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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Fawcett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fawcett comes to the cage accompanied by Silverchair- Pure Massacre. Fawcett has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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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25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
25
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stuart Fawcett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Apollo Faber!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fawcett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faber shoots in and drives through. Fawcett sprawls well.
Fawcett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fawcett misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Faber is defended easily by Fawcett.
Fawcett stuffs the takedown.
Stuart Fawcett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Faber.
Fawcett throws a head kick but Faber moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fawcett.
Faber fails to land the takedown.
Fawcett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber clinches up with Fawcett and pushes him back against the cage.
Faber keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fawcett's efforts to push away.
Faber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fawcett backwards.
Fawcett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faber has him pressed against the cage.
Fawcett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fawcett slaps away a takedown attempt from Faber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Fawcett. No joy for Faber on that attempt.
Faber lands a glancing blow to the side of Fawcett's head.
Stuart Fawcett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fawcett is breathing heavily.
Faber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fawcett avoids it really well and circles away.
Faber closes the distance and clinches up with Fawcett, looking for a takedown. Faber pushes Fawcett against the cage but Fawcett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fawcett throws a nice head kick!
Fawcett throws a head kick but Faber moves out of range.
Faber fails to land the takedown.
Fawcett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt - Fawcett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fawcett misses with a head kick.
Fawcett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fawcett tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by Faber or perhaps it was just good defense by Fawcett which made him look bad.
Fawcett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt - Fawcett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fawcett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faber shoots for a double leg takedown but Fawcett sprawls well. He's pushed Faber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fawcett misses with a head kick.
Fawcett slaps away a takedown attempt from Faber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fawcett throws a head kick that misses.
Faber shoots in but Fawcett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Faber throws a sloppy head kick
and Fawcett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Faber shoots in but Fawcett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fawcett throws a sloppy head kick and Faber moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Fawcett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fawcett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faber.
Faber fails with the takedown
letting Fawcett counter with a right hand.
Fawcett tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Faber.
Stuart Fawcett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Faber.
Faber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fawcett counters with a head kick. That will keep Faber thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fawcett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faber fails with the takedown
and Fawcett counters with a head kick.
Apollo Faber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber slips a straight right by Fawcett.
Fawcett leaves Faber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Faber throws a hook but Fawcett avoids it easily.
Fawcett misses with a combination
and Faber counters with a two punch combo.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Faber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fawcett tries to avoid it but Faber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fawcett to the ground. Fawcett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two 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.
Faber misses with a takedown
and Fawcett counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Faber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fawcett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Faber blocks a head kick by Fawcett.
Faber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fawcett pinned against the cage. Fawcett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fawcett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fawcett tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber moves into the clinch.
Faber trying to land knees to the body.
Faber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Faber looking for a takedown.
Faber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fawcett smiles and moves away.
Faber throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fawcett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt
and Fawcett counters with a big head kick but Faber shrugs it off.
Fawcett misses with a head kick.
Fawcett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fawcett pinned against the cage. Fawcett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Fawcett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fawcett goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Faber shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Faber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Fawcett dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fawcett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fawcett tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Fawcett as Faber shoots in.
Fawcett throws a hook but Faber blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Faber is defended easily by Fawcett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fawcett misses with a right hand
and Faber counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faber gets a double leg takedown into Fawcett's guard.
Fawcett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Faber tries to free his leg and advance position but Fawcett is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fawcett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faber on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fawcett is looking to stand back up but Faber counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fawcett.
Faber controlling the action here.
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.
Faber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Faber slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Apollo Faber was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Faber fails with the takedown.
Stuart Fawcett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Faber.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fawcett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt - Fawcett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt
and Fawcett counters with a big head kick but Faber shrugs it off.
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.
Faber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fawcett as he jumps to the side.
Faber with a poor takedown
and Fawcett counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt
and Fawcett counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Faber is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Faber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Faber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fawcett as he jumps to the side.
Faber has his takedown stuffed
enabling Fawcett to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Apollo Faber.
I think Fawcett 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Fawcett!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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