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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Apple (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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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Powerful takedowns
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dylan Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rory Apple!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apple tries for a takedown but Law circles away easily
and Law counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Law.
Law is looking to break free of the clinch but Apple has double underhooks.
Apple is trying to force a seperation but Law has the dominant position.
Law is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Law decides to pull guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Law wants to sweep here but Apple controlling him for the moment.
Apple postures up.
Apple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Law swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Law. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Law is trying to keep Apple in close.
Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Law trying to keep a closed guard but Apple is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apple throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law striking off his back but it's not causing Apple any problems.
Apple trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Apple is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Apple has gone for a leg lock! Law slips out almost immediately though and dives into Apple's guard.
Law got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apple has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Law has managed to get both his arms back between Apple's legs - danger averted.
Apple keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Apple throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Law escapes and throws Apple's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Apple is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law trying to control the action but Apple is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple is trying to improve his position.
Law is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Apple is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Apple avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Law.
Apple is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Law is breathing heavily.
Apple looks to move to half guard but instead Law has passed into mount! Damn!
Apple is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law unloads with some shots from mount but Apple bucks and avoids them well.
Apple is desperately trying to improve his position but Law has a good base and remains in mount.
Apple holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Law tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Apple is trying to escape the mount.
Law throwing strikes here but Apple is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Law looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apple is trying to escape the mount.
Law looking to secure an arm triangle but Apple defends it 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 Dylan Law will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Apple tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.
Dylan Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apple fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Law sprawls well initially but Apple persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Law wants to control but Apple is keeping busy.
Apple looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Apple with the ground and pound but Law uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Apple drops back looking for a leg! Law is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Law manages to kick Apple off! Apple jumps back into Law's guard.
Law not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Apple pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Law is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apple trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Apple tries to free his leg and advance position but Law is retaining full guard.
Apple is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Apple is looking to stand up but Law won't let him.
Law keeping full guard, as Apple tries to pass.
Apple trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rory Apple has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Law manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Apple has Law in his guard.
Apple has a closed guard, preventing Law from standing up.
Apple is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Apple working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Law doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Law manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Apple throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple looking to control.
Apple looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Law has picked Apple up and slammed him! Apple can't keep hold of the triangle and Law manages to pass to side control!
Apple parries the strikes from Law easily there. Law is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Apple to escape.
Apple wants to control but Law postures up.
Law tries for a kimura but Apple is defending well.
Apple is trying to get back to half guard.
Apple gets back to half guard.
Apple is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Law sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Apple defending well though.
Apple is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple has his hands clasped together around Law's back. He's all about the action.
Apple trying to control but Law postures up.
Apple is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Apple is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Law pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Law prevents Apple from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Apple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Apple tries for a takedown but Law sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Apple throws a head kick that misses.
Law keeps the fight on the outside.
Law scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Apple tries to get to full guard but Law has control of the leg.
Law throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Apple is trying to get back to full guard.
Law thows a huge punch but Apple dodges it nicely.
Law throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Apple is refusing to be controlled, as Law sits in half guard.
Apple is pressing down on Law's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Law jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Apple is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Law defends well.
Law avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Apple keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Apple looking to hit a scissor sweep but Law is one step ahead there.
Apple looking for a guillotine here but Law defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Apple throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Law got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apple has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Law has managed to get both his arms back between Apple's legs - danger averted.
Law trying to control but Apple is working from the bottom.
Apple is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Apple escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Law gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Law wants to control from the top but Apple keeps moving.
Apple is trying to keep Law in close.
Apple looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Law drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Law jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Apple is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Law passes into side control.
Law throws an elbow but Apple slips to the side and avoids it well.
Apple is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rory Apple.
I think Apple 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Apple!
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FIGHT
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