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QFC Tournament 1147 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demet Johnson (ranked 4563 p4p, 4544 weight class) and Cass Ave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cass Ave is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Demet Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cass Ave!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ave dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson misses the body punch
and Ave connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ave uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson jabs at Ave's body.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Ave clinches up against the cage.
Ave keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ave breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demet Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ave closes the distance and clinches.
Ave jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ave has Johnson pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ave.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Ave has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ave jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Ave around his waist. Ave gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ave's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Johnson is looking to wear down Ave with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ave tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demet Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cass Ave.
Ave uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Ave doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ave looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Ave counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ave was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ave manages to avoid it.
Ave misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson swings for the body but Ave moves out of range.
Ave rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ave breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Ave looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Demet Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ave was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
enabling Ave to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Ave fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Ave tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ave pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ave looks winded!
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ave.
Ave tries a head kick but it misses.
Ave has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Ave.
Ave misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ave misses with an elbow over the top.
Ave manages to break the clinch.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ave takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ave misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Ave tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ave at a distance.
Johnson swings for the body but Ave moves out of range.
Ave looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Ave.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demet Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
 It looks like Cass Ave has been cut.
Ave fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ave uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ave tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Ave fails to land the takedown.
Ave shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Demet Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cass Ave.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ave rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Ave is controlling him.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ave can do to turn this around?
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ave has him pressed against the cage.
Ave is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Ave misses with a knee strike.
Ave wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Ave has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ave breaks the clinch.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ave manages to avoid it.
Ave keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Ave was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ave shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cass Ave is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ave takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ave manages to avoid it.
Ave steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ave manages to avoid it.
Ave throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Ave holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ave.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ave gets a clinch.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Ave is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to break free but Ave has control.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ave has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Ave has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Ave.
Johnson tries to circle away but Ave has him pinned against the cage.
Ave keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ave drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Ave has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Ave keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson tries to circle away but Ave has him pinned against the cage.
Ave looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ave has double underhooks.
Ave blocks an uppercut.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ave has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ave has him pressed against the cage.
Ave controlling the action here for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ave misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demet Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cass Ave's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Ave does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ave instigates a clinch.
Ave wants a takedown but no success here.
Ave has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to break free but Ave pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ave jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Ave around his waist. Ave gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cass Ave seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Ave leaning against his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Ave.
Ave tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Demet Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cass Ave.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ave has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Ave is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ave breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
letting Ave counter with a right hand.
Ave misses with the combination.
Ave missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson takes a swing at Ave's ribcage but misses.
Ave tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Ave with a poor takedown
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson throws a body punch but Ave moves out of range.
Ave gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ave shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ave's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Ave's body. Ave takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ave manages to avoid it.
Ave wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ave uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Ave shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ave fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ave is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ave prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Ave tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to circle away but Ave has him pinned against the cage.
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.
Ave is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Ave uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Demet Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ave moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Ave does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ave with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Ave fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ave moves away.
Ave feints the counter takedown.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ave manages to avoid it.
Ave follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ave is looking for the big counter here.
Cass Ave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demet Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demet Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Demet Johnson!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Demet Johnson!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Demet Johnson!
Demet Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petr Yan (ranked 4409 p4p, 4277 weight class) and Money Pacman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money Pacman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Petr Yan's chin.
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Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Petr Yan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Money Pacman!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yan wants to clinch but Pacman slips to the side
and Yan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yan gets a clinch.
Pacman wants to break free but Yan has control.
Yan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pacman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pacman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yan breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Pacman finds it's target.
Pacman throws a right hand that misses
and Pacman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yan clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pacman's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pacman blocking some punches.
Pacman is trying to break the clinch but Yan is controlling him.
Yan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Money Pacman has been cut.
Yan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pacman's defenses.
Pacman working hard to break the clinch.
Yan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Pacman.
Pacman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Pacman does no damage.
Pacman scores with a nice head shot.
Yan ducks under a wild hook from Pacman.
Pacman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 Yan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Pacman! Yan is backing up but he can't get away as Pacman lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Yan and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Money Pacman!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Kikivinistol (ranked 4594 p4p, 4471 weight class) and Daryl Darcey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Kikivinistol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daryl Darcey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darcey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kikivinistol defends well and Darcey ends up having to push Kikivinistol into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Kikivinistol misses the target.
Kikivinistol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darcey.
Kikivinistol scores with a one two! Darcey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kikivinistol throws a right and a left that Darcey avoids nicely.
Kikivinistol throws a jab but it's blocked by Darcey.
Darcey dives in and scores a takedown into Kikivinistol's guard.
Darcey advances position into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Darcey passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kikivinistol!
Darcey is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kikivinistol is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daryl Darcey!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raymone Bjorn (ranked 4403 p4p, 4370 weight class) and Kikkawa Kazukane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raymone Bjorn !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kikkawa Kazukane!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazukane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kazukane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bjorn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazukane somewhat.
Kazukane is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bjorn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bjorn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kazukane keeping full guard, as Bjorn tries to pass.
Kazukane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazukane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazukane, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazukane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bjorn has managed to get both his arms back between Kazukane's legs - danger averted.
Bjorn is in close to Kazukane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kazukane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kazukane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bjorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kazukane throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bjorn uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Kazukane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kazukane holds on to Bjorn 's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Bjorn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bjorn prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kazukane struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazukane is trying to improve his position.
Bjorn working away.
Bjorn trying to control the action but Kazukane is working from the bottom.
Bjorn tries to move to mount but Kazukane blocks the move with his legs.
Kazukane struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazukane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bjorn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kazukane is trying to improve his position.
Bjorn throws an elbow but Kazukane slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kazukane tries to improve position but can't.
Kazukane struggling a bit here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kazukane tries for a takedown but Bjorn circles away easily
and Bjorn counters by moving into the clinch.
Raymone Bjorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kikkawa Kazukane.
Bjorn jumps guard and drags Kazukane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bjorn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazukane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bjorn looking to control.
Bjorn wants to stand but Kazukane is controlling the position.
Kazukane trying to control but Bjorn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjorn is wriggling around but Kazukane manages to pass to half guard.
Kazukane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raymone Bjorn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bjorn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bjorn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bjorn taking a breather here.
Kazukane is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kazukane tries to bench press Bjorn off him but Bjorn keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjorn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazukane on the ground.
Bjorn tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kazukane is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazukane is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bjorn connects with a decent elbow.
Raymone Bjorn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bjorn tries to stand but Kazukane is controlling his head.
Bjorn working away.
Kazukane is trying to improve his position.
Bjorn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bjorn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bjorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazukane can do to turn this around?
Kazukane can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kazukane looking for a sweep but Bjorn has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kazukane tries to hold on but Bjorn pushes him away.
Bjorn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kazukane's face.
Bjorn wants to control the pace but Kazukane is squirming around nicely.
Kazukane tries to lock up and control but Bjorn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bjorn looking to control but Kazukane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kazukane tries to hold on but Bjorn postures up.
Bjorn wants to get back to his feet but Kazukane is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazukane tries to lock up and control but Bjorn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kazukane regains half guard.
Kazukane is holding on to half guard well.
Bjorn tries to stand and escape but Kazukane is controlling the position.
Kazukane trying to hold on to Bjorn 's head to control him but Bjorn postures up.
Bjorn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazukane keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kazukane has his hands clasped together around Bjorn 's back. He's all about the action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bjorn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kikkawa Kazukane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjorn tries to sprawl but Kazukane drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bjorn wants to stand back up but Kazukane manages to pass into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjorn struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raymone Bjorn dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kazukane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kazukane tries for a kimura but Bjorn is defending well.
Kazukane goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bjorn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kazukane's guard! Nice work there by Bjorn !
Kazukane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bjorn is aware though and is defending well.
Kazukane wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bjorn is now in half guard.
Kazukane is trying to control but can't.
Kazukane is staying active underneath Bjorn , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Bjorn 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.
Bjorn tries to stand and escape but Kazukane is controlling the position.
Kazukane is trying is best to control the position here.
Kazukane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bjorn pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Bjorn seems content to control.
Kazukane wants to get back to full guard.
Bjorn trying to control the pace.
Kazukane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bjorn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kazukane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kazukane is controlling Bjorn 's trapped leg to prevent Bjorn from advancing to side control.
Kazukane is looking to control Bjorn 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kazukane avoid being mounted?
Kazukane moves into full guard.
Kazukane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bjorn defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazukane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kikkawa Kazukane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjorn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kazukane controls Bjorn momentarily but Bjorn frees himself.
Bjorn wants to stand but Kazukane is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bjorn wants to control from the top but Kazukane keeps moving.
Kazukane doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bjorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bjorn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kazukane to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kazukane trying to control but Bjorn is working from the bottom.
Bjorn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazukane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kikkawa Kazukane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bjorn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Raymone Bjorn !
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Raymone Bjorn !
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Raymone Bjorn !
Raymone Bjorn wins by unanimous decision!
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