into half guard.
Hannant is trying to maintain the position but Cheechoo is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hannant wants to get back to full guard.
Hannant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cheechoo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheechoo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hannant is staying active underneath Cheechoo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cheechoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hannant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hannant is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheechoo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Cheechoo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cheechoo shoots for a takedown but Hannant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hannant throws a head kick but Cheechoo moves out of range.
Hannant closes the distance and clinches up with Cheechoo, looking for a takedown. Hannant pushes Cheechoo against the cage but Cheechoo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hannant is defended easily by Cheechoo.
Cheechoo has a takedown stuffed.
Cheechoo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hannant tries to avoid it but Cheechoo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hannant to the ground. Hannant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Cheechoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hannant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cheechoo.
Hannant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cheechoo.
Hannant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannant rushes Cheechoo and presses him up against the cage.
Hannant taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cheechoo is looking for a takedown.
Hannant jumps into guard, dragging Cheechoo to the mat.
Hannant working for a triangle but Cheechoo defends it easily.
Hannant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cheechoo.
Hannant trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cheechoo trying to control but Hannant is working from the bottom.
Cheechoo lands a couple of elbows.
Cheechoo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cheechoo trying to control but Hannant is working from the bottom.
Cheechoo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cheechoo being controlled here momentarily.
Cheechoo wants to get up but he can't break Hannant's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paddy Cheechoo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hannant shoots in for a takedown but Cheechoo shows good takedown defense.
Hannant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hannant lands with a nice combination. Cheechoo backs away looking to recover.
Hannant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cheechoo, pushing him back against the cage.
Cheechoo wants a takedown but no success here.
Hannant tries to circle away but Cheechoo has him pinned against the cage.
Cheechoo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cheechoo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cheechoo has Hannant pressed against the cage, preventing Hannant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannant prevents the takedown attempt.
Cheechoo tries to break free but Hannant pushes him back against the cage.
Hannant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cheechoo can't get the takedown.
Cheechoo tries for a takedown but Hannant manages to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Hannant.
Hannant wants to take the fight to the mat but Cheechoo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hannant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Hannant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hannant has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Hannant!
An out of breath Ben Hannant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Borges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jesse James has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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209 lbs
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wilson Borges!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borges.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Borges shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.
Borges raining down hammerfists from mount.
It looks like Jesse James has been cut.
Borges lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Borges has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borges lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borges with shots to the head and body - James looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jesse James's cut is getting worse.
Borges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Borges tries to control but James wriggling away.
Borges scores with a couple of good head shots there.
James is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borges looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!
Jesse James's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jesse James's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wilson Borges!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Dongalletta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Doherty could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brett Dongalletta's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrone Doherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Dongalletta!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doherty moves into the clinch.
Dongalletta keeps control of Doherty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doherty lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doherty is trying to break the clinch but Dongalletta is controlling him.
Doherty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dongalletta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doherty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dongalletta somewhat.
Doherty shoots in but Dongalletta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dongalletta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doherty as he jumps to the side.
Dongalletta shoots in looking for a takedown. Doherty tries to sprawl out of it but Dongalletta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doherty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyrone Doherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Dongalletta.
Doherty scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Brett Dongalletta has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dongalletta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dongalletta showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dongalletta wants to control but Doherty is keeping him busy.
Doherty tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dongalletta works his foot free and advances to mount.
Doherty tries to buck Dongalletta off but Dongalletta takes his back!
Dongalletta is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Doherty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dongalletta on the ground.
Doherty rolls, trying to escape but Dongalletta keeps control of the position.
Dongalletta is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Doherty defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dongalletta looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Doherty is controlling Dongalletta 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doherty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty wants to control from the top but Dongalletta keeps moving.
Doherty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dongalletta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dongalletta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dongalletta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dongalletta keeping moving, preventing Doherty from controlling successfully.
Doherty has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyrone Doherty just wasn't active enough.
Doherty lands a jab.
Doherty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dongalletta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doherty misses with a hook
and Dongalletta counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Doherty!
Dongalletta trying to control but Doherty is having none of it.
Doherty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Doherty is desperately trying to improve his position but Dongalletta has a good base and remains in mount.
Doherty wants to hold on but Dongalletta pushes him away.
Dongalletta trying to control but Doherty is having none of it.
Doherty flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dongalletta is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Doherty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dongalletta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dongalletta.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dongalletta napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dongalletta wants to control but Doherty postures up.
Doherty is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dongalletta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Doherty postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dongalletta tries to buck Doherty off but Doherty is having none of it.
Doherty in side control, throwing shots but Dongalletta defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brett Dongalletta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brett Dongalletta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Doherty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dongalletta in his tracks.
Doherty shoots for a takedown but Dongalletta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brett Dongalletta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dongalletta looks for a takedown but Doherty sprawls well.
Dongalletta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Doherty throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dongalletta tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Doherty is in Dongalletta's guard.
Dongalletta lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Doherty!
Dongalletta moves to back control.
Dongalletta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Doherty has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doherty is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dongalletta looking for the choke but no joy.
Doherty tries to escape the position.
Dongalletta avoiding Doherty 's attempts to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dongalletta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Doherty has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dongalletta 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, Doherty has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dongalletta trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Doherty is in bad spot here.
Dongalletta is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Brett Dongalletta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doherty is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dongalletta has his arm under Doherty's chin here. Game over son! Dongalletta squeezes tightly and Doherty is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brett Dongalletta!
Brett Dongalletta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Montague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Doon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Doon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
145 lbs
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22
142 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shaun Montague!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Doon!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montague tries to avoid it but Doon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montague to the ground. Montague escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montague shoots in and bounces Doon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Montague throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Montague wants to get up but he can't break Doon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Montague throws a big right hand that misses.
Montague trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montague would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Montague in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Montague trying to control but Doon is working from the bottom.
Montagueis looking to pass into half guard but Doon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Doon is in guard.
Doon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montague is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montague keeping moving, preventing Doon from controlling successfully.
Montague wants to get back to his feet but Doon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Montague trying to keep a closed guard but Doon is proving a slippery customer.
Montague is looking to stand up but Doon isn't so interested in that idea.
Doon looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Montague closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doon did well to prevent Montague getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montague is looking to advance position but Doon won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montague throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Montague is working for a submission of some sort.
Montague is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Montague is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doon is just riding it out for now. Montague eventually gives up the hold.
Montague is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doon wants to control but Montague is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Doon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Doon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montague can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Montague loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Montague landing some decent shots from guard.
Montague wants to stand but Doon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montague wants to stand and escape but instead Doon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Doon gets to his feet. Montague looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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!
Montague connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doon throws a leg kick that misses.
Doon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doon moves into range and clinches up with Montague.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montague tries to work over Doon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montague is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Montague dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Doon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montague sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Montague throws a sloppy head kick and Doon moves out of range easily.
Montague misses with a body kick.
Montague ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doon moves away.
Montague is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Doon's half guard.
Montague wants to free his trapped foot but Doon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doon has hold of Montague's hands but Montague slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Doon is looking to improve his position.
Montague trying to control the action but Doon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doon wants to control but Montague is keeping busy.
Doon tries to get to full guard but Montague has control of the leg.
Doon looking for submissions off his back.
Doon is breathing heavily.
Montague is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montague.
Doon is refusing to be controlled, as Montague sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montague pulls his head out easily.
Montague is looking to take a break and control but Doon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Montague is really struggling to control Doon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Montague with the ground and pound but Doon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doon lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Doon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Montague throws an elbow that misses. Doon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Montague's guard. Nice move by Doon!
Montague has his foot on Doon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doon works his way back into a safe position though.
Montague not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doon pushing down on Montague's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Doon lands a nice short elbow.
Doon seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Montague pushes Doon off but Doon dives into side control.
Doon swings around for an armbar but Montague sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Doon's guard.
Montague wants to pass the guard but Doon is keeping the position.
Doon keeping moving, preventing Montague from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montague working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doon's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montague is looking to stand up but Doon won't let him.
Doon is controlling Montague's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Montague dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Doon has closed the distance and engaged Montague in a clinch.
Montague has hold of one of Doon's legs. Doon is fighting the takedown attempt but Montague gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Montague throwing strikes from guard but Doon blocks nicely.
Montague missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Doon looking for a sweep. Not yet Doon, not yet.
Doon is looking for a triangle but Montague pushes his legs off easily.
Montague stands up from Doon's guard - Montague perhaps looking for a knockout.
Doon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montague throws a wild body kick that Doon sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doon.
Montague lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Montague feints and as Doon raises his hands in defense, Montague changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Montague throwing strikes but missing.
Doon pushes Montague off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Montague looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doon blocks a head kick by Montague.
Doon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montague shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montague wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Montague content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Montague thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Doon misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Montague wants to control but Doon is keeping him busy.
Montague is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Doon is pressing down on Montague's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Montague looking to sit in guard and control but Doon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Montague trying to control the position here.
Doon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Montague's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doon tries to pass to full mount but Montague defends it.
Doon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shaun Montague is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montague is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doon trying to control the action but Montague is working from the bottom.
Ben Doon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montague gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Montague showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Montague, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Montague!
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FIGHT
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