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QFC Tournament 1023 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry mcKonner (ranked 4533 p4p, 4502 weight class) and Santiago Mahecha (ranked 0 p4p, 529 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barry mcKonner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Santiago Mahecha!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from mcKonner is defended easily by Mahecha.
mcKonner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mahecha pinned against the cage. Mahecha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mahecha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
mcKonner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mahecha as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry mcKonner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
mcKonner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mcKonner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mahecha swivels and escapes.
Mahecha is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mahecha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. mcKonner tries to avoid it but Mahecha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag mcKonner to the ground. mcKonner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
mcKonner shoots for a double leg takedown but Mahecha sprawls well. He's pushed mcKonner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Mahecha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahecha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
mcKonner gets control of Mahecha's arms and successfully pulls guard. mcKonner will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mcKonner thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mahecha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. mcKonner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
mcKonner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mahecha controls the pace.
mcKonner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mahecha gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mahecha misses with a takedown attempt - mcKonner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mahecha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but mcKonner swivels and escapes.
Mahecha rushes mcKonner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahecha is trying to push mcKonner away but mcKonner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
mcKonner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mahecha.
mcKonner breaks from the clinch.
Mahecha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with mcKonner, pushing him back against the cage.
Mahecha goes for a takedown attempt but mcKonner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahecha.
mcKonner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mahecha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from mcKonner.
Mahecha looks winded!
Mahecha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches mcKonner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcKonner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mahecha has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here as Mahecha stalls from top position.
mcKonner is trying to control Mahecha's posture but Mahecha avoids it.
Mahecha wants to control but mcKonner is keeping him busy.
mcKonner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mahecha is trying to get an arm triangle but mcKonner is defending well.
Mahecha sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but mcKonner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on mcKonner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
mcKonner is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
mcKonner is trying to control Mahecha's posture but Mahecha avoids it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Mahecha dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mahecha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
mcKonner lands a jab to Mahecha's midsection.
mcKonner fails with a takedown attempt.
mcKonner sets himself, and Mahecha steps forward looking for the clinch! mcKonner avoids it this time.
mcKonner looks for a takedown but Mahecha sprawls well.
mcKonner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mahecha counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry mcKonner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
mcKonner tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mcKonner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crunch! mcKonner slams his shin into Mahecha's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
mcKonner has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahecha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts mcKonner as he jumps to the side.
mcKonner dodges the punch combination from Mahecha.
Mahecha has his takedown stuffed
and mcKonner counters by moving into the clinch.
mcKonner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
mcKonner leaves Mahecha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mahecha instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Mahecha to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahecha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mahecha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahecha shoots in for a double leg but mcKonner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mahecha is trying hard to land a takedown here. mcKonner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
mcKonner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by mcKonner or perhaps it was just good defense by Mahecha, which made it look bad.
Mahecha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Santiago Mahecha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
mcKonner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mahecha counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Mahecha does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcKonner wants to clinch up but Mahecha keeps it at a distance.
mcKonner shoots for a takedown but Mahecha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mahecha loads up on a big right hand but mcKonner slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Mahecha.
mcKonner takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahecha has mcKonner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. mcKonner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, mcKonner throws an elbow but misses.
Mahecha wants a takedown but no success here.
Mahecha is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mahecha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
mcKonner is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mcKonner drags the fight down to the ground.
Mahecha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. mcKonner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahecha trying to control but mcKonner is working from the bottom.
mcKonner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mcKonner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Santiago Mahecha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mahecha fails to land the takedown.
mcKonner has Mahecha up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahecha wants a takedown but no success here.
Mahecha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barry mcKonner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Mahecha.
mcKonner tries to pull guard but Mahecha holds him up against the cage and eventually mcKonner drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mcKonner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahecha walks away with a smile on his face. mcKonner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mahecha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
mcKonner misses with a takedown attempt
and Mahecha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahecha is trying to break the clinch but mcKonner is controlling him.
mcKonner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mahecha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahecha lands a right hand.
mcKonner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mahecha can't get the takedown.
mcKonner drags the fight down to the ground.
Mahecha got a little sloppy there for a moment and mcKonner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahecha has managed to get both his arms back between mcKonner's legs - danger averted.
Mahecha decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on mcKonner, up you get!
Mahecha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as mcKonner sprawls well. mcKonner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mahecha gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahecha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but mcKonner swivels and escapes.
Mahecha tries to clinch up
and mcKonner counters with a one-two to the body.
Mahecha is looking to clinch but mcKonner is avoiding it.
Mahecha shoots in and drives through. mcKonner sprawls well.
Mahecha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
mcKonner is looking to clinch.
Mahecha unleashes a big counter combination but mcKonner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
mcKonner goes for a double leg but Mahecha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mahecha continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcKonner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from mcKonner.
Mahecha has closed the distance and engaged mcKonner in a clinch.
Mahecha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahecha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
mcKonner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mahecha, pushing him back against the cage.
mcKonner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mcKonner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barry mcKonner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
mcKonner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
mcKonner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahecha feints and then cracks mcKonner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow mcKonner down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from mcKonner.
mcKonner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mahecha.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
mcKonner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mahecha thuds a left hand into mcKonner's body.
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 Barry mcKonner.
Well Mahecha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Santiago Mahecha!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Santiago Mahecha!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Santiago Mahecha!
Santiago Mahecha wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Testy Test (ranked 4400 p4p, 4398 weight class) and Robin Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Testy Test!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Baggins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Test gets a clinch.
Baggins gets control of Test's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baggins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Test wants to stand but Baggins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Baggins is pulling down on Test's head. It's preventing any offense from Test, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Baggins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Baggins has eaten all the pies!
Test avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baggins looking for a sweep. Not yet Baggins, not yet.
Baggins pulls Test in close to his closed guard and prevents Test from doing any damage or advancing position.
Baggins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins gets to his feet - Test follows without any prompting.
Baggins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Test counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Robin Baggins has been cut.
Baggins dives in for a single leg takedown but Test sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baggins throws a lazy head kick
and Test counters by clinching up.
Baggins looks winded!
Test scores with a shoulder strike.
Test lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Test.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Test.
Test lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Test stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Test.
A hook to the body from Test.
Test lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Test lands an uppercut.
Test pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Baggins out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Testy Test!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Fire (ranked 2912 p4p, 4446 weight class) and Gustavas Vaira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wang Fire !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustavas Vaira!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vaira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fire comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Gustavas Vaira has been cut.
Vaira has had enough of the clinch but Fire keeps him there for the moment.
Vaira being controlled against the cage.
Fire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaira misses with a double jab
and Fire counters by clinching up.
Fire has Vaira pressed against the cage, preventing Vaira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vaira tries to circle away but Fire has him pinned against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fire .
Fire has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vaira uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vaira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fire . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vaira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire throwing strikes but missing.
Fire stands up and waves to Vaira to follow him.
Nice straight punches there by Vaira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vaira.
A punch combination from Vaira misses.
Vaira misses with a series of wild punches.
Vaira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fire shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vaira is trying to defend but Fire finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vaira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fire .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire is taking a breather. Vaira 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.
Fire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fire trying to control the pace.
Fire is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vaira defends it well.
Fire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaira is defending against the submission attempts here by Fire .
Vaira is defending against the submission attempts here by Fire .
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Vaira pushes Fire off looking to stand but Fire dives back in and keeps control.
Fire not doing much here.
Fire trying to control the action but Vaira is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire is really struggling to control Vaira but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Fire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustavas Vaira's cut.
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.
Vaira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vaira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 Fire is rocked!
Vaira misses with a double jab.
Oh Fire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fire shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vaira is looking to stand back up but Fire counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vaira.
Fire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vaira can do to turn this around?
Fire is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fire seems to have got his legs back now.
Fire works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaira pushes Fire away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fire gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Fire seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fire decides to stand back up.
Fire dodges the punch combination from Vaira.
Fire has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fire jumps into guard, dragging Vaira to the mat.
Vaira is posturing up here but Fire has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vaira tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vaira has to tap! Slick submission there by Fire !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wang Fire !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Meccini (ranked 4500 p4p, 4410 weight class) and Dhaafir alMussa (ranked 543 p4p, 66 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danilo Meccini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dhaafir alMussa!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meccini.
alMussa is looking for the big counter here.
alMussa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meccini fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meccini steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from alMussa. That one must have hurt.
alMussa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Meccini is trying hard to land a takedown here. alMussa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Meccini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meccini shoots in for a takedown but alMussa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - alMussa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meccini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Meccini misses with a few strikes there.
alMussa misses with a takedown attempt - Meccini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
alMussa pushes Meccini up against the cage in a clinch.
alMussa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
alMussa breaks the clinch.
alMussa misses with a takedown attempt - Meccini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Meccini tries for a takedown but alMussa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Meccini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. alMussa tries to avoid it but Meccini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag alMussa to the ground. alMussa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
alMussa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Meccini with a body shot.
Meccini lands a jab-cross combination.
alMussa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
alMussa breaks the clinch.
Meccini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Meccini is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Meccini.
alMussa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
alMussa lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
alMussa lands a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by alMussa or perhaps it was just good defense by Meccini, which made it look bad.
alMussa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meccini shoots in but no luck this time.
alMussa tries to keep at a distance but Meccini has taken the fight into the clinch.
alMussa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meccini looks for a takedown but alMussa sprawls well.
Meccini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but alMussa avoids it really well and circles away.
alMussa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meccini defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meccini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around alMussa's waist but alMussa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meccini off to one side.
alMussa wants to clinch but Meccini slips to the side
and Meccini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from alMussa is defended easily by Meccini.
alMussa lands with a kick to the temple. Meccini shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Meccini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by alMussa.
Meccini throws a head kick but alMussa moves out of range.
Meccini forces alMussa back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dhaafir alMussa 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.
Meccini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says alMussa as he avoids it easily.
alMussa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meccini.
alMussa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meccini defends it nicely.
Meccini attempts a counter takedown but alMussa avoids it well and moves away.
alMussa shoots for a takedown but Meccini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Meccini half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Meccini shoots for a double leg takedown but alMussa sprawls well. He's pushed Meccini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
alMussa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Meccini.
alMussa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Danilo Meccini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dhaafir alMussa.
alMussa leaves Meccini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meccini shoots for a takedown but alMussa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
alMussa scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
alMussa leaves Meccini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
alMussa fails to land with a series of punches.
Meccini dives in and grabs alMussa's left leg, looking for a takedown. alMussa pushes down on Meccini's head and hops out.
Meccini clinches up against the cage.
alMussa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
alMussa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dhaafir alMussa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meccini dives in and grabs alMussa's left leg, looking for a takedown. alMussa pushes down on Meccini's head and hops out.
alMussa closes the distance and clinches.
alMussa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meccini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meccini tries to score a body lock takedown but alMussa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
alMussa manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meccini is defended easily by alMussa.
alMussa throws a head kick that Meccini semi-blocks.
Meccini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with alMussa but alMussa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
alMussa looks to land a combination but Meccini avoids it well.
Meccini gets tackled into the cage by alMussa. alMussa maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
alMussa manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
alMussa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meccini was well out of range. Poor timing from alMussa.
Meccini closes the distance and clinches.
alMussa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
alMussa takes a shot to the head.
Meccini pulls guard effortlessly.
Meccini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
alMussa won't allow Meccini to get back to his feet.
alMussa throws a big elbow that misses.
Meccini keeping moving, preventing alMussa from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as alMussa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Meccini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Meccini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. alMussa defends it easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
alMussa goes for a double leg but Meccini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meccini continues to drive forward.
Meccini drops down looking for a counter takedown but alMussa sprawls and moves away.
Meccini fails with an attempt to clinch.
alMussa punishes Meccini's body with a nice straight punch.
alMussa shoots in and drives through. Meccini sprawls well.
alMussa tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meccini is trying hard to land a takedown here. alMussa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meccini.
alMussa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dhaafir alMussa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Meccini. No joy for alMussa on that attempt.
Meccini shoots in for a takedown but alMussa shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for alMussa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meccini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around alMussa's waist but alMussa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meccini off to one side.
alMussa swats away the attempt to clinch by Meccini.
Meccini shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Meccini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
alMussa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
alMussa instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for alMussa to work.
Meccini tries to pull guard but alMussa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
alMussa breaks the clinch.
alMussa darts in looking for a takedown but Meccini gets double underhooks and turns alMussa into the cage.
Meccini takes the fight into the clinch.
Meccini prevents a takedown attempt there.
alMussa breaks the clinch.
Meccini fails to land the takedown.
Meccini has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by alMussa or perhaps it was just good defense by Meccini, which made it look bad.
alMussa with a nice calf kick.
alMussa tries to keep at a distance but Meccini has taken the fight into the clinch.
alMussa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meccini walks away with a smile on his face. alMussa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
alMussa shoots in and drives through. Meccini sprawls well.
Meccini tries to counter by moving into the clinch but alMussa manages to circle out of the way.
Meccini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? alMussa is fending him off so far but Meccini persists. Nope, alMussa circles away and we're back to standing.
Meccini is trying hard to land a takedown here. alMussa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meccini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. alMussa defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
alMussa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meccini circles away quickly and effectively.
Meccini shoots for a takedown but alMussa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
alMussa clinches with his opponent.
alMussa lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
alMussa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
alMussa stuffs the takedown.
alMussa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
alMussa forces Meccini back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meccini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. alMussa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meccini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
alMussa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
alMussa throws a right hand that Meccini ducks under and follows up with a left that Meccini also avoids with ease.
Meccini moves into range and clinches up with alMussa.
alMussa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Meccini prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
alMussa gets underhooks to prevent Meccini's takedown attempt.
Meccini is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables alMussa to keep the fight standing.
Danilo Meccini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dhaafir alMussa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
alMussa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dhaafir alMussa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got alMussa 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 John Mangel scores the fight for Dhaafir alMussa!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Dhaafir alMussa!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Dhaafir alMussa!
Dhaafir alMussa wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Zulu (ranked 4361 p4p, 4324 weight class) and Sam Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Zulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Bo!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bo darts in and clinches Zulu up against the cage.
Zulu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bo is keeping busy.
Bo has picked Zulu up - he's going for a ride! Bo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Zulu is looking to get back to is feet but Bo passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bo is putting a hurting on Zulu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bo advances to full mount.
Bo prevents Zulu from getting the reversal.
Bo postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Zulu is out cold - huge knockout for Bo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sam Bo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Arbor (ranked 4347 p4p, 4481 weight class) and Pweh Pweh (ranked 465 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jones Arbor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pweh Pweh!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arbor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arbor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pweh as he jumps to the side.
Pweh gets a clinch.
Arbor tries to score a body lock takedown but Pweh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pweh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arbor or not.
Arbor tries for a takedown but Pweh manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Arbor . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pweh jumps guard but Arbor stands there with Pweh around his waist. Pweh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arbor jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pweh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arbor is looking to stand up but Pweh isn't so interested in that idea.
Pweh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pweh darts in looking for a takedown but Arbor gets double underhooks and turns Pweh into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Pweh.
Pweh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arbor .
Pweh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pweh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pweh rushes Arbor and presses him up against the cage.
Pweh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pweh manages to pull guard.
Arbor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pweh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arbor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arbor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pweh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arbor controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pweh keeping moving, preventing Arbor from controlling successfully.
Pweh pushes Arbor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pweh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arbor circles away quickly and effectively.
As Pweh looks to move away, Arbor throws a big counter combo but Pweh just gets out of the way.
Pweh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pweh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arbor looks for a takedown but Pweh sprawls well.
Pweh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arbor .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arbor is defended easily by Pweh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pweh or perhaps it was just good defense by Arbor , which made it look bad.
Arbor doesn't manage to clinch there - Pweh circles away.
Arbor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pweh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pweh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pweh looks winded!
Pweh is thwarting Arbor 's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arbor keeping hold of Pweh's head, controlling as best he can.
Arbor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Arbor is trying to get back to full guard.
Pweh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arbor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pweh Pweh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pweh shoots in and drives through. Arbor sprawls well.
Pweh fails with a takedown attempt.
Arbor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pweh fails to land the takedown.
Jones Arbor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pweh Pweh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arbor fails with the takedown
and Pweh counters with a two punch combo.
Pweh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arbor defends it nicely.
Arbor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pweh manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbor looks for a takedown but Pweh sprawls well.
Pweh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arbor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arbor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pweh defends well and Arbor ends up having to push Pweh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Arbor !
Pweh closes the distance and clinches.
Arbor gets underhooks to prevent Pweh's takedown attempt.
Pweh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arbor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pweh is breathing heavily.
Arbor jumps guard and drags Pweh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Arbor controls Pweh momentarily but Pweh frees himself.
Pweh throws an elbow that misses. Arbor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pweh's guard. Nice move by Arbor !
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pweh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pweh kicks Arbor off and gets to his feet.
Pweh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arbor , pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arbor wants a takedown.
Arbor scores a nice knee to the body.
Arbor lands a good knee to the midsection. Pweh won't want to take too many of those.
Arbor breaks from the clinch.
Pweh 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.
Arbor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arbor lands in his opponent's guard.
Arbor wants to control from the top but Pweh keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pweh has momentary wrist control but Arbor slips an elbow through the middle.
Arbor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pweh is keeping the position for now.
Arbor trying to control but Pweh is working from the bottom.
Arbor slips nicely into half guard.
Pweh Pweh has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arbor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pweh tries to roll over but Arbor keeps him under control.
Pweh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arbor is working away from the top position though.
Arbor works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arbor working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Pweh turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Arbor off and cradles Pweh's limp body as Arbor celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jones Arbor !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Kushner (ranked 4409 p4p, 4416 weight class) and Joe Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 467 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jared Kushner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Jon!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kushner moves into range and clinches up with Jon.
Jon tries to score a body lock takedown but Kushner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kushner is pressed up against the cage. Jon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kushner down to the mat. Kushner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kushner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kushner lands in his opponent's guard.
Jon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kushner controls the pace.
Jon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jon trying to strike off his back.
Jon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kushner wants to stand but Jon is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kushner is looking to stand up but Jon won't let him.
Jon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kushner 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.
Kushner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Kushner misses.
Kushner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kushner throws a body kick that misses.
Kushner throws a right hand that Jon ducks under and follows up with a left that Jon also avoids with ease.
Kushner gets caught napping as Jon dives in and scores a takedown. Kushner manages to retain guard.
Kushner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kushner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Jon being controlled here momentarily.
Jon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kushner is keeping the position for now.
Jon being controlled here momentarily.
Kushner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jon defends it easily.
Jon has gone for a leg lock! Kushner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jon's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushner chips away with some ground and pound.
Jon striking off his back but it's not causing Kushner any problems.
Kushner tries to stand but Jon is controlling from the bottom.
Kushner tries to free his leg and advance position but Jon is retaining full guard.
Jon trying to strike off his back.
Jon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jon being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jon keeping moving, preventing Kushner from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Kushner throws a head kick but Jon moves out of range.
Jon feints the counter takedown.
Jon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kushner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kushner is breathing heavily.
Kushner takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Jon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kushner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Kushner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kushner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jon to the mat! Jon manages to get full guard.
Jon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kushner controls the pace.
Kushner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jon is striking off his back. Kushner thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Kushner is trying to work for a kimura but Jon is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kushner blocks the strikes from Jon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon missing with punches from the bottom.
Jon punching from the bottom.
Jon punching from the bottom.
Kushner trying to control from half guard but Jon is working away.
Jon is looking for a sweep. Kushner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kushner wants to pass the guard but Jon is defending well.
Jon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jon wants to get back to full guard.
Kushner controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kushner quickly recovers to half guard.
Jon is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon is trying to work for a kimura but Kushner is defending well.
Jon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kushner defend it? Jon steps over the head and cranks it - Kushner is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Jon!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Jones (ranked 4403 p4p, 4382 weight class) and Kuzon Fire (ranked 530 p4p, 535 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeShawn Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kuzon Fire!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fire swivels and escapes.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fire tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fire to the ground. Fire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones tries to bum rush Fire with a series of wild strikes but Fire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShawn Jones. 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.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones jumps guard and drags Fire to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fire's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fire wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fire wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Fire slips nicely into half guard.
Fire tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones moves into full guard.
Fire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones trying to strike off his back.
Fire trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Fire looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Fire wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fire looks winded!
Jones passes Fire's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Fire is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones throws a front kick that sends Fire stumbling back into the cage.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fire is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Fire circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Fire's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones clinches up with Fire and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fire uses from the top position.
Jones kicks Fire off and gets to his feet.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fire can do to turn this around?
Fire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fire wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones clinches.
Fire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones pulls Fire into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Fire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fire is breathing heavily.
Fire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fire has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fire tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Fire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones pulls Fire in to control the position.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones pushing down on Fire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones works his way into side control.
Jones stands up.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fire, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fire is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
DeShawn Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuzon Fire.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Fire, which made it look bad.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fire but Fire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fire tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Fire will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Fire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShawn Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to clinch up but Fire circles away and keeps his distance.
DeShawn Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fire swivels and escapes.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fire as he jumps to the side.
Fire is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fire throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Fire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuzon Fire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fire sprawls well. Fire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
As Jones backs off Fire throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones checks a low kick from Fire.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Fire circles away.
Despite the aggression on Fire's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fire fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Fire is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fire but Fire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Fire's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good leg kick by Fire.
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.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Fire, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Fire against the cage but Fire circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fire is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fire swinging wildly here.
Fire throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Fire shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Fire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fire gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying to drag Fire to the mat but Fire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kuzon Fire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeShawn Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuzon Fire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Topper Green scores the fight for DeShawn Jones!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for DeShawn Jones!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for DeShawn Jones!
DeShawn Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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