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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Ashika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Ashika looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Ashika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lee!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashika throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Ashika as Lee shoots in.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Ashika is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Ashika is blocking nicely.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ashika is defending well for now.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ashika's defenses.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ashika has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ashika fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like John Ashika has been cut.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashika.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Ashika wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Ashika fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ashika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ashika's face.
Ashika looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Ashika blocks with his arms.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee looks gassed!
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Ashika is blocking nicely.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ashika trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ashika into the cage.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ashika jumps guard.
Ashika 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.
Ashika wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to stand up but Ashika won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashika throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ashika pushes Lee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ashika smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ashika tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashika throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ashika is in Lee's guard.
Ashika gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brock Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashika dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Ashika throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Ashika blocks it.
Ashika jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ashika trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee stands up from Ashika's guard - Lee perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries for a takedown but Ashika circles away easily
so Ashika counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashika decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ashika darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ashika is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ashika tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ashika looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Ashika defending well.
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 John Ashika will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Ashika'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.
Ashika tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters with a head kick. That will keep Ashika thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lee blocks a head kick by Ashika.
Ashika closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ashika has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Ashika fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashika looking for a takedown.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Ashika blocks with his arms.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee with a knee to the head.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Ashika throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lee with a knee to the head.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Ashika blocks it.
Ashika looking to stall.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ashika blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ashika blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Ashika shrugs off.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Ashika blocks with his arms.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ashika blocks an elbow strike.
Ashika tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ashika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Ashika wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
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.
Ashika drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Ashika changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee tries for a takedown but Ashika circles away easily
and Ashika counters with a takedown into side control.
Ashika working the head and body with strikes.
Ashika decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lee to his feet.
Ashika tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ashika wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Ashika tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ashika fails to pull guard.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Ashika is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ashika here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ashika has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ashika is defending well for now.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ashika tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Ashika drops back down to his feet.
Ashika tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Ashika leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ashika wants to clinch but Lee slips to the side
and Lee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ashika is on top in guard.
Ashika stands up from Lee's guard - Ashika perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ashika swinging wildly here.
Lee throws a head kick that Ashika semi-blocks.
Ashika is looking to clinch.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Ashika throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brock Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Ashika's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ashika throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Lee scores with a knee to the head.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Ashika takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Ashika blocks it.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ashika tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Ashika drops back down to his feet.
Ashika looking to stall.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ashika wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Ashika tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashika darts in trying to clinch
and Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee with a knee to the head.
Ashika jumps guard but Lee stands there with Ashika around his waist. Ashika gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ashika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee has Ashika pressed against the cage, preventing Ashika from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Ashika.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Ashika.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee with a knee to the head.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ashika missing with knees to the body.
Ashika has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ashika gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Ashika trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ashika blocks it with crossed arms.
Ashika avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Ashika is blocking nicely.
Ashika wants to stall.
Ashika tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee lands an elbow just above Ashika 's eye.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ashika pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Ashika as Lee shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashika swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Ashika is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Ashika into the cage.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ashika's face.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ashika's face.
Ashika goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Ashika is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ashika's face.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ashika tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Ashika blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ashika blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ashika has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ashika has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ashika is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Ashika's ribcage.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Ashika in his tracks for a moment.
Ashika is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ashika is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ashika has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ashika gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ashika will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ashika. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lee!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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