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MFC 37: Self Destruction PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Fitts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitts is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alice In Chains - No Excuses. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Stroud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Fitts!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitts.
Fitts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroud.
Fitts gets caught flat footed, as Stroud shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stroud thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stroud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stroud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fitts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stroud.
Stroud is fighting to break Fitts's control of his arms but Fitts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stroud thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stroud tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitts is retaining full guard.
Stroud is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stroud lands a head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Stroud 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Lee Stroud has been cut.
Fitts keeps the fight on the outside.
Stroud closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fitts to the mat! Fitts manages to get full guard.
Fitts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stroud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stroud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stroud throws a strike but Fitts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fitts stopping the sweep attempt from Stroud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitts wants to stand but Stroud has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stroud is working an open guard so Fitts takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitts misses with a body shot.
Stroud misses with a two punch combination.
Stroud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ricky Fitts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stroud gets a takedown into half guard.
Stroud is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stroud is breathing heavily.
Fitts moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stroud slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Stroud seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stroud tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Stroud is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fitts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitts avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stroud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lee Stroud will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Stroud's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A good leg kick by Fitts.
Stroud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stroud jumps guard but Fitts stands there with Stroud around his waist. Stroud gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stroud tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stroud tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fitts smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Stroud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroud is looking to land body kicks.
Stroud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stroud's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitts works Stroud's body with a nice hook.
Fitts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stroud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitts lands a left and a right that send Stroud crashing to the mat, dazed. Fitts thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Stroud is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stroud's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitts can pounce on him.
Fitts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stroud.
Fitts cracks Stroud with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stroud looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fitts finish him?
Oh Stroud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee Stroud's cut is getting worse.
Lee Stroud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stroud seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Fitts misses the target.
Fitts cracks Stroud with a hook to the temple - Stroud is on wobbly legs here! Fitts swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Stroud falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Fitts wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricky Fitts!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hearse Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finkle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is NONE. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vadim Finkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hearse Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finkle tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finkle to the ground. Finkle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Finkle throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Finkle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finkle leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finkle throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Finkle slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vadim Finkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hearse Gracie.
Finkle cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Finkle has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gracie to stand back up!
Gracie is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finkle but Finkle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Finkle finish him?
Finkle throws a shot to the body.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie looks gassed!
Finkle closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Gracie out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vadim Finkle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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186 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dakota Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice misses with a low kick.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense.
Wolfe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slice.
Wolfe throws a jab when Slice was well out of range.
Wolfe fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Slice finds it's way through Wolfe's defenses.
A big left from Slice misses.
Wolfe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slice can pounce on him.
Wolfe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolfe.
A jab from Slice does it's job there.
Slice lands an overhand right.
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!
Wolfe dives in and grabs Slice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slice pushes down on Wolfe's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dakota Wolfe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
Slice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wolfe.
Wolfe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wolfe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice.
Slice digs a good hook to Wolfe's body.
Wolfe takes one to the chin there.
Wolfe is rocked!
Slice is looking to score with low kicks.
Wolfe shoots in but no luck this time.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wolfe. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Slice lands a big right hand that sends Wolfe crashing to the mat! Slice stays standing though and waves Wolfe back to his feet!
Oh Wolfe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice moves in close and cracks Wolfe with a massive right hand! Wolfe, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Slice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimbo Slice!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jon James has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Caesar!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James lands a slapping body shot.
Caesar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
James misses with a looping left.
Caesar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Caesar is looking to clinch.
Caesar looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gaius Caesar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caesar tries a head kick but it misses.
James swings for the body but Caesar moves out of range.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caesar.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caesar shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jon James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaius Caesar.
Caesar has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
Caesar tries for a takedown but James manages to get underhooks.
Caesar fails to pull guard.
Caesar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caesar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar tightens his grip and picks James up, before dumping him to the ground. James manages to land in guard.
Caesar is fighting to break James's control of his arms but James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caesar is one step ahead there.
Caesar looking to pass the guard.
Caesar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Caesar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Caesar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James wants to sweep here but Caesar controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caesar prevents James from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James punishes Caesar's body with a nice straight punch.
Caesar looks gassed!
Caesar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caesar gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab by James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Caesar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James cracks Caesar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Caesar moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Caesar shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James cracks Caesar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. James has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Caesar to stand back up!
Caesar is rocked!
James misses with a wild body shot.
James scores with a hook to the body. Caesar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Caesar! James dives in looking to finish! Caesar is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon James!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Navorro Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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152 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Navorro Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Kong!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bowman somewhat.
Kong feints and as Bowman raises his hands in defense, Kong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kong preventing the sweep.
Bowman is working hard here to advance position.
Kong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong cracks Bowman with a solid left hand.
Kong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bowman is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kong has his hands clasped together but Bowman extends an breaks Kong's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bowman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Navorro Bowman!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kenyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil The Phantom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenyon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Illinois Enema Bandit. The Phantom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Super Freak. Michael Kenyon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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179 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Kenyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil The Phantom!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenyon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Phantom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenyon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kenyon stuffs the takedown attempt from The Phantom. The Phantom gets slowly back to his feet.
The Phantom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kenyon defends it nicely.
The Phantom shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than The Phantom was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kenyon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Phantom has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kenyon's face.
The Phantom punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kenyon is rocked!
Kenyon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oh Kenyon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Phantom cracks Kenyon with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil The Phantom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sarge Dela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Augustine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BLUNT- The Iron Maiden. Augustine is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Stooges - I Wanna Be Your Dog. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sarge Dela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Augustine!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Augustine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Augustine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dela lands with a cross.
Dela scores with a shot to the body.
Dela looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Augustine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Augustine looks to throw the jab but Dela is out of range.
Dela looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustine is just out of range.
Augustine moves into the clinch successfully.
Augustine takes a shot to the head.
Augustine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Augustine is pressed up against the cage. Dela has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Augustine down to the mat. Augustine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dela walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Dela.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dela.
Augustine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dela counters with a shoot takedown. Augustine fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Augustine is keeping the position for now.
Augustine wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dela defends it easily.
Augustine working for a triangle but Dela defends it easily.
Augustine trying to control the position.
Dela is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dela passes Augustine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Augustine actively working from the bottom here.
Dela is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dela tries to pass the half guard into mount. Augustine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dela is working away from the top position though.
Augustine won't allow Dela to pass to mount.
Augustine is in trouble now - Dela has advanced to mount!
Augustine manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dela moves into full mount! Augustine won't be happy about that!
Dela jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Augustine is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Augustine and Dela has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Augustine tries to buck Dela off but Dela is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustine tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dela presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Augustine tries to hold on but Dela postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Augustine is surviving well by controlling Dela's body position as best he can.
Dela jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Augustine manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Augustine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dela's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Augustine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Augustine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dela defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Augustine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dela stopping the sweep attempt from Augustine.
Dela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dela is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dela pushing down on Augustine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dela tries to pass the half guard into mount. Augustine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarge Dela dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dela throws a body punch but Augustine moves out of range.
Dela loads up on a big right hand but Augustine slips the punch.
Augustine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dela takes a step back to recover.
Augustine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dela.
Dela throws a chopping leg kick but Augustine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Augustine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Augustine wants to clinch.
Augustine misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Augustine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dela doesn't seem phased though.
Dela connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Augustine scores with a nice strike.
Tim Augustine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dela throws a low kick but it's checked well by Augustine.
Dela throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustine looks to land a right hand but Dela moved out of range.
Augustine misses with a looping left.
Augustine throws a looping overhand right but Dela ducks down to avoid it.
Dela throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Dela.
A leg kick checked by Augustine.
Augustine slips a jab from Dela.
Dela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Augustine's sensitive parts.
Augustine walks into a stiff left hand from Dela.
Dela misses with a leg kick.
Augustine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Augustine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augustine.
Sarge Dela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Augustine.
Dela misses with an uppercut. Augustine saw that one coming.
Dela has his takedown stuffed
letting Augustine counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dela looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dela is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dela has momentary wrist control but Augustine slips an elbow through the middle.
Dela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dela bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Augustine's guard.
Dela looking to pass the guard.
Augustine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dela defends it easily.
Dela tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustine is retaining full guard.
Dela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Augustine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dela's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Augustine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Augustine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dela works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Augustine preventing the sweep.
Augustine drops back looking for a leg! Dela is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dela manages to kick Augustine off! Augustine jumps back into Dela's guard.
Augustine is breathing heavily.
Dela tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Augustine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Augustine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dela's head.
Dela manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Augustine manages to get himself to full guard.
Dela passes Augustine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Augustine tries to get to full guard but Dela has control of the leg.
Augustine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Augustine.
Dela avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Augustine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Augustine can't keep his opponent in guard - Dela advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dela slips a nice elbow through Augustine's hands, connecting with Augustine's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tim Augustine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dela lands with a kick to the temple. Augustine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Augustine is looking to score with low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Dela.
Augustine throws a leg kick but Dela moved away.
Dela lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice sprawl there from Augustine as Dela shoots in.
Dela thuds a left hand into Augustine's body.
Augustine sizes up Dela with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dela shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dela showed some decent athleticism there.
Augustine looking for submissions off his back.
Dela wants to pass the guard but Augustine is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela is working hard here to advance position.
Augustine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dela pulls his head out easily.
Sarge Dela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Augustine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Augustine wants to improve his position but Dela is controlling well.
Dela is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Augustine!
Dela is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Augustine can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Augustine bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Augustine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dela manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Augustine has Dela in his guard.
Dela wants to pass the guard but Augustine is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela pushes down on Augustine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dela wants to pass the guard but Augustine is defending well.
Augustine is trying to get back to full guard.
Dela passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dela working for a submission but Augustine is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Dela looking for the choke from the back.
Augustine breaks Dela's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Augustine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dela's head.
Dela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Augustine wants to control from the top but Dela keeps moving.
Augustine is looking to work some ground and pound but Dela has wrist control.
Dela wants to sweep but no luck.
Augustine chips away with some ground and pound.
Augustine stopping the sweep attempt from Dela.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Augustine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Augustine.
A leg kick checked by Augustine.
Augustine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Augustine throws a shot from downtown. Dela moves away and avoids it.
Dela throws a body punch but Augustine moves out of range.
Dela looks to throw the jab but Augustine is out of range.
Augustine shoots and misses
and Dela counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Dela misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarge Dela showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dela 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarge Dela!
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RATING
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