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QFC Tournament 651 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaco Pretorios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avery Brads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avery Brads has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaco Pretorios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Avery Brads!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pretorios throws a right hand that Brads ducks under and follows up with a left that Brads also avoids with ease.
Brads is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brads misses with a leg kick.
Pretorios moves into the clinch.
Pretorios has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brads uses from the top position.
Pretorios keeping moving, preventing Brads from controlling successfully.
Pretorios wants to stand up but Brads is controlling him.
Brads preventing the sweep.
Pretorios knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brads on the ground.
Pretorios keeping moving, preventing Brads from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brads controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pretorios is looking to stand up but Brads isn't so interested in that idea.
Pretorios might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brads wants to control from the top but Pretorios keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pretorios lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Avery Brads has been cut.
Brads is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Brads misses
and Pretorios counters by clinching up.
Pretorios breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Brads misses.
Pretorios lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pretorios enables Brads to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pretorios manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pretorios wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brads manages to pass to side control.
Brads keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brads wants to pass the guard but Pretorios is defending well.
Pretorios is trying is best to control the position here.
Brads slows the pace down in half guard.
Brads is trying to work for a kimura but Pretorios is defending well.
Pretorios trying to control here.
Pretorios is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Brads has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Pretorios is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Avery Brads!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lesnoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archie Tyson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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268 lbs
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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
1 - 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Lesnoor!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Lesnoor. No joy for Tyson on that attempt.
And Lesnoor tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck for Tyson with that takedown attempt.
Tyson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson gets the takedown into side control.
Tyson landing strikes.
Lesnoor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tyson's best efforts.
Lesnoor is holding on to half guard well.
Lesnoor gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoor working a defensive guard here.
Tyson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tyson postures up.
Lesnoor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyson's guard.
Lesnoor looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoor trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnoor advances to half guard.
Lesnoor works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lesnoor trying to control but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson tries to lock up and control but Lesnoor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoor looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tyson is working to get back to half guard.
Lesnoor working for a submission but Tyson is keeping him at bay.
Tyson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tyson tries to get out of the position.
Lesnoor wants to control the action but instead Tyson gets a body lock and reverses into Lesnoor's guard! Nice work!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lesnoor trying to control the position.
Tyson is looking to pass into half guard but Lesnoor pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lesnoor is in guard.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Lesnoor from controlling successfully.
Lesnoor sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lesnoor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tyson keeping full guard, as Lesnoor tries to pass.
Tyson being controlled here, momentarily.
Lesnoor postures up.
Lesnoor wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnoor trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Lesnoor looking to pass the guard.
Lesnoor pushes down on Tyson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnoor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnoor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyson has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lesnoor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt.
Lesnoor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lesnoor misses with a looping right.
Lesnoor lands a nice hook to Tyson's body. Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lesnoor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lesnoor enables Tyson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lesnoor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lesnoor managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lesnoor is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoor stops Tyson from standing up.
Tyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesnoor on the ground.
Lesnoor drops back looking for a leg! Tyson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyson manages to kick Lesnoor off! Lesnoor jumps back into Tyson's guard.
Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnoor is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoor wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson is looking to stand back up but Lesnoor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tyson.
Tyson is staying active underneath Lesnoor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tyson is defending against the submission attempts here by Lesnoor.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Tyson keeping control of the position.
Lesnoor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tyson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson seems keen to control Lesnoor's posture.
Lesnoor drops back looking for a leg! Tyson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyson manages to kick Lesnoor off! Lesnoor jumps back into Tyson's guard.
Lesnoor pushing down on Tyson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lesnoor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Lesnoor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lesnoor is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson pushes Lesnoor off looking to stand but Lesnoor dives back in and keeps control.
That's four 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.
Tyson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lesnoor is working away from the top position though.
Tyson makes his way to full guard, as Lesnoor worked for a kimura.
Lesnoor trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tyson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lesnoor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lesnoor shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lesnoor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tyson is in Lesnoor's guard.
Tyson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tyson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.
Frank Lesnoor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesnoor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyson manages to get himself to full guard.
Tyson is pulling down on Lesnoor's head. It's preventing any offense from Lesnoor, at least for the moment.
Lesnoor tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lesnoor is controlling him.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lesnoor has eaten all the pies!
Lesnoor preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoor pushing down on Tyson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesnoor wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it.
Lesnoor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lesnoor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tyson is concentrating on defense, preventing Lesnoor from advancing position.
Tyson is trying to maintain the position but Lesnoor is very close to passing his half guard.
Frank Lesnoor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tyson is in trouble now - Lesnoor has advanced to mount!
Lesnoor wants to control the pace but Tyson is squirming around nicely.
Lesnoor controlling from mount.
Lesnoor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyson is looking to escape.
Lesnoor looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is squirming around, avoiding Lesnoor's attempts to control the action.
Tyson is desperately trying to improve his position but Lesnoor has a good base and remains in mount.
Lesnoor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyson is looking to escape.
Lesnoor controlling the pace for now.
Tyson is squirming around, avoiding Lesnoor's attempts to control the action.
Tyson tries to hold on but Lesnoor postures up.
That's four 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.
Lesnoor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lesnoor avoids the attempt from Tyson to control.
Tyson regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnoor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Archie Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesnoor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Lesnoor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lesnoor 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Frank Lesnoor!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Frank Lesnoor!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Frank Lesnoor!
Frank Lesnoor wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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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 Inamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Inamo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
1 - 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Inamo!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Watson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inamo.
Inamo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawler is looking for a counter combo.
Lawler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawler has Inamo up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Inamo prevents it.
Lawler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Inamo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Inamo manages to break the clinch.
Robbie Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler clinches up against the cage.
Lawler is looking to break free of the clinch but Inamo has double underhooks.
Inamo missing with knees to the body.
Inamo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lawler avoids it.
Lawler jumps guard but Inamo stands there with Lawler around his waist. Lawler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inamo is trying to pull guard but Lawler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Inamo jumps guard but Lawler stands there with Inamo around his waist. Inamo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Inamo tries to pull guard but Lawler holds him up against the cage and eventually Inamo drops back down to his feet.
Robbie Lawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Inamo.
Lawler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Inamo just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lawler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Inamo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Inamo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawler tries to avoid it but Inamo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawler to the ground. Lawler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Inamo shoots in looking for a takedown but Lawler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Inamo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Inamo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler is working for takedown but Inamo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lawler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Inamo smiles and moves away.
Lawler tries to clinch up.
Lawler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawler wants it to stay on the feet.
Inamo fails to land with a series of punches.
Inamo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like King Inamo has been cut.
Inamo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lawler tries to clinch up but Inamo circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
Lawler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Inamo is trying to pull guard but Lawler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Inamo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Inamo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lawler's efforts to push away.
Lawler manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler 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.
Inamo throws a big elbow that misses.
Inamo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Inamo wants to pass the guard but Lawler is keeping the position.
Inamo passes into half guard.
Inamo wants to get back to his feet.
Lawler trying to control but Inamo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Inamo controlling the action here.
Inamo wants to stand up but Lawler is controlling the position.
Lawler is looking for a sweep. Inamo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inamo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but King Inamo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on King Inamo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Inamo closes the distance and clinches.
Lawler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Inamo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lawler's efforts to push away.
Inamo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lawler dodges the punch combination from Inamo.
Lawler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Inamo pushes Lawler up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Inamo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Inamo tries to land knees in the clinch but Lawler avoids the damage to the body.
Inamo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Inamo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inamo looking to throw knees to the head but Lawler is blocking nicely.
Inamo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lawler avoiding damage as Inamo throws knees to the body.
Inamo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lawler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Inamo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
King Inamo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Inamo has Lawler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lawler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Inamo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lawler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inamo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawler just stands there and leans against the cage.
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.
Lawler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Inamo to keep the fight standing.
Lawler is trying to break the clinch but Inamo is controlling him.
Inamo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lawler jumps guard but Inamo stands there with Lawler around his waist. Lawler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Inamo is pressed up against the cage. Lawler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Inamo down to the mat. Inamo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lawler tries to clinch but Inamo is having none of it.
Lawler misses with a double jab.
Inamo shoots and misses
and Lawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inamo avoids the head kick by Lawler.
Robbie Lawler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Inamo darts in looking for a takedown but Lawler gets double underhooks and turns Inamo into the cage.
Lawler moves in looking to clinch but Inamo pushes him off.
Inamo instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler prevents a body shot from Inamo.
Inamo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inamo.
Lawler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Inamo after a bit of a struggle.
Inamo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Inamo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lawler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lawler wants to slow Inamo down by chopping away at his legs.
Lawler lands a nice hook to Inamo's body. Inamo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Inamo shoots in looking for a takedown but Lawler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Inamo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Inamo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawler. Lawler gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Inamo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inamo clinches up against the cage.
Lawler jumps guard but Inamo stands there with Lawler around his waist. Lawler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inamo wants to take the fight to the mat but Lawler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Inamo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Inamo has Lawler pressed against the cage, preventing Lawler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Inamo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lawler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Inamo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawler.
Inamo tries to counter with a clinch but Lawler shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawler lands with a straight right. Inamo didn't see that one coming.
Inamo misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Inamo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on King Inamo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Inamo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Inamo shoots in looking for a takedown but Lawler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Inamo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Inamo as Lawler shoots in.
Sloppy strikes from Lawler. Those never looked like landing.
Lawler dives in for a single leg takedown but Inamo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice combination there by Lawler.
Lawler blocks a head kick by Inamo.
Inamo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lawler swivels and escapes.
Lawler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Inamo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inamo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lawler is looking for a counter combo.
Inamo clinches with his opponent.
Inamo stalling.
Inamo missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inamo tries to land knees in the clinch but Lawler avoids the damage to the body.
Lawler fails to pull guard.
Inamo landing knees to the body.
Inamo tries to pull guard but Lawler holds him up against the cage and eventually Inamo drops back down to his feet.
Lawler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Inamo breaks from the clinch.
Inamo shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawler tries to sprawl out of it but Inamo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Inamo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Inamo eats them both and turns towards Lawler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lawler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Inamo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler leaves Inamo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Inamo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Inamo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lawler throws a right hand that Inamo ducks under and follows up with a left that Inamo also avoids with ease.
Inamo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawler but Lawler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Inamo looks to move away, Lawler throws a big counter combo but Inamo just gets out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inamo tries to clinch but Lawler moves out of range.
Inamo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lawler's waist but Lawler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Inamo off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Lawler. No joy for Inamo on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler darts in looking for a takedown but Inamo gets double underhooks and turns Lawler into the cage.
Lawler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Inamo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lawler defends well and Inamo ends up having to push Lawler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lawler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inamo pinned against the cage. Inamo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Inamo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lawler with a body shot.
Lawler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Inamo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Lawler. No joy for Inamo on that attempt.
Lawler stuffs the takedown.
Lawler blocks a head kick by Inamo.
Lawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Inamo dodges the punch combination from Lawler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawler.
Inamo wants to counter with a clinch but Lawler pushes him away.
Inamo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Inamo scores a nice knee to the body.
Inamo manages to break the clinch.
Inamo throws a head kick but Lawler moves out of range.
No joy there for Lawler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawler stuffs the takedown attempt from Inamo. Inamo gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawler avoids the head kick by Inamo.
Inamo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lawler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawler wants it to stay on the feet.
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 Robbie Lawler.
I think Inamo 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for King Inamo!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Robbie Lawler!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Robbie Lawler!
Robbie Lawler wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between MC Spicy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Sandulescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, MC Spicy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Sandulescu!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spicy gets caught flat footed, as Sandulescu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sandulescu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sandulescu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spicy takes a swing at Sandulescu's ribcage but misses.
Sandulescu shoots in and gets a takedown into Spicy's guard.
Spicy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Spicy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sandulescu wants to control from the top but Spicy keeps moving.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Spicy controlling the position.
Spicy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sandulescu trying to control but Spicy is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandulescu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Spicy is pulling down on Sandulescu's head to control his posture.
Sandulescu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spicy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spicy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sandulescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Spicy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spicy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Sandulescu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spicy is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sandulescu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spicy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spicy shoots in looking for a takedown. Sandulescu tries to sprawl out of it but Spicy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sandulescu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Spicy does it's job there.
Sandulescu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spicy did well to prevent Sandulescu getting side control.
Sandulescu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicy is looking for a sweep. Sandulescu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spicy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sandulescu being controlled here momentarily.
Spicy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Spicy striking off his back but it's not causing Sandulescu any problems.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sandulescu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spicy takes the fight into the clinch.
Spicy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Spicy seems keen to control Sandulescu's posture.
Spicy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Sandulescu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spicy closes the distance and pushes Sandulescu back into the cage.
Sandulescu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sandulescu wants to control but Spicy is keeping him busy.
Spicy prevents Sandulescu from improving position.
Spicy keeping his opponent close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicy tries to bench press Sandulescu off him but Sandulescu keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicy is working hard here to advance position.
Spicy is trying to work for a sweep but Sandulescu has mounted him!
Sandulescu looking to finish with strikes here!
Spicy is squirming around, avoiding Sandulescu's attempts to control the action.
Spicy is trying desperately to improve position.
Spicy is squirming around, avoiding Sandulescu's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Spicy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sandulescu is working away from the top position though.
Sandulescu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Spicy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spicy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spicy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sandulescu's guard.
Spicy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spicy is fighting to break Sandulescu's control of his arms but Sandulescu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sandulescu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spicy.
Sandulescu keeping moving, preventing Spicy from controlling successfully.
Sandulescu keeping full guard, as Spicy tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spicy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Spicy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spicy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sandulescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sandulescu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spicy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spicy looking for submissions off his back.
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 MC Spicy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sandulescu avoids the head kick by Spicy.
Sandulescu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sandulescu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Spicy to his feet.
Spicy closes the distance and clinches.
Spicy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MC Spicy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandulescu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Sandulescu is looking to take a break and control but Spicy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sandulescu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spicy has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicy tries to buck Sandulescu off but Sandulescu is having none of it.
Sandulescu trying to control the action but Spicy is working from the bottom.
Sandulescu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Spicy is looking for a sweep.
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.
Spicy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sandulescu is looking to stall here but Spicy recovers full guard.
Spicy pulls Sandulescu in to control the position.
Sandulescu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spicy keeping moving, preventing Sandulescu from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spicy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spicy has control of Sandulescu's left arm, preventing Sandulescu from doing any damage.
Sandulescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Spicy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spicy is on top in guard.
Spicy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandulescu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spicy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spicy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sandulescu is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sandulescu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sandulescu is fighting to break Spicy's control of his arms but Spicy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spicy is looking to stand up but Sandulescu isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandulescu trying to control but Spicy is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
MC Spicy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spicy 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 MC Spicy!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for MC Spicy!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for MC Spicy!
MC Spicy wins by unanimous decision!
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FIGHT
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