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MFC II: Lee vs Marek PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerard Mousasi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Casey Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gerard Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Edgar.
Mousasi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Edgar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mousasi moves in looking to clinch but Edgar pushes him off.
Edgar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mousasi manages to avoid it.
Edgar tries to close the distance and clinch but Mousasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edgar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mousasi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Edgar is trying to push Mousasi away but Mousasi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Edgar is trying to push Mousasi away but Mousasi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Edgar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Edgar fails to pull guard.
Edgar prevents the takedown attempt.
Mousasi has clasped his hands together around Edgar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Edgar wants to control but Mousasi postures up.
Mousasi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mousasi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Mousasi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Edgar wants to control but Mousasi postures up.
Mousasi taking a breather here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mousasi moves out of range as Edgar throws a body kick.
Edgar tries for a takedown but Mousasi circles away easily
and Mousasi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mousasi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Edgar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edgar is breathing heavily.
Mousasi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gerard Mousasi.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Edgar working a defensive guard here.
Mousasi is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerard Mousasi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mousasi looking to score a takedown here. Edgar is defending well but Mousasi drives through and ends up in Edgar's guard.
Mousasi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gerard Mousasi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mousasi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mousasi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like Mousasi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gerard Mousasi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mousasi is looking to clinch but Edgar is avoiding it.
Mousasi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Edgar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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 referee asks Mousasi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mousasi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Edgar tries to buck Mousasi off but Mousasi is having none of it.
Mousasi moves into full mount!
Mousasi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mousasi forces the positional change into back control.
Mousasi biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Mousasi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mousasi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mousasi needs to keep his hands up - Edgar had a free shot at his head there.
Edgar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Edgar.
Mousasi checks a leg kick.
Edgar throws an overhand right that lands on Mousasi's shoulder, as Mousasi tries to avoid the shot.
Mousasi swats away the attempt to clinch by Edgar.
Edgar tries to close the distance and clinch but Mousasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mousasi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Edgar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mousasi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gerard Mousasi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mousasi closes the distance and clinches up with Edgar, looking for a takedown. Mousasi pushes Edgar against the cage but Edgar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Casey Edgar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edgar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edgar misses with a few strikes there.
Mousasi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edgar tries for a takedown but Mousasi circles away easily
and Mousasi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Edgar's guard.
Mousasi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mousasi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mousasi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gerard Mousasi.
Mousasi tries for a takedown but Edgar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Casey Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Mousasi.
Mousasi shoots in but Edgar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mousasi.
Mousasi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mousasi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Edgar!
Mousasi controlling the position easily from mount.
Edgar is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gerard Mousasi has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerard Mousasi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A punch combination from Edgar misses.
Mousasi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edgar to the ground. Mousasi is now in Edgar's guard.
Mousasi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gerard Mousasi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Edgar tries to keep at a distance but Mousasi has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edgar tries to break the clinch but Mousasi is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mousasi after a bit of a struggle.
Mousasi can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Mousasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mousasi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Edgar's guard.
Edgar seems keen to control Mousasi's posture.
Mousasi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gerard Mousasi.
Mousasi dives in and scores a takedown into Edgar's guard.
Mousasi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edgar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Edgar is working hard here to advance position.
Mousasi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerard Mousasi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Edgar throws a combination that misses
and Mousasi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Edgar wants to control but Mousasi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerard Mousasi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mousasi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mousasi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gerard Mousasi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mousasi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edgar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mousasi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gerard Mousasi.
Mousasi gets a takedown into half guard.
Edgar is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi controlling the pace.
Mousasi passes to full mount!
Mousasi controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey Edgar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gerard Mousasi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mousasi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edgar swivels and escapes.
Edgar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mousasi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mousasi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Mousasi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mousasi 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Mousasi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Filipovic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirko Filipovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mirko Filipovic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mirko Filipovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mirko Filipovic decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mirko Filipovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Mirko Filipovic. Mirko Filipovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Mirko Filipovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mirko Filipovic.
Mirko Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Mirko Filipovic lands a body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mirko Filipovic enables Mirko Filipovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mirko Filipovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirko Filipovic pushes down on Mirko Filipovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mirko Filipovic is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mirko Filipovic trying to control but Mirko Filipovic postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mirko Filipovic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mirko Filipovic tries to pass to full mount but Mirko Filipovic defends it.
Mirko Filipovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mirko Filipovic uses his free foot to push down on Mirko Filipovic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mirko Filipovic.
Mirko Filipovic looking to secure an arm triangle but Mirko Filipovic defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic controlling the pace for now.
Mirko Filipovic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mirko Filipovic looking to ground and pound but Mirko Filipovic is blocking nicely.
Mirko Filipovic looking to finish with strikes here!
Mirko Filipovic wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
What can Mirko Filipovic do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mirko Filipovic 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 Mirko Filipovic gets his way!
Mirko Filipovic is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic 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.
Mirko Filipovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mirko Filipovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mirko Filipovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mirko Filipovic.
Mirko Filipovic passes Mirko Filipovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mirko Filipovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mirko Filipovic looking to ground and pound but Mirko Filipovic is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic unloads with some shots from mount but Mirko Filipovic bucks and avoids them well.
Mirko Filipovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mirko Filipovic thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mirko Filipovic sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mirko Filipovic is working to get back to half guard.
Mirko Filipovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic 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.
Mirko Filipovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mirko Filipovic tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mirko Filipovic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mirko Filipovic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mirko Filipovic.
Mirko Filipovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mirko Filipovic content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic fails to move to back control.
Mirko Filipovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mirko Filipovic tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mirko Filipovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Mirko Filipovic is working for a guillotine from mount but Mirko Filipovic frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic tries to lock up and control but Mirko Filipovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mirko Filipovic is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mirko Filipovic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mirko Filipovic really wants to buck Mirko Filipovic off and get back to his feet.
Mirko Filipovic unloads with some shots from mount but Mirko Filipovic bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirko Filipovic throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mirko Filipovic because Mirko Filipovic loaded up on that one.
Mirko Filipovic punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mirko Filipovic controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mirko Filipovic gets tackled into the cage by Mirko Filipovic. Mirko Filipovic maintains the clinch.
Mirko Filipovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mirko Filipovic is struggling to control the position.
Mirko Filipovic can't break the clinch.
Mirko Filipovic breaks from the clinch.
Mirko Filipovic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mirko Filipovic passes to full mount!
Mirko Filipovic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mirko Filipovic throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mirko Filipovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mirko Filipovic with shots to the head and body - Mirko Filipovic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mirko Filipovic wants to control but Mirko Filipovic is having none of it.
Mirko Filipovic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mirko Filipovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mirko Filipovic looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Mirko Filipovic controlling from mount.
Mirko Filipovic misses with a head shot.
Mirko Filipovic unloads with some shots from mount but Mirko Filipovic bucks and avoids them well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirko Filipovic controlling the pace for now.
Mirko Filipovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mirko Filipovic throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Mirko Filipovic has got his arm under Mirko Filipovic's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Mirko Filipovic has spun round into Mirko Filipovic's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Mirko Filipovic doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mirko Filipovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mirko Filipovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mirko Filipovic managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mirko Filipovic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mirko Filipovic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mirko Filipovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mirko Filipovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mirko Filipovic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mirko Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirko Filipovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mirko Filipovic stands up from Mirko Filipovic's guard - Mirko Filipovic perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mirko Filipovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovic!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sidney Nagal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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210 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sidney Nagal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Nagal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Nagal keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon Jones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nagal throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Nagal throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Nagal tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagal pinned against the cage. Nagal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Nagal moved away.
Jones tries to clinch but Nagal is having none of it.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Nagal sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nagal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagal.
Nagal misses with a head kick.
Nagal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sidney Nagal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagal darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Nagal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nagal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Nagal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sidney Nagal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Nagal with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is looking to control Nagal's arms but Nagal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Nagal lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Nagal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nagal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nagal tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries to stall but Nagal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nagal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nagal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Nagal misses with a knee strike.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Nagal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nagal just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Nagal won't allow it.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Nagal tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Nagal connects with a knee to the head.
Jones jumps guard but Nagal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nagal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nagal throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Nagal is breathing heavily.
Nagal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nagal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Nagal.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nagal but Nagal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagal closes the distance and clinches.
Jones is working for takedown but Nagal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nagal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nagal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Nagal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nagal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones tries to pull guard but Nagal won't allow it.
Sidney Nagal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Nagal avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Nagal trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants a takedown.
Nagal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nagal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones has Nagal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nagal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nagal after a bit of a struggle.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Nagal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Nagal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nagal looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Nagal working Jones over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nagal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Nagal has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagal tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Nagal holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nagal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagal.
Nagal tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Nagal.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nagal if he has to take too many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nagal tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nagal to the ground. Nagal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nagal fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nagal walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Nagal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nagal avoids the head kick by Jones.
Nagal scores with a hook.
Nagal is looking to clinch.
Nagal throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagal tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Nagal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nagal defends it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Nagal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nagal tries to clinch up.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Nagal won't allow it.
Nagal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nagal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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 Sidney Nagal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nagal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Nagal throws an elbow that misses.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Nagal has him pressed against the cage.
Nagal looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Nagal tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nagal walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nagal tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Sidney Nagal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagal moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagal moves away.
Nagal throws a head kick that misses.
Nagal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Sidney Nagal is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagal is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Nagal circles away and we're back to standing.
Sidney Nagal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Nagal drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Nagal pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Nagal with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Nagal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nagal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nagal walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nagal slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch there but Nagal circles away.
Nagal tries to clinch up.
Nagal slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagal throws a head kick that misses.
Nagal tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones is looking to clinch but Nagal is avoiding it.
Nagal wants to clinch.
Nagal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Nagal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones tries for a takedown but Nagal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nagal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Nagal looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagal circles away.
A head kick misses from Nagal.
Nagal moves into the clinch.
Nagal has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Nagal pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nagal trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Nagal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nagal tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nagal avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nagal darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Nagal sprawls well.
Nagal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sidney Nagal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nagal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sidney Nagal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wyjebany Marek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hit Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wyjebany Marek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hit Lee!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a takedown
and Marek counters with a two punch combo.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Marek counters with a two punch combo.
Wyjebany Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hit Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Marek.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marek counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Lee badly! Marek follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Lee out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Marek finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wyjebany Marek!
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