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QFC Tournament 329 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olias Pasaltha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olias Pasaltha!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasaltha darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pasaltha seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pasaltha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stevenson defending well though.
Pasaltha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stevenson's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pasaltha lands a nice short elbow.
Pasaltha lands with a punch from half guard.
Stevenson wants to control but Pasaltha is keeping busy.
Pasaltha misses with a head shot. Stevenson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pasaltha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pasaltha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasaltha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stevenson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pasaltha jumps guard and drags Stevenson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasaltha trying to strike off his back.
Pasaltha looking for a sweep. Not yet Pasaltha, not yet.
Pasaltha pulls Stevenson in to control the position.
Pasaltha looking for a sweep. Not yet Pasaltha, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pasaltha is still trying to improve position.
Stevenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pasaltha is keeping the position for now.
Pasaltha working for a triangle but Stevenson defends it easily.
Pasaltha is pulling down on Stevenson's head to control his posture.
Stevenson won't allow Pasaltha to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a big right hand that misses.
Pasaltha keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Pasaltha moves out of range.
Pasaltha drives through with a takedown into Stevenson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pasaltha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasaltha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pasaltha has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stevenson is proving hard to escape from.
Pasaltha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pasaltha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stevenson has his foot on Pasaltha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pasaltha works his way back into a safe position though.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Pasaltha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pasaltha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pasaltha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasaltha landing some decent shots from guard.
Pasaltha postures up and lands a big shot to Stevenson's brow.
Pasaltha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pasaltha pushes down on Stevenson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pasaltha drops an elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Pasaltha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pasaltha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stevenson is trying to stand back up but Pasaltha is controlling him
Stevenson trying to control but Pasaltha postures up.
Pasaltha working over Stevenson with some ground and pound. Stevenson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pasaltha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pasaltha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Pasaltha connects with a nice short shot to Stevenson's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasaltha working over Stevenson with some ground and pound. Stevenson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stevenson wants to improve his position but Pasaltha is controlling well.
Stevenson has hold of Pasaltha's hands but Pasaltha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pasaltha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stevenson trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Pasaltha.
Pasaltha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stevenson taking some punishment here, with Pasaltha in his half guard.
Pasaltha drops an elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pasaltha scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pasaltha lands with a punch from half guard.
Pasaltha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pasaltha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olias Pasaltha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pasaltha shoots in and bounces Stevenson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pasaltha throws a big elbow that misses.
Pasaltha working some strikes from top position.
Pasaltha is in close to Stevenson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pasaltha postures up and lands a big shot to Stevenson's brow.
Pasaltha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pasaltha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pasaltha landing with the ground and pound.
Pasaltha landing some decent shots from guard.
Pasaltha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasaltha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pasaltha cracks Stevenson with a solid left hand.
Pasaltha won't allow Stevenson to sweep him here.
Stevenson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pasaltha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pasaltha is working Stevenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pasaltha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stevenson's guard.
Pasaltha looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stevenson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Pasaltha there.
Pasaltha working over Stevenson with some ground and pound. Stevenson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pasaltha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pasaltha working Stevenson over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pasaltha working over Stevenson with some ground and pound. Stevenson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pasaltha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pasaltha lands with a punch from half guard.
Stevenson gets back to full guard.
Stevenson has momentary wrist control but Pasaltha slips an elbow through the middle.
Pasaltha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pasaltha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pasaltha wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is keeping the position.
Pasaltha cracks Stevenson with a solid left hand.
Pasaltha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pasaltha landing with the ground and pound.
Pasaltha cracks Stevenson with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasaltha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Pasaltha working some strikes from top position.
Pasaltha is working Stevenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pasaltha lands a couple of digs.
Pasaltha working some strikes from top position.
Pasaltha with a nice head shot there.
Pasaltha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pasaltha connects with a couple of short punches.
Stevenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stevenson has momentary wrist control but Pasaltha slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pasaltha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stevenson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pasaltha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pasaltha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pasaltha working some strikes from top position.
Pasaltha stands up and waves to Stevenson to follow him.
Pasaltha gets a double leg takedown into Stevenson's guard.
Pasaltha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Pasaltha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pasaltha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pasaltha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pasaltha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stevenson's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pasaltha with a nice head shot there.
Pasaltha stands up over Stevenson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olias Pasaltha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pasaltha shoots in but no luck this time.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Pasaltha dives in and scores a takedown into Stevenson's guard.
Pasaltha chips away with some ground and pound.
Stevenson 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.
Pasaltha chips away with some ground and pound.
Stevenson controls Pasaltha momentarily but Pasaltha frees himself.
Pasaltha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Pasaltha distracts Stevenson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pasaltha stops Stevenson from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pasaltha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pasaltha landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasaltha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasaltha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pasaltha with a nice head shot there.
Pasaltha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Pasaltha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pasaltha cracks Stevenson with a solid left hand.
Pasaltha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Pasaltha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pasaltha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pasaltha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pasaltha lands a couple of digs.
Pasaltha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Pasaltha landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pasaltha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pasaltha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pasaltha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pasaltha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pasaltha cracks Stevenson with a solid left hand.
Pasaltha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pasaltha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Pasaltha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stevenson wants to stand and escape but Pasaltha is having none of it.
Stevenson has momentary wrist control but Pasaltha slips an elbow through the middle.
Stevenson is trying to keep Pasaltha in close.
Pasaltha postures up and lands a big shot to Stevenson's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasaltha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Pasaltha landing with the ground and pound.
Pasaltha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pasaltha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pasaltha is working Stevenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pasaltha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pasaltha is working Stevenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pasaltha postures up and lands a big shot to Stevenson's brow.
Pasaltha works over Stevenson with some ground and pound from guard.
Pasaltha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pasaltha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stevenson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pasaltha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pasaltha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasaltha with a nice head shot there.
Stevenson wants to stand and escape but Pasaltha is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasaltha with a nice head shot there.
Pasaltha is working Stevenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pasaltha is in close to Stevenson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pasaltha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pasaltha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pasaltha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pasaltha postures up and lands a big shot to Stevenson's brow.
Pasaltha lands a couple of digs.
Joe Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olias Pasaltha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pasaltha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olias Pasaltha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pasaltha 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 Winston Howard scores the fight for Olias Pasaltha!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Olias Pasaltha!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Olias Pasaltha!
Olias Pasaltha wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Olias Pasaltha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Mickiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Hoggets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Mickiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Hoggets!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoggets throws a series of punches but Mickiewicz avoids them all with ease.
Hoggets forces Mickiewicz back against the cage and clinches.
Mickiewicz jumps guard and drags Hoggets to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hoggets 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.
Mickiewicz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoggets defends well.
Hoggets is working Mickiewicz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mickiewicz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoggets must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoggets connects with a couple of short punches.
Hoggets controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoggets is in close to Mickiewicz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoggets 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mickiewicz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoggets can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hoggets 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.
Hoggets sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mickiewicz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mickiewicz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoggets not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mickiewicz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoggets defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoggets controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mickiewicz looking for subs off his back but Hoggets has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoggets controlling the action here.
Mickiewicz is in trouble now - Hoggets has advanced to mount!
Mickiewicz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mickiewicz working to try and regain half guard.
Hoggets is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mickiewicz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hoggets with the ground and pound from mount.
Hoggets with the ground and pound from mount.
Hoggets controlling the position easily from mount.
Mickiewicz wants to hold on but Hoggets pushes him away.
Mickiewicz is in a horrible position here. Hoggets smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hoggets looking to control but Mickiewicz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoggets prevents Mickiewicz from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoggets controlling his opponent.
Hoggets working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Mickiewicz turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hoggets off and cradles Mickiewicz's limp body as Hoggets celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Frankie Hoggets!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yaw Quartey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J P Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yaw Quartey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, J P Simon!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quartey tries a head kick but it misses.
Quartey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quartey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simon.
A head kick by Simon misses
and Quartey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quartey throws a head kick but Simon moves out of range.
Quartey tries a head kick but it misses.
Quartey swats away the attempt to clinch by Simon.
Simon throws a combination that misses
and Quartey counters with a body kick that stops Simon in his tracks momentarily.
Simon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quartey's waist but Quartey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simon off to one side.
Simon shoots for a takedown but Quartey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quartey but Quartey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yaw Quartey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of J P Simon.
Quartey throws a nice head kick!
Quartey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quartey throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon dives in and scores a takedown into Quartey's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Simon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simon stays in close to Quartey's body and controls the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. J P Simon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Quartey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quartey swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quartey throws a head kick but Simon moves out of range.
Simon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quartey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simon darts in looking for a takedown but Quartey gets double underhooks and turns Simon into the cage.
Quartey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quartey misses with a head kick.
Quartey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simon.
Quartey is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quartey counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Simon avoids the head kick by Quartey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon shoots in and gets a takedown into Quartey's guard.
Simon wants to get up but he can't break Quartey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Simon cracks Quartey with a solid left hand.
Quartey keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
Simon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Yaw Quartey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quartey sprawls well. Quartey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simon gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simon is defended easily by Quartey.
Quartey tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quartey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yaw Quartey will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Quartey stuffs the takedown.
Simon dives in for a single leg takedown but Quartey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Quartey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simon darts in looking for a takedown but Quartey gets double underhooks and turns Simon into the cage.
Yaw Quartey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of J P Simon.
Quartey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quartey as he avoids it easily.
Quartey misses with a head kick.
Simon dives in for a single leg takedown but Quartey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Quartey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simon looks for a takedown but Quartey sprawls well.
Simon is breathing heavily.
Simon darts in trying to clinch
and Quartey counters with a big head kick but Simon shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quartey as he avoids it easily.
Quartey throws a sloppy head kick and Simon moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Quartey lands but Simon takes it in his stride.
Quartey works the jab nicely.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but Quartey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Quartey throws a head kick that misses.
Quartey throws a head kick that Simon semi-blocks.
Yaw Quartey is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Quartey.
Quartey throws a sloppy head kick and Simon moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Quartey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simon goes for a double leg but Quartey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Quartey continues to drive forward.
Simon is trying to pull guard but Quartey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Quartey prevents it.
Simon tries for a takedown but Quartey manages to get underhooks.
Quartey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Simon. Those never looked like landing.
Quartey lands a head kick. Simon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quartey throws a head kick that misses.
Quartey throws a head kick but Simon moves out of range.
Quartey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Quartey leaves Simon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quartey lands with a kick to the temple. Simon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yaw Quartey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quartey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quartey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch but Quartey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quartey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simon misses with a double jab.
Simon tries to clinch up.
Quartey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quartey tries a head kick but it misses.
Simon darts in looking for a takedown but Quartey gets double underhooks and turns Simon into the cage.
Simon tries for a takedown. No joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quartey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Quartey, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yaw Quartey dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Quartey throws a sloppy head kick and Simon moves out of range easily.
Quartey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simon.
Quartey slaps away a takedown attempt from Simon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simon fails to land the takedown.
Quartey throws a head kick that misses.
Quartey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yaw Quartey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Quartey is out of range and Simon settles back down.
Quartey tries a head kick but it misses.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch but Quartey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yaw Quartey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of J P Simon.
Quartey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Simon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Quartey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simon.
Simon moves to clinch but Quartey breaks away
and Quartey counters with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quartey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Quartey gets caught flat footed, as Simon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon throwing strikes from guard but Quartey blocks nicely.
Quartey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simon on the ground.
Simon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Simon fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quartey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simon's head.
Simon gets a clinch.
Simon keeps control of Quartey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Quartey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Quartey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simon trying to control the action but Quartey is working from the bottom.
Simon uses his free foot to push down on Quartey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Quartey.
Simon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Simon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Simon 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon breaks from Quartey's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Simon controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
J P Simon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quartey 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Yaw Quartey!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Yaw Quartey!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Yaw Quartey!
Yaw Quartey wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Igor Lobachyov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tymoteusz Swiatek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Lobachyov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tymoteusz Swiatek!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobachyov misses with a combination
and Swiatek counters with a nice uppercut.
Lobachyov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lobachyov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swiatek.
Swiatek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swiatek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lobachyov circles away.
Igor Lobachyov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tymoteusz Swiatek.
Lobachyov cracks Swiatek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lobachyov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lobachyov checks a leg kick.
Lobachyov stuffs the takedown attempt from Swiatek. Swiatek gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Lobachyov.
Lobachyov thuds his right hand into Swiatek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swiatek shoots in and drives through. Lobachyov sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lobachyov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swiatek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Igor Lobachyov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swiatek cracks a nice hook into Lobachyov's ribs.
Swiatek tries to clinch up
and Lobachyov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swiatek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lobachyov sprawls well. Lobachyov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Swiatek gets slowly back to his feet.
Swiatek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lobachyov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swiatek dodges the punch combination from Lobachyov.
Lobachyov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lobachyov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swiatek.
Lobachyov throws a nice looking combination but Swiatek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swiatek shoots for a double leg takedown but Lobachyov sprawls well. He's pushed Swiatek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swiatek tries to clinch there but Lobachyov circles away.
Swiatek shoots in for a takedown but Lobachyov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swiatek looks winded!
Swiatek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lobachyov misses with a wild combination.
Swiatek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Igor Lobachyov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lobachyov throws a right and a left that Swiatek avoids nicely.
Swiatek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Lobachyov misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lobachyov misses with a series of wild punches.
Lobachyov leaves Swiatek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Swiatek looks for the body kick but Lobachyov saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobachyov misses with the combination.
Lobachyov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swiatek circles away quickly and effectively.
Swiatek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lobachyov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swiatek.
Lobachyov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lobachyov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swiatek manages to avoid it.
Lobachyov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swiatek counters with a left and a right that stings Lobachyov.
Lobachyov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Swiatek backs up against the cage.
Swiatek is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swiatek has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Swiatek is still on wobbly legs! Can Lobachyov finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lobachyov feints with a jab and clips Swiatek right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Swiatek is sent crashing into the canvas and Lobachyov leaps in for the kill! Swiatek tries to get to his feet but Lobachyov is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Swiatek is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Lobachyov!
In his post fight interview, Igor Lobachyov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Coulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gotti Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Coulson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gotti Jones!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Coulson. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones gets caught napping as Coulson dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Coulson pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Coulson wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Coulson in particular looking to stall.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coulson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coulson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coulson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pushes Coulson off looking to stand but Coulson dives back in and keeps control.
Coulson passes to side control.
Jones is trying to control Coulson's posture but Coulson avoids it.
Coulson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Coulson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Coulson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jones is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Coulson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daryl Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daryl Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mir looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dixon tries to stand but Mir is controlling his head.
Mir struggling a bit here.
Dixon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dixon tries to score with some ground and pound. Mir controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dixon taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mir keeps working.
Dixon wants to stand but Mir has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dixon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dixon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mir, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dixon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mir's half guard.
Dixon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mir reverses the position - he's now on top in Dixon's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mir controls the pace.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon looking to control.
Mir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dixon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mir wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Mir controlling him for the moment.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Dixon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dixon moves into the clinch successfully.
Dixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dixon.
Mir gets caught flat footed, as Dixon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mir is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Mir has his foot on Dixon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dixon works his way back into a safe position though.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mir looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mir looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mir!
Mir is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dixon trying his best to control but Mir has mounted him.
Mir wants to control the pace but Dixon is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir is really struggling to control Dixon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dixon tries to hold on but Mir pushes him away.
Dixon can't escape the position.
Dixon squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dixon throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mir. What's that going to do exactly?
Dixon is squirming around, avoiding Mir's attempts to control the action.
Mir prevents Dixon from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mir really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dixon can't escape the position.
Mir thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir tries to control but Dixon wriggling away.
Mir is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dixon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dixon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mir looking to control but Dixon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dixon tries to reverse the position but Mir maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir lands a big shot there that rocks Dixon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Daryl Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dixon is squirming around, avoiding Mir's attempts to control the action.
Mir is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Mir extends the arm and Dixon is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Mir!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Baw Ah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Obdergrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Baw Ah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikhail Obdergrov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ah is looking to chop away at Obdergrov's legs.
Nice sprawl there from Obdergrov as Ah shoots in.
Obdergrov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Obdergrov wants to stand but Ah is controlling his posture from full guard.
Obdergrov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Obdergrov throws an elbow that misses. Ah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Obdergrov's guard. Nice move by Ah!
Obdergrov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Obdergrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ah wants to pass the guard but Obdergrov is keeping the position.
Obdergrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ah's guard.
Obdergrov forces his way into half guard.
Ah looks like he's trying to stand up.
Obdergrov is stalling here. Ah is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Obdergrov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ah has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obdergrov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Obdergrov in particular looking to stall.
Obdergrov trying to pass the guard but Ah defending well.
Obdergrov is taking a breather. Ah says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obdergrov decides to return to a standing position.
Ah fails to land the takedown.
Obdergrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ah rushes Obdergrov and presses him up against the cage.
Ah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obdergrov shoots in and bounces Ah off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ah wants to get back to his feet but Obdergrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ah is breathing heavily.
Obdergrov slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ah is in trouble now - Obdergrov has advanced to mount!
Obdergrov content just to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obdergrov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ah hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obdergrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ah is bucking up trying to escape but Obdergrov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Obdergrov 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.
Ah shoots in looking for a takedown but Obdergrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Obdergrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ah swivels and escapes.
Obdergrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obdergrov closes the distance and clinches up with Ah, looking for a takedown. Obdergrov pushes Ah against the cage but Ah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Obdergrov moves in looking to clinch but Ah pushes him off.
Obdergrov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obdergrov is one step ahead there.
Ah being controlled here, momentarily.
Ah keeping moving, preventing Obdergrov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obdergrov is working Ah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Obdergrov wants to control from the top but Ah keeps moving.
Obdergrov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Obdergrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ah controls Obdergrov momentarily but Obdergrov frees himself.
Ah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Obdergrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ah's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obdergrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ah looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Obdergrov throws a head kick but Ah moves out of range.
Ah shoots in for a takedown but Obdergrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baw Ah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ah gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Obdergrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ah is trying to keep Obdergrov in close.
Obdergrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ah is retaining full guard.
Obdergrov 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.
Obdergrov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ah is proving hard to escape from.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mikhail Obdergrov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Obdergrov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Obdergrov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obdergrov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ah has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Obdergrov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ah is looking for a way out.
Obdergrov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ah defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Obdergrov's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Obdergrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Obdergrov misses with the combination.
Obdergrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ah sprawls well. Ah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Obdergrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Obdergrov tries to clinch but Ah moves out of range.
Ah scoring well with a low kick there.
Ah tries to clinch there but Obdergrov circles away.
Obdergrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ah shoots in looking for a takedown. Obdergrov tries to sprawl out of it but Ah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Obdergrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ah tries for a takedown but Obdergrov circles away easily
so Obdergrov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mikhail Obdergrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obdergrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Obdergrov won't allow Ah to sweep him here.
Obdergrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Ah is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Obdergrov is controlling him.
Ah has momentary wrist control but Obdergrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Obdergrov wanted to stand there but Ah had control of the position.
Obdergrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obdergrov drops back looking for a leg! Ah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ah manages to kick Obdergrov off! Obdergrov jumps back into Ah's guard.
Ah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Obdergrov controls the pace.
Obdergrov tries to stand but Ah is controlling from the bottom.
Ah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Obdergrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Obdergrov drops back looking for a leg! Ah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ah manages to kick Obdergrov off! Obdergrov jumps back into Ah's guard.
Obdergrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ah keeping moving, preventing Obdergrov from controlling successfully.
Obdergrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obdergrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obdergrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Obdergrov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Obdergrov trying to control but Ah is working from the bottom.
Obdergrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Let's hope that Obdergrov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Obdergrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Obdergrov 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight for Mikhail Obdergrov!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Mikhail Obdergrov!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Mikhail Obdergrov!
Mikhail Obdergrov wins by unanimous decision!
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