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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fili Disson (ranked 2048 p4p, 1782 weight class) and Johnny Billabong (ranked 269 p4p, 237 weight class). Billabong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Waltzing Matilda. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fili Disson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billabong swats away the attempt to clinch by Disson.
A countering left hand to the body from Billabong misses.
Disson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Billabong quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Disson is looking for a kimura but Billabong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Disson to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong tries to roll over but Disson keeps him under control.
Billabong is not content to let Disson control the position.
Billabong wants to control but Disson is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disson tries to pass to full mount but Billabong defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong wants to control but Disson is keeping busy.
Disson wants to control but Billabong is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Disson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Billabong defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Billabong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Disson shoots for a takedown but Billabong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Billabong wants to counter the offense by Disson and move into the clinch position.
Disson shoots in and drives through. Billabong sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fili Disson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Disson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Billabong counters by clinching up.
Disson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Billabong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Billabong tries to throw a body punch but Disson avoids it by throwing Billabong back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disson blocking some punches.
Disson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Billabong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Disson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Billabong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Billabong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Disson is trying to drag Billabong to the mat but Billabong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Billabong lands a body punch.
Billabong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Disson wants to take the fight to the mat but Billabong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Billabong misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disson can't get the takedown.
Billabong lands a shot to the body.
Disson is trying to drag Billabong to the mat but Billabong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Disson blocks a body shot from Billabong.
Disson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Billabong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Billabong misses with a punch on the inside.
Disson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Billabong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Disson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Billabong pushes Disson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Disson prevents a body shot from Billabong.
Disson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Billabong after a bit of a struggle.
Disson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Billabong is defending well.
Billabong lands a right hand.
Billabong lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disson blocks a body shot from Billabong.
Disson has Billabong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Billabong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Billabong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Disson tries for a takedown but Billabong manages to get underhooks.
Billabong struggles to land a body shot inside as Disson controls his hands.
Disson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Billabong prevents it.
Billabong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Disson tries to score a body lock takedown but Billabong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Billabong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Disson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Billabong prevents it.
Disson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
That's time! Disson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Billabong stuffs the takedown.
Disson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Billabong avoids it really well and circles away.
Disson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Billabong's guard.
Disson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Billabong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billabong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Disson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Billabong 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.
Disson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Billabong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Disson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Billabong.
Disson is refusing to be controlled, as Billabong sits in half guard.
Disson is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Disson actively working from the bottom here.
Billabong prevents Disson from improving his position.
Disson won't allow Billabong to pass to mount.
Disson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Disson is not content to let Billabong control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Billabong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fili Disson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Disson has his takedown stuffed
and Billabong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fili Disson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Disson walks into a straight right hand from Billabong.
Disson with a poor takedown
and Billabong moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Billabong.
Johnny Billabong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Billabong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Disson or not.
Disson tries to score a body lock takedown but Billabong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Disson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Billabong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Disson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Disson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Disson advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Disson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Disson's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Disson tries to escape the position.
Billabong misses with punches from the back.
Billabong tries to keep control of the position but Disson is staying busy.
Billabong misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Disson tries to escape the position.
Disson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Billabong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Disson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Disson fails with a takedown attempt.
Disson has closed the distance and engaged Billabong in a clinch.
Disson is trying to drag Billabong to the mat but Billabong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Disson tries to break free but Billabong pushes him back against the cage.
Disson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fili Disson. 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.
A shot in the inside from Billabong.
Billabong struggles to land a body shot inside as Disson controls his hands.
Disson breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Disson or perhaps it was just good defense by Billabong, which made it look bad.
Disson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Billabong tries to avoid it but Disson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Billabong to the ground. Billabong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Billabong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong clinches with his opponent.
Billabong tries to throw a body punch but Disson avoids it by throwing Billabong back against the cage.
Billabong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Billabong stops a takedown attempt from Disson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Disson can't get the takedown.
Disson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Billabong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Billabong scores with a shot to the side of Disson's head.
Billabong is leaning against Disson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Billabong misses with a punch to the body.
Disson prevents a body shot from Billabong.
Billabong struggles to land a body shot inside as Disson controls his hands.
A short right from Billabong on the inside.
Billabong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Billabong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Billabong.
Fili Disson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Disson's elbow.
Billabong scores with a hook to the body.
Billabong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Disson tightens his grip and picks Billabong up, before dumping him to the ground. Billabong manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Disson frees his head nicely. Oh but Billabong has switched to an armbar! Disson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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RATING
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