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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avery Brads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Morgan (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 super 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, Avery Brads!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Chris Dean and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brads was covering up waiting for the punch and Morgan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Morgan preventing the sweep.
Morgan is looking to stand up but Brads won't let him.
Brads managing to control the position.
Brads has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Morgan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Brads has tightened it up now! Morgan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Avery Brads!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Barath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lesnoor (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 White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Barath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Lesnoor!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barath misses with a takedown attempt - Lesnoor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lesnoor with the counter takedown but Barath avoids it easily.
Barath misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnoor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barath wants to stand back up but Lesnoor manages to pass into side control.
Barath knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesnoor on the ground.
Barath wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnoor is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Barath is trying to escape and Lesnoor transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Barath is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lesnoor! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Lesnoor!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sander Swinnen (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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Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Archie Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sander Swinnen!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swinnen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swinnen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tyson won't allow Swinnen to sweep him here.
Swinnen is trying to keep Tyson in close.
Tyson works over Swinnen with some ground and pound from guard.
Swinnen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Swinnen's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tyson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Swinnen is rocked!
Tyson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Swinnen covers up, he's hurt! Tyson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Tyson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Tyson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Tyson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Inamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raiden Lightning (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 super 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, King Inamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raiden Lightning!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightning fails with the takedown.
Inamo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lightning is trying to push Inamo away but Inamo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Inamo missing with knees to the body.
Inamo being controlled against the cage.
Inamo jumps guard and drags Lightning to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inamo trying to control the position here.
Lightning is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inamo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lightning is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Inamo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lightning tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Inamo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Inamo tries to pull guard but Lightning forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Inamo is trying to push Lightning away but Lightning has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lightning stops a takedown attempt from Inamo.
Inamo has had enough of the clinch but Lightning keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inamo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lightning pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Inamo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inamo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lightning pulls his leg out and moves away.
Inamo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lightning moves into the clinch successfully.
Lightning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inamo goes for a takedown attempt but Lightning pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lightning fails to land the takedown.
Inamo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lightning tries for a takedown but Inamo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Inamo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Inamo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lightning swivels and escapes.
Lightning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Inamo tries to keep at a distance but Lightning has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning shoots in but no luck this time.
Inamo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Inamo backs off Lightning throws a huge counter combo but Inamo manages to avoid it all.
Inamo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Inamo as Lightning shoots in.
Inamo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lightning. Lightning gets slowly back to his feet.
Lightning fails with the takedown.
Lightning looks winded!
Lightning throws a body kick that misses.
Lightning has his takedown stuffed
and Inamo counters by clinching up.
Lightning is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Inamo to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inamo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Inamo throws a low kick, looking for Lightning's leg but Lightning calmly moves out of range.
Inamo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lightning.
Inamo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lightning is fending him off so far but Inamo persists. Nope, Lightning circles away and we're back to standing.
Inamo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lightning avoids it really well and circles away.
Inamo shoots and misses
and Lightning counters by moving into the clinch.
Inamo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inamo decides to pull guard.
Lightning with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lightning pushes down on Inamo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that King Inamo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lightning stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lightning wants it to stay on the feet.
Lightning fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Inamo, pushing him back against the cage.
Inamo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Inamo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lightning but Lightning pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Inamo moves into the clinch.
Inamo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lightning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning goes for a takedown in the clinch but Inamo prevents it.
Inamo is trying to drag Lightning to the mat but Lightning just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Inamo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lightning is trying to pull guard but Inamo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Inamo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lightning tries for a takedown. No joy.
Inamo wants to take the fight to the mat but Lightning manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lightning has Inamo pressed against the cage.
Inamo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lightning to keep the fight standing.
Lightning fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Inamo has picked Lightning up - he's going for a ride! Inamo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Inamo is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inamo stands up from half guard.
Inamo misses with a few strikes there.
Inamo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Lightning. No joy for Inamo on that attempt.
Lightning swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Inamo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lightning fails with the takedown.
Inamo moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning managing to block the knees to the body from Inamo.
Lightning breaks the clinch.
Inamo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lightning was well out of range. Poor timing from Inamo.
Lightning wants to counter the offense by Inamo and move into the clinch position.
Lightning leaves Inamo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lightning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Inamo is fending him off so far but Lightning persists. Nope, Inamo circles away and we're back to standing.
Inamo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lightning.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lightning jumps guard but Inamo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Inamo tries to break the clinch but Lightning is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inamo looking for a takedown.
Lightning tries to break free but Inamo pushes him back against the cage.
Inamo slowing the pace effectively.
Inamo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inamo fails with the takedown.
Inamo shoots in for a double leg but Lightning sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lightning shoots in but no luck this time.
Lightning tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Inamo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lightning changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Inamo tries to avoid it but Lightning manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Inamo to the ground. Inamo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lightning is breathing heavily.
Inamo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Inamo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Inamo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Inamo shoots in looking for a takedown. Lightning tries to sprawl out of it but Inamo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lightning manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lightning tries to clinch up but Inamo circles away and keeps his distance.
Lightning misses with an uppercut. Inamo saw that one coming.
Lightning throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Inamo's waist but Inamo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lightning off to one side.
Lightning shoots in for a double leg but Inamo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King Inamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiden Lightning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inamo throws a sloppy head kick and Lightning moves out of range easily.
Lightning stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lightning wants it to stay on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Inamo.
Lightning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Inamo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inamo with a poor takedown
and Lightning holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lightning has Inamo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Inamo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lightning takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lightning gets control of Inamo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lightning will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Inamo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Inamo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Inamo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lightning is keeping the position for now.
Lightning can't keep his opponent in guard - Inamo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Inamo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inamo content to control rather than advance.
Lightning tries to get to full guard but Inamo has control of the leg.
Inamo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lightning trying to control but Inamo postures up.
Still in half guard, Inamo seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inamo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lightning reverses the position - he's now on top in Inamo's guard.
Lightning won't allow Inamo to sweep him here.
Lightning is fighting to break Inamo's control of his arms but Inamo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Inamo is looking for a triangle but Lightning pushes his legs off easily.
Lightning stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Inamo has closed the distance and engaged Lightning in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Inamo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lightning prevents the takedown attempt.
Inamo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lightning is working for takedown but Inamo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Inamo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
King Inamo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lightning is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Inamo to keep the fight standing.
Inamo jumps into guard, dragging Lightning to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inamo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lightning uses it to pass to side control.
Inamo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to King Inamo.
Well Inamo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for King Inamo!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for King Inamo!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for King Inamo!
King Inamo wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Sathish (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 super 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, Robbie Lawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Sathish!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sathish has closed the distance and engaged Lawler in a clinch.
Lawler tries to score a body lock takedown but Sathish shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lawler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sathish avoids the elbow strike from Lawler, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lawler.
Lawler is stalling here.
Lawler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lawler tries to work over Sathish's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sathish is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawler to keep the fight standing.
Lawler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lawler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sathish got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lawler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sathish has managed to get both his arms back between Lawler's legs - danger averted.
Lawler is trying to keep Sathish in close.
Sathish wants to pass the guard but Lawler is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lawler throwing strikes but missing.
Lawler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lawler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lawler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lawler stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sathish clinches up with Lawler and pushes him back against the cage.
Lawler breaks from the clinch.
Sathish shoots in and bounces Lawler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lawler is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sathish presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sathish jumps guard but Lawler stands there with Sathish around his waist. Sathish gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lawler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sathish pulls guard.
Lawler passes into half guard.
Sathish wants to get back to full guard.
Sathish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Lawler seems content to control.
Lawler decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sathish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sathish fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robbie Lawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Sathish.
Lawler has a takedown stuffed.
Sathish throws a head kick that misses
and Lawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sathish looks winded!
Lawler shoots in but no luck this time.
Sathish fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sathish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawler as he avoids it easily.
Sathish keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lawler closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Lawler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lawler clinches up against the cage.
Sathish pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lawler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sathish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawler rushes Sathish and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sathish - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sathish keeps control of Lawler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sathish keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lawler's efforts to push away.
Sathish breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler misses with a takedown attempt - Sathish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lawler clinches.
Sathish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lawler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sathish stuffs the takedown.
Lawler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sathish throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sathish.
Sathish is breathing heavily.
Sathish lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sathish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawler scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lawler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lawler tries to circle away but Sathish has him pinned against the cage.
Lawler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sathish to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler is trying to pull guard but Sathish turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lawler jumps guard but Sathish stands there with Lawler around his waist. Lawler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robbie Lawler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lawler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sathish jumps guard but Lawler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lawler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sathish can do to turn this around?
Sathish has Lawler pressed against the cage, preventing Lawler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sathish has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lawler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lawler tries to break free but Sathish pushes him back against the cage.
Sathish is looking to control Lawler's arms but Lawler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sathish has his back to the cage.
Sathish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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.
Lawler avoids the head kick by Sathish.
Sathish just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLawler.
Sathish throws a head kick but Lawler moves out of range.
Lawler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sathish sprawls and moves away.
Sathish moves out of range of the body kick.
Robbie Lawler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawler instigates a clinch.
Lawler is working for takedown but Sathish is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lawler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lawler digs a right hand into Sathish's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sathish's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawler.
Lawler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sathish is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawler wants to take the fight to the mat but Sathish manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lawler is trying to pull guard but Sathish turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sathish tries to pull guard but Lawler won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robbie Lawler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lawler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lawler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawler wants it to stay on the feet.
Sathish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Lawler misses the target.
Lawler keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sathish counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sathish is trying to drag Lawler to the mat but Lawler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lawler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sathish gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sathish is trying to pull guard but Lawler has him pressed against the cage.
Robbie Lawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Sathish.
Sathish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sathish prevents it.
Sathish keeps control of Lawler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sathish tries to pull guard but Lawler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lawler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawler.
Lawler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sathish tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lawler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sathish is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lawler missing with knees to the body.
Sathish is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lawler wants a takedown but no success here.
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.
Lawler is trying to force a seperation but Sathish has the dominant position.
Lawler jumps guard.
Lawler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lawler looking for a guillotine here but Sathish defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sathish's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sathish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sathish 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.
Lawler wants to sweep here but Sathish controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lawler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sathish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sathish throws a jab when Lawler was well out of range.
That's four 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.
Sathish gets a clinch.
Sathish is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sathish tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sathish gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lawler.
Lawler wants to get back to striking at distance but Sathish won't allow it.
Sathish looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sathish manages to break the clinch.
King Sathish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robbie Lawler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lawler staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to King Sathish.
I think Lawler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Robbie Lawler!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Robbie Lawler!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Robbie Lawler!
Robbie Lawler wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Sandulescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Morais (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
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Sandulescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Morais!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandulescu fails to land the takedown.
Sandulescu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morais sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sandulescu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morais.
Morais shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sandulescu keeping moving, preventing Morais from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morais's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sandulescu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morais is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandulescu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Morais presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sandulescu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Morais unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sandulescu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morais is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sandulescu to keep the fight standing.
Morais jumps guard but Sandulescu stands there with Morais around his waist. Morais gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Antonio Sandulescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Morais.
Morais gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Morais tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sandulescu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sandulescu avoids the elbow strike from Morais, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morais breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sandulescu clinches up with Morais and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sandulescu managing to block the knees to the body from Morais.
Morais tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Morais fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morais escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sandulescu has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morais tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Morais is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sandulescu has had enough of the clinch but Morais keeps him there for the moment.
Sandulescu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morais pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morais.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandulescu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Morais was covering up waiting for the punch and Sandulescu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Morais looks winded!
Sandulescu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Morais tries for a takedown but Sandulescu circles away easily
and Sandulescu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morais leaves Sandulescu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sandulescu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morais is fending him off so far but Sandulescu persists. Nope, Morais circles away and we're back to standing.
Morais darts in looking for a takedown but Sandulescu gets double underhooks and turns Morais into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandulescu gets a clinch.
Sandulescu manages to pull guard.
Morais preventing the sweep.
Sandulescu has his foot on Morais's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morais works his way back into a safe position though.
Sandulescu controlling Morais's posture.
Sandulescu is trying to control the position but Morais postures up.
Sandulescu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morais can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sandulescu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Sandulescu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morais closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sandulescu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Morais keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Morais is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Morais looking to stall.
Morais using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sandulescu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morais looking to slow down the pace here.
Morais pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morais takes the fight into the clinch.
Sandulescu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morais takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandulescu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morais to keep the fight standing.
Sandulescu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morais pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sandulescu is trying to push Morais away but Morais has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morais is working for takedown but Sandulescu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sandulescu is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Sandulescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morais is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sandulescu is keeping busy.
Sandulescu stops a takedown attempt from Morais.
Sandulescu tries for a takedown but Morais manages to get underhooks.
Sandulescu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morais breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
Sandulescu slaps away a takedown attempt from Morais, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morais is breathing heavily.
No luck for Morais with that takedown attempt.
Morais tries to clinch but Sandulescu moves away
and Sandulescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Morais drives through and clinches with Sandulescu against the cage.
Sandulescu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morais just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sandulescu tries to circle away but Morais has him pinned against the cage.
Morais is looking for a takedown.
Sandulescu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sandulescu has Morais pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morais manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sandulescu looking to throw knees to the head but Morais is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morais tries to pull guard but Sandulescu won't allow it.
Morais has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morais gets underhooks to prevent Sandulescu's takedown attempt.
Sandulescu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sandulescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Antonio Sandulescu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sandulescu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morais avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sandulescu tries for a takedown but Morais manages to get underhooks.
Morais tries to pull guard but Sandulescu holds him up against the cage and eventually Morais drops back down to his feet.
Sandulescu tries to break the clinch but Morais is controlling the position.
Sandulescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morais can do to turn this around?
Morais stops a takedown attempt from Sandulescu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sandulescu decides to pull guard.
Morais stops Sandulescu from standing up.
Morais gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Morais throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sandulescu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morais shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sandulescu sprawls well. Sandulescu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morais gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morais fakes the leg kick and cracks Sandulescu in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antonio Sandulescu 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. This is the final round!
Sandulescu closes the distance and pushes Morais back into the cage.
Morais leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sandulescu is trying to force a seperation but Morais has the dominant position.
Sandulescu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morais after a bit of a struggle.
Sandulescu throws an elbow but it misses.
Morais escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandulescu throws a solid leg kick but Morais takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sandulescu.
Sandulescu fails to land the takedown.
Sandulescu drives through and clinches with Morais against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morais wants a takedown.
Morais wants to take the fight to the mat but Sandulescu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sandulescu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morais uses from the top position.
Sandulescu pulls Morais in to control the position.
Morais trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sandulescu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morais defends it easily.
Sandulescu keeping moving, preventing Morais from controlling successfully.
Sandulescu trying to keep a closed guard but Morais is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morais trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandulescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morais preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Morais dives in for a single leg takedown but Sandulescu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Antonio Sandulescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Morais.
Sandulescu fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Sandulescu backs off Morais throws a huge counter combo but Sandulescu manages to avoid it all.
Morais scores with a takedown into Sandulescu's guard.
Morais drops back looking for a leg! Sandulescu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sandulescu manages to kick Morais off! Morais jumps back into Sandulescu's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sandulescu holds on and takes a little breather.
Morais throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morais wants to control from the top but Sandulescu keeps moving.
Sandulescu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sandulescu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Morais trying to control but Sandulescu is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morais defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sandulescu.
Morais changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andre Morais seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandulescu fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandulescu takes one to the side of the head.
Andre Morais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandulescu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andre Morais.
I think Sandulescu 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Antonio Sandulescu!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Antonio Sandulescu!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Antonio Sandulescu!
Antonio Sandulescu wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Meehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Spicy (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
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Meehan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, MC Spicy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meehan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spicy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Meehan stands and throws Spicy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spicy tries to bench press Meehan off him but Meehan keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meehan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meehan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spicy tries to buck Meehan off but Meehan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicy is holding Meehan down, trying to stall.
Spicy struggling a bit here.
Meehan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spicy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spicy is looking for a sweep.
Meehan decides to stand back up.
Meehan misses with a head kick.
Meehan gets a takedown into half guard.
Meehan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spicy keeps working.
Meehan throws a strike but Spicy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Spicy 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.
Spicy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meehan stopping the sweep attempt from Spicy.
Meehan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spicy is pulling down on Meehan's head. It's preventing any offense from Meehan, at least for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Meehan clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Meehan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spicy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Meehan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Meehan preventing the sweep.
Meehan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spicy is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Meehan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spicy rushes Meehan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meehan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spicy can do to turn this around?
Spicy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meehan moves into range and clinches up with Spicy.
Spicy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meehan clinches up against the cage.
Meehan struggles to land a body shot inside as Spicy controls his hands.
Spicy manages to break the clinch.
Darren Meehan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meehan.
A head kick misses from Spicy.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Spicy enables Meehan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spicy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Spicy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meehan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meehan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spicy holds on and takes a little breather.
Meehan is stalling in the full guard.
Meehan looking to pass the guard.
Darren Meehan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Spicy pulls Meehan in close to his closed guard and prevents Meehan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Meehan stopping the sweep attempt from Spicy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Spicy misses the target.
Meehan defending well as Spicy loads up on a big left hand.
Meehan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spicy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Spicy wants to get back to his feet but Meehan is dominant here and he's now got Spicy's back!
Spicy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicy staying busy and making it hard for Meehan to control.
Spicy breaks Meehan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Meehan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spicy trying to control the position from guard on top but Meehan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spicy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meehan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meehan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spicy is aware though and is defending well.
Spicy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meehan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spicy.
Spicy trying to control the position from guard on top but Meehan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spicy is looking to stand up but Meehan won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spicy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spicy throwing strikes from guard but Meehan blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meehan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Spicy is doing well to control the position and prevent Meehan from advancing to side control.
Spicy moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spicy pulls Meehan in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but MC Spicy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Meehan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spicy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Meehan's guard.
Meehan is looking to stand up but Spicy isn't so interested in that idea.
Spicy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Meehan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spicy 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.
Spicy trying to control the position from guard on top but Meehan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spicy is looking to work some ground and pound but Meehan has wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spicy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meehan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spicy's half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spicy.
Spicy wants to sweep here but Meehan controlling him for the moment.
Spicy is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Spicy 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spicy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Meehan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Spicy trying to control the action but Meehan is working from the bottom.
Meehan wants to control but Spicy is keeping busy.
Spicy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spicy wants to control but Meehan is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicy thows a huge punch but Meehan dodges it nicely.
Spicy drops an elbow to the side of Meehan's head.
Spicy trying to control from half guard but Meehan is working away.
Meehan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spicy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spicy misses with the ground and pound.
Meehan parries the strikes from Spicy easily there. Spicy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Meehan to escape.
Spicy taking a breather here.
Sloppy strikes there by Spicy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Spicy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spicy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Spicy tries to score with some ground and pound. Meehan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Meehan parries the strikes from Spicy easily there. Spicy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Meehan to escape.
Spicy trying to control the action but Meehan is working from the bottom.
Spicy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Spicy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spicy is looking to take a break and control but Meehan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A lull in the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
MC Spicy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spicy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for MC Spicy!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for MC Spicy!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for MC Spicy!
MC Spicy wins by unanimous decision!
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