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QFC Tournament 579 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Lee (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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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Javier Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jet Lee!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez swinging wildly here.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Fernandez moved away.
Fernandez moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fernandez connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Jet Lee has been cut.
Fernandez gets the takedown into side control.
Lee tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fernandez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Fernandez looking for a guillotine from mount but Lee is having none of it.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee tries to hold on but Fernandez postures up.
Lee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee is staying active underneath Fernandez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Fernandez has control of the leg.
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Fernandez.
Fernandez is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
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.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fernandez prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Fernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee is pressing down on Fernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fernandez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fernandez has Lee in his guard.
Fernandez is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lee escapes and throws Fernandez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Fernandez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee takes a little break here. Fernandez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lee working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fernandez is looking to reverse the position.
Lee advances to mount.
Fernandez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fernandez wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
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 Javier Fernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jet Lee's cut.
That's time! Fernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fernandez moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Fernandez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee prevents Fernandez from breaking the clinch.
Fernandez drags the fight down to the ground.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Fernandez is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Fernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Javier Fernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fernandez looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fernandez throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee takes a swing at Fernandez's ribcage but misses.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandez manages to avoid it.
Fernandez moves out of range of the body kick.
Fernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
Fernandez stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fernandez trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Fernandez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fernandez tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee holds on to Fernandez's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Lee regains half guard.
Fernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fernandez is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Fernandez is working for a kimura here but Lee manages to reverse the position and he's now in Fernandez's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Fernandez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jet Lee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fernandez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lee defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fernandez.
Lee tries to hold on but Fernandez pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Fernandez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fernandez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lee is on top in guard.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Fernandez is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Javier Fernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Fernandez has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Fernandez trying to control the position.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez working a defensive guard but Lee passes into half guard.
Fernandez wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fernandez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back!
Lee is keeping busy.
Lee is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Fernandez keeps control of the position.
Lee is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Fernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fernandez, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Javier Fernandez!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Javier Fernandez!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Javier Fernandez!
Javier Fernandez wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cooper Sheather (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Gunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cooper Sheather!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gunner enables Sheather to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gunner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gunner wants to control but Sheather passes easily into half guard.
Gunner is trying to maintain the position but Sheather is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sheather throwing shots but Gunner is blocking nicely.
Sheather is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gunner!
Sheather throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gunner wants to hold on but Sheather pushes him away.
Sheather is working for a guillotine from mount but Gunner frees his head quite easily.
Sheather controlling from mount.
Gunner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sheather on the ground.
Sheather unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner is trying to reverse the position but instead Sheather has taken his back - oops!
Gunner wants to control his opponent's hands but Sheather gets his hands free.
Gunner rolls, trying to escape but Sheather keeps control of the position.
Sheather lands a shot to the body.
Sheather just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sheather's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gunner rolls, trying to escape but Sheather keeps control of the position.
Sheather gets his hands free as Gunner looks to control.
Sheather is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gunner has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gunner is in bad spot here.
Gunner is trying to get back to his feet but Sheather has full control of the position and if anything, Gunner has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gunner just trying to survive but Sheather is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sheather punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sheather.
What can Gunner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sheather missing with strikes.
Gunner tries to roll but Sheather sticks to his back.
Gunner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Gunner right now.
Gunner wants to control his opponent's hands but Sheather gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheather controlling from the back.
Gunner wants to escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Sheather manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Gunner trying to get back to his feet but Sheather is in full control for now.
Sheather is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gunner is defending well though. Sheather let's go of the attempt for now.
Gunner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Sheather 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.
Sheather swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gunner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sheather throws a wild body kick that Gunner sees coming a mile off.
Sheather tries to clinch but Gunner is having none of it.
Gunner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sheather shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunner but Gunner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sheather decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gunner has his hands clasped together around Sheather's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner wants to improve his position but Sheather is controlling well.
Sheather is keen to just control but Gunner is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sheather. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gunner wants to control but Sheather is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sheather decides to stand up.
Gunner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gunner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sheather takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheather shoots and misses
and Gunner counters with a right hand to the body.
Sheather is breathing heavily.
Gunner punishes Sheather's body with a nice straight punch.
Sheather tries to bum rush Gunner with a series of wild strikes but Gunner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gunner stalks Sheather and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sheather's face. Sheather staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheather tries to clinch up
and Gunner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sheather doesn't seem bothered though.
Sheather has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheather shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sheather was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sheather trying to control the position but Gunner is working away.
Sheather content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gunner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sheather trying to pass the guard but Gunner defending well.
Gunner wants to get back to his feet.
Gunner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sheather is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gunner is staying active underneath Sheather, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sheather prevents Gunner from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick by Sheather misses
and Sheather takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunner lands a nice hook to Sheather's body. Sheather takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gunner lands with a straight right. Sheather didn't see that one coming.
Gunner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sheather doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Gunner dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sheather shoots for a double leg takedown but Gunner sprawls well. He's pushed Sheather's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sheather closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gunner's guard.
Gunner trying to keep a closed guard but Sheather is proving a slippery customer.
Gunner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sheather lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner working for a triangle but Sheather defends it easily.
Gunner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sheather has picked Gunner up and slammed him! Gunner can't keep hold of the triangle and Sheather manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheather decides to stand back up.
Sheather drops his hands momentarily and Gunner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sheather shoots for a takedown but Gunner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sheather takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheather tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunner scores with a nice head shot.
Gunner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gunner gets caught flat footed, as Sheather shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sheather got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sheather has managed to get both his arms back between Gunner's legs - danger averted.
Sheather wants to control from the top but Gunner keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheather is stalling in the full guard.
Gunner tries to strike from the bottom.
Gunner looking for a sweep. Not yet Gunner, not yet.
Sheather working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunner trying to keep a closed guard but Sheather is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sheather tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunner is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheather tries for a takedown but Gunner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack Gunner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Sheather.
Gunner stuns Sheather with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunner scores with a hook to the body. Sheather takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sheather takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gunner lands a body shot.
Gunner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sheather takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left lands for Gunner.
Gunner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Gunner.
That's four 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!
Gunner scores with the left hand. Sheather knows he should have avoided that one.
Gunner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunner cracks Sheather with an open hand slap.
Sheather takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jack Gunner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No luck for Sheather with that takedown attempt.
Gunner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cooper Sheather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sheather takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Gunner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gunner 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Jack Gunner!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Jack Gunner!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Jack Gunner!
Jack Gunner wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Palya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacky Chan (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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182 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Palya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacky Chan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan misses with a head kick.
Palya tries to clinch but Chan is having none of it.
Chan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Palya tries to close the distance and clinch but Chan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palya misses with a takedown
and Chan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chan counters with a big head kick but Palya shrugs it off.
Palya drives through with a takedown into Chan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palya pushing down on Chan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Palya is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chan wants to get back to full guard but Palya has passed into side control.
Chan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Palya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chan is thwarting Palya's attempts to control the position.
Chan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palya keeps working.
Palya flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Palya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palya trying to hold on to Chan's head to control him but Chan postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chan controlling the action here.
Palya is positioning himself well to prevent Chan advancing to mount.
Palya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palya is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Chan is tapping! Great win for Palya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Palya!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hong Jeoyung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Staley Gumster (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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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hong Jeoyung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Staley Gumster!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Gumster.
Gumster fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeoyung appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jeoyung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jeoyung looks for a takedown but Gumster sprawls well.
Gumster throws a sloppy head kick and Jeoyung moves out of range easily.
Gumster fails with the takedown.
Gumster leaves Jeoyung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Jeoyung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gumster works over Jeoyung's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Hong Jeoyung has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeoyung throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gumster counters with an inside leg kick.
Gumster on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jeoyung fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gumster throws a right hand that Jeoyung ducks under and follows up with a left that Jeoyung also avoids with ease.
Jeoyung tries to clinch but Gumster moves out of range.
Gumster shoots for a double leg takedown but Jeoyung sprawls well. He's pushed Gumster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jeoyung tries to counter by clinching up but Gumster breaks away and moves out of range.
Gumster stuffs the takedown attempt from Jeoyung. Jeoyung gets slowly back to his feet.
Gumster has closed the distance and engaged Jeoyung in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Gumster - that landed with a thud.
Gumster looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumster is pressed up against the cage. Jeoyung has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gumster down to the mat. Gumster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jeoyung moves into the clinch successfully.
Jeoyung prevents the takedown attempt.
Gumster ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gumster no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jeoyung could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jeoyung wants to control from the top but Gumster keeps moving.
Gumster wants to stand but Jeoyung is controlling the position.
Gumster looking to control.
Jeoyung trying to control the position from guard on top but Gumster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeoyung decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jeoyung wants to clinch.
Gumster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jeoyung shoots in but no luck this time.
Gumster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gumster wants it to stay on the feet.
Jeoyung is breathing heavily.
Jeoyung defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gumster.
Jeoyung appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gumster tries to clinch but Jeoyung moves out of range.
Jeoyung tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gumster manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumster clinches up with Jeoyung and pushes him back against the cage.
Gumster breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Gumster with that takedown attempt.
Gumster scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gumster shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gumster.
Gumster shoots for a double leg takedown but Jeoyung sprawls well. He's pushed Gumster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeoyung changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeoyung doesn't manage to clinch there - Gumster circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Staley Gumster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hong Jeoyung's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gumster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jeoyung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jeoyung drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gumster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gumster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gumster trying to land knees to the body.
Jeoyung holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeoyung missing with knees to the body.
Jeoyung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gumster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Jeoyung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gumster looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumster breaks from the clinch.
Gumster tries for a takedown but Jeoyung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jeoyung attempts a counter takedown but Gumster avoids it well and moves away.
Jeoyung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gumster tries to avoid it but Jeoyung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gumster to the ground. Gumster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gumster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jeoyung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeoyung is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gumster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gumster shoots in for a takedown but Jeoyung shows good takedown defense.
Gumster shoots in for a takedown but Jeoyung shows good takedown defense.
Jeoyung fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumster shoots in but no luck this time.
Hong Jeoyung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jeoyung has a takedown stuffed.
Gumster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gumster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jeoyung is trying to maintain a safe position but Gumster gets an underhook and turns Jeoyung into the cage.
Gumster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jeoyung is defending well.
Gumster landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jeoyung is looking to control Gumster's arms but Gumster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jeoyung has his back to the cage.
Jeoyung jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gumster walks away with a smile on his face. Jeoyung gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Jeoyung. No joy for Gumster on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jeoyung.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gumster has closed the distance and engaged Jeoyung in a clinch.
Gumster wants a takedown.
Gumster drags the fight down to the ground.
Jeoyung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gumster's head.
Gumster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jeoyung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gumster being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumster has his foot on Jeoyung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jeoyung works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jeoyung trying to control but Gumster is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Staley Gumster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hong Jeoyung's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gumster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeoyung.
Jeoyung misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jeoyung is defended easily by Gumster.
Gumster gets a clinch.
Jeoyung drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeoyung wants to sweep here but Gumster controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gumster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumster controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gumster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gumster stays in close to Jeoyung's body and controls the position.
Jeoyung wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gumster stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jeoyung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gumster counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jeoyung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumster goes for a double leg but Jeoyung avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jeoyung continues to drive forward.
A head kick from Gumster lands but Jeoyung takes it in his stride.
Gumster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jeoyung sprawls well. Jeoyung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gumster gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeoyung appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gumster stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Jeoyung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gumster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jeoyung's calf.
Gumster throws a series of punches but Jeoyung avoids them all with ease.
Jeoyung on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gumster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jeoyung pinned against the cage. Jeoyung gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeoyung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gumster.
Jeoyung fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeoyung tries to keep at a distance but Gumster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jeoyung tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gumster smiles and moves away.
Staley Gumster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gumster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jeoyung avoids it really well and circles away.
Jeoyung tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gumster manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumster shoots in for a takedown but Jeoyung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gumster shoots in looking for a takedown. Jeoyung tries to sprawl out of it but Gumster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jeoyung manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gumster takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jeoyung fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Staley Gumster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gumster 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Staley Gumster!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Staley Gumster!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Staley Gumster!
Staley Gumster wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Is Fat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Is Fat has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Is Fat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Foreman!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Is Fat seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Foreman does no damage.
Foreman is looking to clinch.
Is Fat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foreman's half guard.
Foreman wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Is Fat is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Foreman looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Is Fat wants to pass the guard but Foreman is defending well.
Is Fat is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman controlling the position for now.
Foreman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Foreman being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Foreman is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Is Fat has his hands clasped together but Foreman extends and breaks Is Fat's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Foreman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Foreman!
A very excited looking Andy Foreman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules Winfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winfield comes to the cage accompanied by Pulp Fiction Theme. Hari is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Badr Hari. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jules Winfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Badr Hari!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winfield scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Winfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hari defending well though.
Winfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winfield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Winfield scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hari wants to get back to his feet.
Winfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hari is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Winfield scores with a couple of nice shots.
Winfield throwing shots but Hari is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winfield.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hari is trying to stand back up but Winfield is controlling him
Winfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winfield lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winfield throwing shots but Hari is blocking nicely.
Winfield with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Winfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Winfield drops an elbow to the side of Hari's head.
Hari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winfield.
Winfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hari's head.
Winfield lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Winfield lands a nice short elbow.
Hari is rocked!
Hari looks winded!
Winfield lands a big elbow - Hari is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Winfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Winfield!
Jules Winfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Badr Hari had this to say: 'I'm gonna comeback stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raylan Cummins (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sergio Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raylan Cummins!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez throws a push kick but Cummins slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cummins. That's going to slow Mendez down.
Cummins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mendez moves into the clinch.
Mendez jumps into guard, dragging Cummins to the mat.
Mendez controlling Cummins's posture.
Cummins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cummins has passed into side control.
Cummins working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Mendez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cummins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mendez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendez is not content to let Cummins control the position.
Cummins decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cummins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cummins darts in and clinches Mendez up against the cage.
Cummins can't break the clinch.
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
Cummins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cummins misses with a two punch combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cummins. Mendez shrugs it off though.
Cummins fakes the leg kick and cracks Mendez in the body.
Mendez throws a push kick but Cummins slaps the foot to one side.
Cummins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mendez throws a low kick but Cummins avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cummins defends well and Mendez ends up having to push Cummins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mendez is breathing heavily.
Cummins drives through and clinches with Mendez against the cage.
Mendez pulls guard successfully.
Mendez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cummins off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cummins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cummins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cummins instigates a clinch.
Cummins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummins lands with a thumping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cummins!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cummins feints a jab promting Mendez to slip. Cummins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mendez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Sergio Mendez has been cut.
Cummins with a hook.
No luck for Mendez with that takedown attempt.
Cummins closes the distance and clinches.
Mendez effectively controlling the action here.
Cummins breaks the clinch.
Raylan Cummins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raylan Cummins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergio Mendez's cut.
That's time! Mendez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cummins slips a jab and a cross from Mendez.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mendez tries to counter by clinching up but Cummins breaks away and moves out of range.
Cummins misses the shot to the body.
Cummins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendez.
Cummins throws a leg kick which misses Mendez's front leg but catches the back leg as Mendez tries to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mendez.
Cummins scores with a spinning back kick!
Cummins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cummins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mendez avoids the head kick by Cummins.
Mendez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez blocks the body kick.
Mendez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Cummins shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins clinches with his opponent.
Mendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
Cummins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cummins connects with a nice looking jab.
Cummins swinging wildly here.
Raylan Cummins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendez tries to keep at a distance but Cummins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendez wants a takedown but no success here.
Cummins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummins wants to clinch.
Raylan Cummins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Cummins lands but Mendez takes it in his stride.
Cummins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cummins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cummins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cummins!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cummins takes the fight into the clinch.
Mendez tries to pull guard but Cummins holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendez drops back down to his feet.
Mendez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Cummins.
Mendez dives in and grabs Cummins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cummins pushes down on Mendez's head and hops out.
Cummins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cummins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cummins lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendez's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Cummins as he connects with a hook.
Cummins punishes Mendez's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendez slips a jab from Cummins.
Mendez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cummins. Mendez shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cummins lands a two punch combo.
Sergio Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummins missing with a left hand there. Mendez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cummins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mendezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cummins swivels and escapes.
Cummins moves into the clinch.
Cummins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
Cummins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Mendez with that takedown attempt.
Cummins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raylan Cummins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergio Mendez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cummins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mendez will feel that in the morning.
Cummins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendez attempts a counter takedown but Cummins avoids it well and moves away.
Cummins throws a push kick but Mendez slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick there by Cummins.
Mendez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cummins.
Cummins tries to clinch up.
Mendez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cummins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cummins pushes Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cummins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cummins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cummins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cummins moves into the clinch.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mendez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cummins throws a right and a left that Mendez avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendez.
Cummins shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cummins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cummins as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummins tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Cummins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mendez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cummins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cummins scores with a push kick.
Mendez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cummins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cummins tests Mendez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cummins lands with a slapping head kick.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cummins avoids it really well and circles away.
Raylan Cummins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummins tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
Cummins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cummins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cummins throws a sloppy head kick and Mendez moves out of range easily.
Mendez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cummins moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendez wants a takedown but no success here.
Cummins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cummins thows a body kick. Mendez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mendez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cummins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Cummins.
Mendez gets a clinch.
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cummins. Mendez shrugs it off though.
Mendez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cummins defends well and Mendez ends up having to push Cummins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cummins scores with a spinning back kick!
Cummins works Mendez's body with a nice hook.
Mendez tries to clinch up.
Cummins swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raylan Cummins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cummins 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 Damien Edna scores the fight for Raylan Cummins!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Raylan Cummins!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Raylan Cummins!
Raylan Cummins wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Raylan Cummins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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