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SFC 4: Fautanua x Brah PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Safwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahmad Safwan struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ahmad Safwan!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Safwan lands a front kick.
Safwan drives through and clinches with Wilson against the cage.
Safwan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Safwan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Safwan circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Safwan is defended easily by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a low kick as Safwan jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Safwan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Safwan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wilson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safwan controls the position from side control.
Wilson is not content to let Safwan control the position.
Safwan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wilson's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilson gets back to half guard.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Safwan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safwan is sitting in close to Wilson's body. Wilson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Safwan is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Safwan is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wilson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harry Wilson!
Harry Wilson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
The defeated Ahmad Safwan had this to say: 'i will come back and fight to win.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borque Seriaoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Borque Seriaoski!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Seriaoski enables Hunter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Seriaoski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hunter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Seriaoski keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Hunter stays in close to Seriaoski's body and controls the position.
Seriaoski wants to control but Hunter passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seriaoski is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
Seriaoski gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seriaoski is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Hunter is stalling in the full guard.
Seriaoski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Seriaoski trying to control the position.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seriaoski trying to keep a closed guard but Hunter is proving a slippery customer.
Seriaoski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunter controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Borque Seriaoski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seriaoski scoring well with a low kick there.
Seriaoski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunter.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Borque Seriaoski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter walks into a left hand.
Seriaoski with a hook.
Seriaoski sizes up Hunter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunter drives through with a takedown into Seriaoski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hunter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Seriaoski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunter with a nice head shot there.
Hunter stays in close to Seriaoski's body and controls the position.
Seriaoski is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hunter lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Seriaoski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunter controls the pace.
Hunter stands up over Seriaoski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunter postures up.
Seriaoski looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
Hunter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Seriaoski for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Mark Hunter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Seriaoski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunter on the side of the head.
Mark Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seriaoski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seriaoski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Seriaoski is looking to regain half guard here but Hunter keeps moving and retains side control.
Seriaoski struggling a bit here.
Seriaoski tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position.
Seriaoski can't do much from the bottom here.
Seriaoski being controlled for a moment.
Hunter working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seriaoski tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position.
Mark Hunter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seriaoski seems a little lost for a moment, as Hunter dominates the positioning.
Hunter prevents Seriaoski from escaping the position.
Seriaoski tries to buck Hunter off but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Seriaoski some visible discomfort.
Hunter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Seriaoski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Seriaoski tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hunter easily slips into full mount!
Hunter with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hunter landing shots from mount.
Hunter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hunter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hunter with shots to the head and body - Seriaoski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Seriaoski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Seriaoski is breathing heavily.
Hunter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunter lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seriaoski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunter controlling from mount.
The referee warns Seriaoski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Seriaoski really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hunter controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Hunter connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hunter prevents Seriaoski from getting the reversal.
Seriaoski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hunter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hunter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hunter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hunter dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Seriaoski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Seriaoski takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Seriaoski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Seriaoski jabs Hunter right on the nose. Hunter blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Seriaoski.
A punch combination from Seriaoski misses.
Hunter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hunter working over Seriaoski with some ground and pound. Seriaoski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hunter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hunter is controlling the pace.
Seriaoski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seriaoski can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Seriaoski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunter in particular looking to stall.
Seriaoski taking some punishment here, with Hunter in his half guard.
Hunter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Hunter there.
Borque Seriaoski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Hunter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Seriaoski wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Hunter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Seriaoski tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Seriaoski is pressing down on Hunter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seriaoski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hunter escapes and throws Seriaoski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Seriaoski tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hunter looking for the RNC.
Hunter is punishing Seriaoski with strikes - can he finish him?!
Seriaoski is trying to defend against the choke here but Hunter has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hunter Tightens the hold and Seriaoski taps out furiously! Hunter displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Hunter!
Mark Hunter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouzee Alddo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jouzee Alddo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jouzee Alddo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alddo wants to counter with a clinch but Hernandez pushes him away.
Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alddo avoids it really well and circles away.
Alddo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hernandez is trying to defend but Alddo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Alddo keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alddo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hernandez has hold of Alddo's hands but Alddo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alddo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alddo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hernandez is rocked!
Alddo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Hernandez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alddo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hernandez has hold of Alddo's hands but Alddo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alddo is taking a breather. Hernandez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hernandez seems to have got his legs back now.
Alddo passes to side control.
Alddo working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez is trying to control Alddo's posture but Alddo avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to escape the position but Alddo is controlling the position.
Alddo working the body and head with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Alddo cracks Hernandez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hernandez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alddo staying calm.
Alddo cracks Hernandez with a big elbow.
Alddo looks up at the clock and then as Hernandez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alddo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alddo working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alddo landing a few strikes.
Alddo lands a strong strike to the head of Hernandez. That's dazed him! Alddo looking to finish here. Hernandez is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Alddo lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouzee Alddo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bon Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar's entrance music is Legion Of Doom. A fine choice. Chuck Lesnar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bon Bones's chin.
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219 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bon Bones!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones takes the fight into the clinch.
Bones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lesnar.
Bones avoids a wild elbow strike from Lesnar.
Lesnar gets through Bones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lesnar managing to block the knees to the body from Bones.
Lesnar prevents a body shot from Bones.
Lesnar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bones backwards.
Lesnar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lesnar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bones backwards.
Lesnar misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Lesnar - that landed with a thud.
Lesnar misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar is trying to force a seperation but Bones has the dominant position.
Bones tries to pull guard but Lesnar holds him up against the cage and eventually Bones drops back down to his feet.
Bones blocks an elbow strike.
Bones told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bones is working for takedown but Lesnar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lesnar misses with a body punch.
Bones struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Lesnar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lesnar lands a shoulder strike.
Bones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bones keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
Bones pushes Lesnar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Lesnar - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar cracks Bones with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bones tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lesnar pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bones is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Lesnar!
Chuck Lesnar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Bon Bones stepped up to the mic, saying 'Still da champ doe.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warley Alvez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. POP kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Warley Alvez!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guerrero looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvez is just out of range.
Joe Guerrero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerrero just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guerrero but Guerrero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alvez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guerrero sprawls well. Guerrero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvez gets slowly back to his feet.
Guerrero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Guerrero has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CT + BJJ & Wrestling & Boxing & MT SPARRING GYM in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alvez backs up against the cage.
It looks like Warley Alvez has been cut.
Guerrero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guerrero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Guerrero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alvez back to the cage. Guerrero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alvez is rocked!
Guerrero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvez is still on wobbly legs! Can Guerrero finish him?
Guerrero is breathing heavily.
Alvez slips a jab and a cross from Guerrero.
Alvez seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvez is defended easily by Guerrero.
Joe Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warley Alvez.
Guerrero works the jab nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvez, right into the meat.
Guerrero misses with the combination.
Alvez closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvez pulls guard effortlessly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvez has a closed guard, preventing Guerrero from standing up.
Guerrero preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvez is on top in guard.
Guerrero wants to stand but Alvez is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Alvez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Alvez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guerrero pinned against the cage. Guerrero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Guerrero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alvez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Guerrero is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Guerrero misses with a double jab
and Alvez counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerrero tries to circle away but Alvez has him pinned against the cage.
Guerrero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Guerrero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Warley Alvez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Guerrero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Guerrero.
Guerrero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvez.
Alvez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guerrero as he jumps to the side.
Guerrero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guerrero throws a combination that misses
and Alvez counters with a head kick.
Guerrero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guerrero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvez.
Guerrero misses with the combination.
Guerrero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvez can do to turn this around?
Alvez shoots in but Guerrero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joe Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warley Alvez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Guerrero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alvez counters with a big head kick but Guerrero shrugs it off.
Guerrero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guerrero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guerrero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guerrero works over Alvez's head and body with a nice combination.
Guerrero scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Guerrero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerrero misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero throws a nice looking combination but Alvez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvez shoots in and gets a takedown into Guerrero's guard.
Guerrero wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Alvez manages to pass to side control.
Alvez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alvez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Guerrero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alvez back to the cage. Guerrero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvez.
Guerrero throws a series of punches but Alvez moves out of range.
Alvez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Guerrero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guerrero sets himself, and Alvez steps forward looking for the clinch! Guerrero avoids it this time.
Alvez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been informed that Alvez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Guerrero looks to land a combination but Alvez avoids it well.
Joe Guerrero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Alvez.
Guerrero is looking to wear down Alvez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alvez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guerrero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guerrero with a nice cross.
Guerrero lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero swinging wildly here.
Alvez clinches up against the cage.
Alvez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guerrero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guerrero is fending him off so far but Alvez persists. Nope, Guerrero circles away and we're back to standing.
Guerrero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvez circles away quickly and effectively.
Joe Guerrero is winning the standup battle so far.
Guerrero leaves Alvez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guerrero connects with a body shot that sends Alvez's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Guerrero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Warley Alvez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Alvez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Guerrero stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvez. Alvez gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Alvez with that takedown attempt.
Crunch! Alvez slams his shin into Guerrero's torso.
Guerrero throws a one two combo.
Guerrero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guerrero looks to land a combination but Alvez avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guerrero misses with a double jab.
Guerrero misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvez.
Guerrero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joe Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warley Alvez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero throws a hook but Alvez avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Alvez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Guerrero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guerrero moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAlvez.
Alvez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guerrero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Guerrero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Guerrero blocks it well.
Guerrero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guerrero throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvez.
Alvez throws a counter combo.
Guerrero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvez fails with the takedown.
Guerrero digs a good hook to Alvez's body.
Guerrero is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero scores with a shot to the body.
Alvez staying out of range there.
Guerrero slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Guerrero lands with a good body shot.
Guerrero throws a right and a left that Alvez avoids nicely.
Guerrero misses with a double jab.
Alvez closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvez is trying to pull guard but Guerrero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero tries to break free but Alvez pushes him back against the cage.
Alvez is trying to pull guard but Guerrero has him pressed against the cage.
Alvez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Guerrero to keep the fight standing.
Guerrero is trying to break free.
Alvez is trying to pull guard but Guerrero has him pressed against the cage.
Alvez prevents Guerrero from breaking the clinch.
Guerrero is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvez has double underhooks.
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.
Alvez tries to pull guard but Guerrero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Warley Alvez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on Guerrero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alvez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Guerrero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Guerrero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guerrero moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAlvez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guerrero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joe Guerrero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guerrero looks to land a combination. Alvez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Guerrero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guerrero, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Guerrero!
The defeated Warley Alvez had this to say: 'i'll be back bitches'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quincy Hanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bailey Cooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanley comes into the arena with ScHoolboy Q - Man Of The Year blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bailey Cooke enters the cage!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Quincy Hanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bailey Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke tests Hanley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick
and Hanley counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Bailey Cooke has been cut.
Hanley works the jab nicely.
Hanley scores with a hook.
Hanley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cooke is rocked!
Hanley lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Cooke out cold! Cooke is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quincy Hanley!
Quincy Hanley spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Sylvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slim Sylvia!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown. Sylvia tries to sprawl out of it but Campbell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sylvia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sylvia connects with a looping right hand.
Campbell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sylvia swivels and escapes.
A low kick from Sylvia is predictable there
and Campbell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Campbell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell won't let Sylvia get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Campbell scoring with strikes but Sylvia is staying in there.
It looks like Slim Sylvia has been cut.
Campbell working the ground and pound effectively.
Sylvia trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sylvia tries to hold on but Campbell pushes him away.
Campbell content just to control the position here.
Campbell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sylvia for as long as he can get away with.
Campbell breaks from Sylvia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Campbell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Campbell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Campbell breaks from Sylvia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Campbell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Campbell cracks Sylvia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell controlling the position easily from mount.
Sylvia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sylvia tries to buck Campbell off but he can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell unloading with bombs!
Sylvia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Campbell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slim Sylvia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sylvia throws a series of punches but Campbell avoids them all with ease.
Sylvia stuffs the takedown.
Campbell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sylvia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sylvia.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Sylvia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sylvia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Campbell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sylvia moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Sylvia misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell tries for a takedown but Sylvia circles away easily
and Sylvia counters with a stiff right hand.
Sylvia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sylvia's guard.
Sylvia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Campbell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sylvia tries to roll over but Campbell keeps him under control.
Campbell working over Sylvia with some ground and pound. Sylvia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sylvia trying to hold on to Campbell's head to control him but Campbell postures up.
Campbell trying to control the pace.
Sylvia is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell controlling the pace.
Sylvia tries to kick Campbell off but Campbell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Campbell content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sylvia misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Sylvia misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell slips under a jab.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but Sylvia shows good takedown defense.
Campbell shoots and misses
and Sylvia counters with a two punch combo.
Campbell keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Sylvia as Campbell shoots in.
Sylvia connects with a right hand. Campbell shakes it off.
Sylvia misses with a few strikes there.
Campbell takes one to the side of the head.
Sylvia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sylvia.
Campbell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Campbell fails with the takedown
and Sylvia counters with a nice body shot.
Campbell shoots in and drives through. Sylvia sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown. Sylvia tries to sprawl out of it but Campbell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sylvia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sylvia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Campbell scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Sylvia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slim Sylvia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Sylvia as Campbell shoots in.
Campbell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sylvia defends well and Campbell ends up having to push Sylvia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sylvia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
David Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sylvia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Campbell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sylvia throws out a leg kick but Campbell moves out of range and Sylvia only half commits.
Sylvia looks to land a combination. Campbell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sylvia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Campbell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sylvia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Campbell showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sylvia wants to get back to full guard.
Campbell content to control rather than advance.
Sylvia wants to control but Campbell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Campbell controlling the action here.
Sylvia felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Campbell stops Sylvia from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
Sylvia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Campbell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Campbell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Campbell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Campbell trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Campbell shoots in for a double leg but Sylvia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A countering left hand to the body from Sylvia misses.
Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sylvia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Sylvia counter with a right hand.
Sylvia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sylvia tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sylvia to the ground. Sylvia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sylvia scores with a hook.
Campbell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sylvia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sylvia clinches with his opponent.
Sylvia manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Sylvia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sylvia looks to throw the jab but Campbell is out of range.
Campbell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Campbell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sylvia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sylvia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Campbell is out of range.
Sylvia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Campbell has time to react.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sylvia pinned against the cage. Sylvia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Sylvia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Sylvia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sylvia 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Sylvia!
Slim Sylvia very nearly forgot to thank Freebok amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrus Shakur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrus Shakur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Bones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakur stalks Bones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bones's face. Bones staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Bill Bones has been cut.
Shakur lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shakur scores with a three punch combo!
Shakur tries for a takedown but Bones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shakur is defended easily by Bones.
Shakur misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Shakur misses.
Bones tries for a takedown but Shakur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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!
Shakur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakur throws a series of strikes that have Bones backpedaling.
Bones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bones.
Bones has clasped his hands together around Shakur's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shakur regains half guard, as Bones was trying to land strikes.
Bones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shakur is trying to maintain the position but Bones is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bones throws a strike but Shakur avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bones throws a strike but Shakur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bones manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bones lands a nice uppercut.
Shakur wants to break free but Bones has control.
Bones tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyrus Shakur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Bones.
Bones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bones is trying to trip Shakur. He has hold of a leg but Shakur is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bones lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shakur doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bones throwing strikes from guard but Shakur blocks nicely.
Bones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shakur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shakur has escaped and now he's on top!
Shakur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakur throws a big right hand that misses.
Shakur trying to control the position from guard on top but Bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shakur distracts Bones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bones manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A knee to the head by Bones.
Shakur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shakur gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shakur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
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 Tyrus Shakur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bill Bones's cut.
That's time! Shakur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shakur throws a head kick but Bones moves out of range.
Shakur tries a head kick but it misses.
Bones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bones moves in looking to clinch but Shakur pushes him off.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shakur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shakur feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shakur is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shakur backing away here, and Bones unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shakur darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bones wants to get back to his feet.
Shakur is looking to take a break and control but Bones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones pushes Shakur off and gets back to his feet.
Shakur misses with a takedown attempt - Bones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bones throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shakur appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shakur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bones darts in and clinches Shakur up against the cage.
Bones is working for takedown but Shakur is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyrus Shakur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Bones.
Bones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakur is defending well.
Shakur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bones is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones tries a body shot but Shakur blocks it.
Bones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakur fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shakur tries for a takedown but Bones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shakur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bones if he has to take too many more of those.
Shakur lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyrus Shakur is winning the standup battle so far.
Bones clinches.
The referee calls for Bones to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakur is trying to drag Bones to the mat but Bones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones is looking for a takedown.
Shakur is looking to break free of the clinch but Bones has double underhooks.
Bones is working for takedown but Shakur is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shakur is pressed up against the cage. Bones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shakur down to the mat. Shakur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shakur throws a head kick that half lands.
Bones slips a jab and a cross from Shakur.
Bones unleashes a big counter combination but Shakur bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shakur has Bones up against the cage in a clinch.
Bones wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shakur pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bones is looking for a takedown.
Shakur tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bones tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short body shot lands from Bones as the two fighters clinch.
Bones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakur after a bit of a struggle.
Shakur stops a takedown attempt from Bones.
Bones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shakur has clasped his hands together around Bones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bones bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakur misses with an attempted mid kick.
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 Tyrus Shakur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bill Bones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Bones as Shakur shoots in.
Shakur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shakur as he avoids it easily.
Shakur throws a big counter combination but Bones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab, jab by Shakur - just one landing.
Shakur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bones circles away.
A punch combination from Shakur misses.
Bones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shakur defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shakur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shakur.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrus Shakur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shakur clinches up with Bones and pushes him back against the cage.
Shakur is pressed up against the cage. Bones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shakur down to the mat. Shakur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shakur shoots for a double leg takedown but Bones sprawls well. He's pushed Shakur's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shakur.
Bones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shakur scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shakur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shakur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bones as he jumps to the side.
Despite the aggression on Bones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some wild striking there from Shakur.
And Bones tries to counter it with a takedown but Shakur pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shakur half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shakur moves into the clinch.
Bones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakur tries to break free but Bones pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones is looking for a takedown.
Shakur tries to circle away but Bones has him pinned against the cage.
Bones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bill Bones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bones is working for takedown but Shakur is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shakur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bones prevents it.
Bones tries a body shot but Shakur blocks it.
That's four 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.
Bones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shakur gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakur prevents it.
Shakur wants to break free but Bones has control.
Knees to the body from Bones.
Bones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bones has Shakur pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shakur tumbling to the mat - Bones dives into Shakur's guard.
Bill Bones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bones pushing down on Shakur's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tyrus Shakur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bones thows a huge punch but Shakur dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrus Shakur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shakur, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrus Shakur!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taulua Fautanua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgy Brah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brah is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dropped by Smoke Serpent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
150 lbs
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173 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Taulua Fautanua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fautanua is able to avoid easily.
Fautanua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brah is fending him off so far but Fautanua persists. Nope, Brah circles away and we're back to standing.
Brah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fautanua with a body shot.
Fautanua scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brah told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Brah is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fautanua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brah is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah won't allow Fautanua to pass to mount.
Fautanua is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brah wants to get back to his feet.
Fautanua is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Fautanua controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brah trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fautanua ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Fautanua scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fautanua forces Brah back against the cage and clinches.
Fautanua is trying to trip Brah. He has hold of a leg but Brah is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fautanua persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fautanua is one step ahead there.
Fautanua stops Brah from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fautanua looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brah is trying to keep Fautanua in close.
Fautanua's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fautanua trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brah wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fautanua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fautanua turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fautanua manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah tries to bench press Fautanua off him but Fautanua keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Fautanua are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brah is not content to let Fautanua control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taulua Fautanua dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fautanua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brah circles away.
Fautanua gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brah to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fautanua looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fautanua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brah is controlling him.
Fautanua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Taulua Fautanua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brah content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fautanua controlling the position.
Brah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fautanua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fautanua is keeping the position for now.
Brah stopping the sweep attempt from Fautanua.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brah gets a double leg takedown into Fautanua's guard.
Fautanua is looking for a triangle but Brah pushes his legs off easily.
Fautanua trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fautanua is keeping the position for now.
Fautanua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.
Fautanua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brah's guard.
Fautanua trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Fautanua stays in close to Brah's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fautanua stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
Fautanua postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fautanua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fautanua is one step ahead there.
Fautanua being controlled here momentarily.
Fautanua in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four 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.
Brah is trying to keep Fautanua in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fautanua wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fautanua avoids the head kick by Brah.
Brah misses with a straight left.
Brah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah tries to clinch but Fautanua is having none of it.
Brah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fautanua wants to get back to his feet but Brah is dominant here and he's now got Fautanua's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brah. Fautanua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fautanua is looking to clinch but Brah is avoiding it.
Fautanua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brah pinned against the cage. Brah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fautanua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Fautanua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fautanua looking for a sweep. Not yet Fautanua, not yet.
Brah trying to control but Fautanua is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fautanua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fautanua has control of Brah's left arm, preventing Brah from doing any damage.
Fautanua continues to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fautanua moves away.
Fautanua seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fautanua fails with a takedown attempt.
Fautanua avoids the body shot from Brah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fautanua shoots in looking for a takedown. Brah tries to sprawl out of it but Fautanua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taulua Fautanua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fautanua has a takedown stuffed.
Brah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brah gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fautanua to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brah wants to stand but Fautanua is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brah 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.
Brah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fautanua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fautanua won't allow Brah to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fautanua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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.
Fautanua breaks the clinch.
Taulua Fautanua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fautanua is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brah's half guard.
Fautanua trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom.
Brah is pressing down on Fautanua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brah is trying to control the position but Fautanua postures up.
Fautanua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fautanua prevents Brah from getting back to his feet.
Brah 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Taulua Fautanua did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fautanua looks to land a combination but Brah avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Brah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fautanua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brah throws a body punch but Fautanua moves out of range.
Fautanua rushes Brah and presses him up against the cage.
Fautanua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brah up against the cage.
Brah 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.
Fautanua 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.
Fautanua trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fautanua manages to get himself to full guard.
Brah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fautanua keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Fautanua trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Brah throwing strikes from guard but Fautanua blocks nicely.
Brah content to stall in guard here.
Fautanua wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brah throws a push kick but Fautanua slaps the foot to one side.
Fautanua throws a head kick but Brah moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fautanua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Fautanua misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brah throws a series of punches but Fautanua moves out of range.
Fautanua shoots in looking for a takedown but Brah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fautanua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brah throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fautanua was covering up waiting for the punch and Brah finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brah postures up.
Fautanua managing to control the position.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Fautanua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fautanua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fautanua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fautanua keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Edgy Brah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fautanua tries to bum rush Brah with a series of wild strikes but Brah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fautanua misses the jab.
Fautanua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brah tries to avoid it but Fautanua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brah to the ground. Brah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fautanua.
Fautanua shoots in but no luck this time.
Edgy Brah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fautanua's guard.
Fautanua wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taulua Fautanua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fautanua takes one to the side of the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Fautanua is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Fautanua is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fautanua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brah was covering up waiting for the punch and Fautanua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fautanua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brah looking for a guillotine here but Fautanua defends easily.
Brah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fautanua lands a couple of digs.
Fautanua trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Brah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fautanua is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fautanua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brah was covering up waiting for the punch and Fautanua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fautanua lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fautanua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fautanua preventing the sweep.
Fautanua is standing up over Brah. Brah looks to escape but Fautanua dives into side control.
Brah tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fautanua presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Brah is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fautanua wants to control the pace but Brah is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Fautanua.
Fautanua can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brah is looking to escape.
Fautanua controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fautanua'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taulua Fautanua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fautanua 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Taulua Fautanua!
Taulua Fautanua is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Taulua Fautanua started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Edgy Brah spoke after the fight, saying 'You probably get your information from the library!'.
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