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SEFC-3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Legion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crin Antonescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legion comes into the arena with FACE THE PAIN blaring out of the sound system. Crin Antonescu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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234 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kane Legion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Crin Antonescu!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonescu lands with a shot to the body.
Legion looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
No luck for Antonescu with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Legion as Antonescu shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Legion. No joy for Antonescu on that attempt.
Kane Legion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crin Antonescu.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Antonescu!
It looks like Kane Legion has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antonescu moves in looking to clinch but Legion pushes him off.
Antonescu closes the distance and clinches.
Antonescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legion gets caught napping as Antonescu dives in and scores a takedown. Legion manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Legion keeping full guard, as Antonescu tries to pass.
Antonescu wants to control from the top but Legion keeps moving.
Antonescu preventing the sweep.
Legion keeping moving, preventing Antonescu from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonescu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Antonescu prevents Legion from getting back to his feet.
Antonescu trying to control but Legion is working from the bottom.
Legion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Antonescu won't allow Legion to get back to his feet.
Antonescu trying to control but Legion is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Crin Antonescu wasn't active enough on the ground.
Antonescu lands a nice shot that snaps Legion's head back.
Antonescu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antonescu throws a series of punches but Legion avoids them all with ease.
Legion swats away the attempt to clinch by Antonescu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonescu lands a head kick. Legion smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Antonescu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Antonescu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Antonescu is pressed up against the cage. Legion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Antonescu down to the mat. Antonescu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Legion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Antonescu forces Legion back against the cage and clinches.
Antonescu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Legion has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legion has Antonescu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Antonescu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Antonescu lands with a short shot to the head.
Legion can't get the takedown.
Antonescu is trying to force a seperation but Legion has the dominant position.
Antonescu landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonescu breaks the clinch.
Antonescu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Antonescu wants it to stay on the feet.
Antonescu instigates a clinch.
Antonescu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Antonescu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Legion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Antonescu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Legion has Antonescu in his guard.
Legion kicks Antonescu off and gets to his feet.
Legion tries to bum rush Antonescu with a series of wild strikes but Antonescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Antonescu connects with a high kick.
Antonescu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Legion is out of range and Antonescu settles back down.
Antonescu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Legion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonescu lunges at Legion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Legion's hand.
Nice sprawl there from Legion as Antonescu shoots in.
Legion stuffs the takedown.
Antonescu stuffs the takedown attempt from Legion. Legion gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Antonescu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Antonescu wants to clinch.
Legion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Legion misses with a takedown attempt - Antonescu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crin Antonescu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kane Legion's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Antonescu fails with the takedown.
Legion is looking to clinch but Antonescu is avoiding it.
Antonescu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Antonescu gets a clinch.
Antonescu manages to break the clinch.
Antonescu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Legion wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Antonescu working over Legion with some ground and pound. Legion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legion is trying to stand back up but Antonescu is controlling him
Antonescu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Antonescu prevents Legion from standing back up.
Antonescu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Legion is looking to escape.
Antonescu gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Legion takes a jab right on the kisser.
A chopping leg kick lands by Antonescu.
Antonescu cracks Legion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonescu cracks a nice hook into Legion's ribs.
Antonescu throws a right hand that Legion ducks under and follows up with a left that Legion also avoids with ease.
Kane Legion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antonescu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legion is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Antonescu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Antonescu 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.
Legion wants to get back to his feet but Antonescu is dominant here and he's now got Legion's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antonescu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antonescu wants to control but Legion is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legion wants to get back to his feet.
Antonescu has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Legion.
Legion holding both Antonescu 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonescu is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Legion has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Legion controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Antonescu is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Legion. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Legion looking very determined here, making life difficult for Antonescu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legion looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crin Antonescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kane Legion's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Legion closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Antonescu quickly recovers to half guard.
Antonescu tries to roll over but Legion keeps him under control.
Antonescu is controlling Legion's trapped leg to prevent Legion from advancing to side control.
Legion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Antonescu trying to control but Legion postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Antonescu is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legion is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Legion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Antonescu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crin Antonescu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Legion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Antonescu sees it coming and defends easily.
Legion looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Legion is looking to advance position but Antonescu won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Antonescu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Legion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Antonescu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Legion drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Antonescu dives on top into guard.
Antonescu 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.
Antonescu wants to get up but he can't break Legion'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.
Legion kicks Antonescu off and gets to his feet.
Antonescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Antonescu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Legion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Legion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Antonescu as he jumps to the side.
Legion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Antonescu.
Legion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Antonescu on his heels. He'll look to pass Antonescu's guard now, I'm sure.
Legion is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Antonescu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Antonescu has escaped and now he's on top!
Legion pushes Antonescu off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legion feints and as Antonescu raises his hands in defense, Legion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antonescu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Legion is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Antonescu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Antonescu has escaped and now he's on top!
Crin Antonescu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antonescu won't allow Legion to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Legion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Antonescu 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crin Antonescu!
After winning the bout, Crin Antonescu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Constantinescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emil Constantinescu looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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250 lbs
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234 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Constantinescu!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constantinescu clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Griffin fails to pull guard.
Griffin avoids the elbow strike from Constantinescu, against the cage.
Griffin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Griffin trying to control the action but Constantinescu is working from the bottom.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Constantinescu is trying to control but can't.
Griffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Constantinescu trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinescu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Constantinescu trying to control but Griffin postures up.
Constantinescu taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.
Griffin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Constantinescu looks winded!
Griffin trying to control from half guard but Constantinescu is working away.
Griffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Griffin wants to free his trapped foot but Constantinescu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Griffin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Griffin throwing shots but Constantinescu is blocking nicely.
Griffin is looking to take a break and control but Constantinescu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Constantinescu has hold of Griffin's hands but Griffin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griffin working the head and body with strikes.
Constantinescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Griffin pulls his head out easily.
Griffin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Griffin working the head and body with strikes.
Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Griffin slips a nice elbow through Constantinescu's hands, connecting with Constantinescu's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Griffin there.
Griffin tries to pass to full mount but Constantinescu defends it.
Constantinescu is looking to control Griffin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Constantinescu avoid being mounted?
Griffin is nestled in close to Constantinescu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Constantinescu taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Constantinescu's head.
Constantinescu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Griffin wants to take a breather but Constantinescu is having none of it.
Constantinescu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin.
Griffin wants to pass to mount but Constantinescu is defending the position.
Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin slows the pace down in half guard.
Constantinescu is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Griffin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Griffin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Griffin showed some decent athleticism there.
Griffin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griffin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin wants to control but Constantinescu is keeping him busy.
Griffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Constantinescu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Constantinescu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Griffin.
Constantinescu is breathing heavily.
Griffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Constantinescu keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Constantinescu is looking for a triangle but Griffin pushes his legs off easily.
Griffin cracks Constantinescu with a solid left hand.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Griffin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Constantinescu on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
Griffin is in close to Constantinescu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Griffin landing with the ground and pound.
Griffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griffin trying to control but Constantinescu is working from the bottom.
Griffin chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griffin cracks Constantinescu with a solid left hand.
Constantinescu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffin connects with a couple of short punches.
Griffin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Griffin is working Constantinescu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Griffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Constantinescu has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Griffin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Phil Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Griffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Griffin 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.
Constantinescu keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Constantinescu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Constantinescu looking for a sweep. Not yet Constantinescu, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Constantinescu has his foot on Griffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Constantinescu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Constantinescu's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Griffin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Griffin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Constantinescu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Griffin is in Constantinescu's guard.
Griffin looking to sit in guard and control but Constantinescu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Griffin managing to control the position.
Griffin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griffin tries to get out of the position.
Griffin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Constantinescu is controlling him.
Constantinescu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinescu trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Constantinescu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Griffin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Emil Constantinescu wasn't active enough on the ground.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Griffin wants to take a breather but Constantinescu is having none of it.
Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Griffin working over Constantinescu with some ground and pound. Constantinescu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Constantinescu can do to turn this around?
Griffin wants to control but Constantinescu is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin slips a nice elbow through Constantinescu's hands, connecting with Constantinescu's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinescu has hold of Griffin's hands but Griffin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Constantinescu tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
Griffin lands strikes from half guard.
Constantinescu trying to control here.
Griffin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Griffin there.
Griffin winds up and cracks Constantinescu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Constantinescu has hold of Griffin's hands but Griffin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Griffin wants to control but Constantinescu is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Constantinescu is not content to let Griffin control the position.
Griffin working over Constantinescu with some ground and pound. Constantinescu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Phil Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffin slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Constantinescu wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Griffin seems content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Phil Griffin.
Griffin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Constantinescu to the mat! Constantinescu manages to get full guard.
Griffin content to stall in guard 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griffin, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Griffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Ozone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolf Brixius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brixius's choice of entrance music: FACE THE PAIN. This should be a great matchup!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clayton Ozone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wolf Brixius!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Wolf Brixius has been cut.
Ozone drops Brixius with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brixius looks back up at him and smiles so Ozone waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Brixius is rocked!
Brixius looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozone lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Brixius - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Ozone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clayton Ozone!
Clayton Ozone was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Randale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Velko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randale comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. Roger Randale has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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257 lbs
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260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Randale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rory Velko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Velko.
Randale moves into the clinch successfully.
Randale misses with a knee to the head.
Randale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Velko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Velko has had enough of the clinch but Randale keeps him there for the moment.
Randale misses with a knee to the head.
Randale gets through Velko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Randale.
Velko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Randale connects with a nasty looking knee right to Velko's face.
Randale lands a good knee to the midsection. Velko won't want to take too many of those.
Velko looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velko backwards.
A knee to the head by Randale.
Randale tries to land a knee to the head but Velko blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randale lands an elbow just above Velko 's eye.
Randale using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Randale lands a knee to the head.
Randale landing knees to the body.
Randale breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randale lands a left and a right that send Velko crashing to the mat, dazed. Randale thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Rory Velko has been cut.
Randale clinches up with Velko and pushes him back against the cage.
Randale lands a nice knee to the body.
Randale tries to land a knee to the head but Velko blocks with his arms.
Randale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Randale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Randale!
Randale scores with a head kick.
Randale clinches up against the cage.
Randale connects with a knee to the head.
Randale is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Randale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Velko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Randale breaks from the clinch.
Randale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Randale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randale takes the fight into the clinch.
Randale breaks the clinch.
Randale fails to land with a series of punches.
Randale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Velko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randale throws a wild body kick that Velko sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Randale.
Velko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Randale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velko, pushing him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Randale obliges.
Come on Randale - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randale breaks the clinch.
Randale clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Randale.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Randale throws a series of punches but Velko moves out of range.
Randale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randale lands a big head kick that sends Velko tumbling to the mat! Randale takes a step backwards and waves Velko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Randale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Randale throws a front kick that sends Velko stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Randale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rory Velko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Randale does no damage.
Randale darts in and clinches Velko up against the cage.
Randale stalls.
Randale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Randale scores with a knee to the head.
Velko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Randale has him pressed against the cage.
Randale digs a right hand into Velko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velko's gas tank.
Randale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randale lands a left and a right that send Velko crashing to the mat, dazed. Randale thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randale has Velko up against the cage in a clinch.
Velko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randale avoiding damage.
Randale gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Roger Randale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Randale obliges.
Randale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velko can do to turn this around?
Randale scores a nice knee to the body.
Randale landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randale stalling in the clinch.
Randale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Randale avoiding damage.
Randale connects with a nasty looking knee right to Velko's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randale using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Randale stalls.
Velko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Randale lands an elbow inside that Velko shrugs off.
Randale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velko's defenses.
Randale connects with a knee to the head.
Randale jerks Velko to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Velko's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. Randale steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Roger Randale!
Roger Randale tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerlach Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Modon Kliminis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerlach Rutger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Modon Kliminis's chin.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Gerlach Rutger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Modon Kliminis!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutger stuffs the takedown.
Kliminis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kliminis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rutger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rutger drops an elbow to the side of Kliminis's head.
Rutger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kliminis wants to get back to his feet.
Rutger moves into full mount! Kliminis won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kliminis looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Modon Kliminis has been cut.
Rutger with good strikes from the mount here!
Kliminis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rutger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rutger controlling the pace for now.
Kliminis taking shots to the head.
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!
Rutger lands a big elbow.
That has opened up Modon Kliminis's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger dominating with strikes here.
Modon Kliminis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Modon Kliminis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gerlach Rutger!
A very excited looking Gerlach Rutger rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shan Aristio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aristio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Living in Victory. Snow has chosen Just Like You Imagined as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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18
200 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shan Aristio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aristio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snow swivels and escapes.
Aristio slips a jab and a cross from Snow.
Snow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aristio.
Aristio shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Snow.
Snow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aristio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Snow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Snow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow keeping full guard, as Aristio tries to pass.
Aristio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aristio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Aristio from controlling successfully.
Snow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snow looking to control.
Aristio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Snow looks to land a combination but Aristio avoids it well.
A left lands for Snow.
Aristio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Snow is looking to improve his position.
Snow is staying active underneath Aristio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aristio throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Snow to regain full guard.
Aristio is looking to work some ground and pound but Snow has wrist control.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Aristio from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snow is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aristio is wriggling around but Snow manages to pass to half guard.
Aristio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aristio tries to get out of the position.
Aristio is refusing to be controlled, as Snow sits in half guard.
Aristio is looking to control Snow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aristio avoid being mounted?
Aristio wants to improve his position but Snow is controlling well.
Aristio is staying active underneath Snow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aristio is trying to maintain the position but Snow is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jon Snow.
Aristio fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shan Aristio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Snow.
It looks like Shan Aristio has been cut.
Aristio shoots for a takedown but Snow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A shot to the liver by Snow. Beautiful body shot.
Aristio shoots in for a double leg but Snow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aristio is breathing heavily.
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!
Snow lands with a cross.
Aristio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Snow's half guard.
Snow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snow is looking to stand up but Aristio isn't so interested in that idea.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Aristio from controlling successfully.
Snow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aristio is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aristio's guard.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Aristio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snow preventing the sweep.
Aristio throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Aristio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aristio keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Aristio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jon Snow wasn't active enough on the ground.
Aristio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snow sprawls well. Snow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aristio gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Snow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shan Aristio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Snow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aristio tries for a takedown but Snow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snow. Aristio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aristio has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Snow. No joy for Aristio on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shan Aristio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aristio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Snow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aristio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snow scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow lands a jab to Aristio's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aristio fails with a takedown attempt.
Aristio dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Aristio fails with the takedown.
Shan Aristio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow lands a left and a right that send Aristio crashing to the mat, dazed. Snow thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Aristio is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Aristio crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Snow!
After winning the bout, Jon Snow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Philips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Moo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Philips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Moo!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moo shoots in for a takedown but Philips shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moo shoots for a takedown but Philips saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moo thows a huge punch but Philips dodges it nicely.
Moo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moo is nestled in close to Philips, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moo throwing shots but Philips is blocking nicely.
Philips taking some punishment here, with Moo in his half guard.
Moo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Philips is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mikey Moo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xuang Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston comes into the arena with A Star blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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130 lbs
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23
134 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aiden Preston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xuang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
Preston wants to clinch.
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Preston swivels and escapes.
Preston clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Preston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xuang Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Preston slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Preston has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Preston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Preston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee fails with the takedown
and Preston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Preston.
Aiden Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xuang Lee.
Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Preston.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee blocks an elbow strike.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Preston is controlling the position.
Lee avoiding damage as Preston throws knees to the body.
Lee tries for a takedown but Preston manages to get underhooks.
Preston stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee looks winded!
Lee can't break the clinch.
Preston breaks from the clinch.
Preston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Preston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Preston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee fails with the takedown
and Preston counters with a big head kick but Lee shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee looks to clinch
and Preston counters with a head kick. That will keep Lee thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Preston slows down the pace here.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Preston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee avoiding damage as Preston throws knees to the body.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Preston landing knees to the body.
Preston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee slips a straight right by Preston.
Preston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
Aiden Preston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Preston pinned against the cage. Preston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Preston clinches up against the cage.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
Preston lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
Lee wants to break free but Preston has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Preston.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Preston manages to break the clinch.
Lee avoids the head kick by Preston.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Preston clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Preston dominated that round.
That's time! Preston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Preston misses with a wild combination.
Preston closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Preston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Preston tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee with a poor takedown
and Preston counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Preston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Preston breaks the clinch.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Preston swivels and escapes.
Aiden Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xuang Lee.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Preston's waist but Preston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Preston tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston gets a clinch.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Preston.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Preston is stalling here.
Preston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Preston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Preston takes the fight into the clinch.
Preston tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Preston lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Preston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Preston.
Preston breaks the clinch.
Preston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Preston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Preston moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Preston landing knees to the head.
Preston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee is looking to clinch but Preston is avoiding it.
Lee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Preston counters with a good, hard body kick but Lee shrugs it off.
Preston moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Preston stalling.
Preston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Preston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Preston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee avoids the head kick by Preston.
Preston tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Preston has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Preston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Preston as Lee shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Preston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Preston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Preston moves into the clinch.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Preston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee looks to clinch
and Preston counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Preston dominated that second round.
That's time! Preston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Preston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Preston counters by clinching up.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Preston stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Preston to keep the fight standing.
Preston landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Preston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Preston tries to clinch up.
Preston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee with a poor takedown
and Preston counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.
Aiden Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xuang Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Preston forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Preston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Preston has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Preston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Preston closes the distance and clinches.
Preston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Preston closes the distance and clinches.
Preston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Preston is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Preston down to the mat. Preston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Preston has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aiden Preston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Preston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Preston closes the distance and clinches.
Preston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Preston breaks from the clinch.
Preston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Preston is pushing Lee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Preston smiles and moves away.
Preston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston breaks from the clinch.
Preston clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Preston won't allow it.
Lee is trying desperately to land a takedown but Preston is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lee.
Lee tries a body shot but Preston blocks it.
Preston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Preston tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Preston is looking to clinch.
Preston has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston stalling.
Preston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Preston prevents a takedown attempt there.
Preston breaks the clinch.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Preston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Preston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Preston counters with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Preston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xuang Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aiden Preston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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 fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aiden Preston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Preston has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden Preston!
After the fight, Aiden Preston was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Zebub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Folayang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zebub comes to the cage accompanied by Death March. Folayang has chosen Mike Swift as his entrance music. Bill Zebub has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Red Belt
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Zebub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eduard Folayang!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Folayang connects with a nice looking jab.
Zebub closes this distance looking for a takedown but Folayang circles away.
Folayang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zebub's half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zebub looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zebub looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zebub looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Folayang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Folayang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Folayang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Folayang is working for a kimura but Zebub is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zebub works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Folayang lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Folayang is working Zebub over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Folayang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Folayang throws a big right hand that misses.
Folayang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Folayang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Folayang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zebub throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Folayang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zebub looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zebub looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zebub is breathing heavily.
Zebub avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Folayang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Folayang landing with the ground and pound.
Folayang pushing down on Zebub's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zebub looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Folayang there.
Folayang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zebub has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Folayang there.
Folayang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zebub is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Folayang wants to work for an arm triangle but Zebub is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zebub looking for submissions off his back.
Zebub on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Folayang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zebub with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Folayang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zebub works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zebub striking off his back but it's not causing Folayang any problems.
Folayang stands up over Zebub, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Folayang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zebub's head.
Folayang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Folayang with a nice head shot there.
Zebub avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zebub tries to strike from the bottom.
Folayang throws a big elbow that misses.
Folayang throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Folayang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Folayang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Folayang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zebub has his foot on Folayang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Folayang works his way back into a safe position though.
Zebub is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Folayang scoring with some ground and pound.
Folayang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Folayang lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folayang stands up over Zebub, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zebub looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zebub is looking for a triangle but Folayang pushes his legs off easily.
Folayang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Folayang passes Zebub's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zebub taking some punishment here, with Folayang in his half guard.
Zebub is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Folayang pulls his head out easily.
Folayang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Folayang lands with a punch from half guard.
Folayang is working for a kimura but Zebub is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Folayang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zebub's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Folayang 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.
Folayang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zebub moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Folayang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Folayang showed some decent athleticism there.
Zebub looking for submissions off his back.
Folayang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Folayang working the head and body with strikes.
Folayang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zebub actively working from the bottom here.
Folayang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Folayang seems to be looking for submissions.
Zebub looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Folayang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Folayang there.
Folayang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Folayang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Folayang is looking for a kimura but Zebub is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Folayang to get the leverage.
Zebub actively working from the bottom here.
Folayang works his way into side control.
Folayang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Folayang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zebub is trying to get back to half guard.
Folayang working the head with strikes.
Folayang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zebub, who protects the arm well.
Zebub is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folayang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Folayang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zebub knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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!
Zebub sneaks back into half guard.
Zebub looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zebub is defending against the submission attempts here by Folayang.
Folayang is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zebub actively working from the bottom here.
Folayang lands strikes from half guard.
Folayang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Folayang blocks the strikes from Zebub.
Folayang winds up and cracks Zebub with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Folayang working the head and body with strikes.
Folayang is working for a kimura but Zebub is defending it quite comfortably.
Zebub is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Folayang pulls his head out easily.
Folayang is trying to work for a kimura but Zebub is defending well.
Zebub is defending against the submission attempts here by Folayang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zebub tries to roll over but Folayang keeps him under control.
Zebub is defending against the submission attempts here by Folayang.
Zebub has hold of Folayang's hands but Folayang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zebub actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Folayang working Zebub over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Folayang connects with a nice short shot to Zebub's temple.
Folayang drops an elbow to the side of Zebub's head.
Zebub looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Folayang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zebub gets caught napping as Folayang dives in and scores a takedown. Zebub manages to retain guard.
Zebub is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Folayang is aware though and is defending well.
Folayang chips away with some ground and pound.
Zebub has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Folayang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Folayang works over Zebub with some ground and pound from guard.
Folayang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zebub's head.
Folayang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Folayang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zebub's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Folayang distracts Zebub with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Folayang working some strikes from top position.
Folayang cracks Zebub with a solid left hand.
Folayang postures up in Zebub's guard and throws a big left but Zebub blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang with a nice head shot there.
Zebub manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Folayang manages to get himself to full guard.
Folayang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Folayang is looking to stand up but Zebub isn't so interested in that idea.
Zebub drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Folayang dives on top into guard.
Folayang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Folayang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Folayang chips away with some ground and pound.
Folayang landing some decent shots from guard.
Zebub working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Folayang.
Bill Zebub has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zebub working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Folayang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Folayang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zebub avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Folayang works over Zebub with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Folayang scoring with some ground and pound.
Folayang is posturing up here but Zebub has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Folayang tries to roll out but it's too tight and Folayang has to tap! Slick submission there by Zebub!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Zebub!
Bill Zebub thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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