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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casper Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Quattro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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215 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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224 lbs
11 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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ADCC Champion
World class 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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Quattro!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quattro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orion, pushing him back against the cage.
Orion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quattro walks away with a smile on his face. Orion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Orion shoots in but Quattro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orion throws a series of punches but Quattro moves out of range.
Quattro looks to land a combination but Orion avoids it well.
Quattro wants to land a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnny Quattro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quattro misses the shot to the body.
Orion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quattro as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casper Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quattro misses with an uppercut.
Quattro throws a right and a left that Orion avoids nicely.
Orion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Quattro in his tracks.
A right-left combo lands from Orion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Quattro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orion shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Quattro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Orion trying to control but Quattro is working from the bottom.
Orion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Quattro's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quattro working a defensive guard here.
Orion wants to control from the top but Quattro keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Casper Orion wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Orion. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion tries to clinch but Quattro is having none of it.
Quattro misses with a straight left.
Quattro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Orion's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quattro slips nicely into half guard.
Orion trying to control here.
Quattro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quattro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Quattro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Orion!
Quattro prevents Orion from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion is trying to stand.
Quattro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Orion wants to hold on but Quattro pushes him away.
Quattro controlling the position easily from mount.
Orion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Quattro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orion blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quattro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Orion tries to lock up and control but Quattro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Quattro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orion is trying to escape the mount.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.
Quattro unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion wants to hold on but Quattro pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Quattro wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely.
Quattro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Orion has worked his arm free - good work by Orion!
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 Casper Orion will probably get the nod.
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.
Quattro thows a body shot but no joy.
Orion slips under a jab.
Quattro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quattro misses with a combination
and Orion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quattro counters with a series of strikes. Orion will be more careful next time no doubt.
Orion tries to clinch but Quattro moves out of range.
Orion tries to clinch up.
Quattro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Quattro misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion tries to clinch but Quattro moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Orion.
A left lands for Quattro.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quattro forces Orion back against the cage and clinches.
Quattro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quattro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quattro misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quattro misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Orion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orion.
Quattro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Orion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quattro thows a leg kick but Orion checks it
and Orion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Orion stands up from Quattro's guard - Orion perhaps looking for a knockout.
Quattro tries to clinch up.
Orion fails with the takedown.
Quattro throws a series of punches but Orion moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion dodges the punch combination from Quattro.
Johnny Quattro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quattro misses with a two punch combination.
Orion throws a series of strikes that have Quattro backpedaling.
Quattro misses with a straight right.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Orion throws a nice head kick!
Orion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quattro as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casper Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quattro wants to clinch.
Orion clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quattro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Orion in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Orion wants a takedown.
Orion pulls guard.
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!
Quattro trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion looking to control.
Orion looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Quattro passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quattro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quattro is looking to take a break and control but Orion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Casper Orion will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Orion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Orion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quattro is aware though and is defending well.
Orion controls Quattro momentarily but Quattro frees himself.
Orion keeping full guard, as Quattro tries to pass.
Orion is trying to control the position but Quattro postures up.
Quattro trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Quattro.
Orion throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Orion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quattro is fending him off so far but Orion persists. Nope, Quattro circles away and we're back to standing.
Orion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quattro as he jumps to the side.
Casper Orion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quattro moves into the clinch.
Orion is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casper Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Orion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quattro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quattro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Orion wants to get back to his feet.
Johnny Quattro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quattro working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quattro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Orion!
Orion tries to control Quattro's body but Quattro pushes him off. Orion squirms to his side and now Quattro has his back!
Quattro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Orion is defending well though. Quattro let's go of the attempt for now.
Casper Orion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quattro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Quattro looking for the choke but no joy.
Orion rolls, trying to escape but Quattro keeps control of the position.
Quattro has got his arm under Orion's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Orion has spun round into Quattro's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Quattro has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quattro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Quattro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orion passes into half guard.
Orion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orion wants to stand up but Quattro is controlling the position.
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!
Orion is stalling here. Quattro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Orion seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Quattro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Quattro working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orion parries the strikes from Quattro easily there. Quattro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Orion to escape.
Quattro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Orion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quattro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Quattro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orion 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Casper Orion!
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energy
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hype
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