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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ted Dryton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alaryck Saltman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Dryton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alaryck Saltman!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dryton.
Saltman shoots in for a takedown but Dryton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saltman shoots in but no luck this time.
Saltman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dryton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saltman's waist but Saltman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dryton off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Dryton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saltman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saltman.
Saltman shoots and misses
and Dryton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saltman's guard.
Saltman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dryton scoring with some ground and pound.
Dryton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dryton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saltman is keeping the position for now.
Dryton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dryton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saltman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dryton lands a couple of elbows.
Dryton throws a big right hand that misses.
Saltman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dryton is one step ahead there.
Dryton postures up and lands a big shot to Saltman's brow.
Saltman controlling the position.
Saltman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dryton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dryton throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dryton is working Saltman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saltman trying to keep a closed guard but Dryton is proving a slippery customer.
Dryton is in close to Saltman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dryton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saltman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saltman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saltman looks gassed!
Dryton stands up over Saltman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dryton postures up and lands a big shot to Saltman's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dryton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saltman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dryton won't allow Saltman to get back to his feet.
Dryton cracks Saltman with a solid left hand.
Dryton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dryton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dryton works over Saltman with some ground and pound from guard.
Dryton stands up over Saltman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dryton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saltman's head.
Dryton cracks Saltman with a solid left hand.
Dryton working some strikes from top position.
Dryton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dryton scoring with some ground and pound.
Dryton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saltman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dryton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dryton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dryton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dryton cracks Saltman with a solid left hand.
Dryton scoring with some ground and pound.
Dryton throws a big right hand that misses.
Dryton connects with a couple of short punches.
Dryton postures up in Saltman's guard and throws a big left but Saltman blocks it.
Saltman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saltman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dryton is one step ahead there.
Dryton is working Saltman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saltman looking to control.
Saltman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dryton scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Dryton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saltman thuds his shin into the meat of Dryton's side.
Dryton leaves Saltman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dryton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dryton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saltman's guard.
Dryton is in close to Saltman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dryton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saltman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saltman is breathing heavily.
Saltman has momentary wrist control but Dryton slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dryton landing some decent shots from guard.
Dryton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dryton throws a big right hand that misses.
Dryton working some strikes from top position.
Dryton chips away with some ground and pound.
Dryton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dryton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saltman's head.
Dryton working some strikes from top position.
Saltman is looking to stand up but Dryton isn't so interested in that idea.
Dryton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dryton postures up and lands a big shot to Saltman's brow.
Saltman looking for a guillotine here but Dryton defends easily.
Dryton landing some decent shots from 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!
Dryton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dryton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dryton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dryton is in close to Saltman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dryton lands a couple of digs.
Dryton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saltman trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saltman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dryton is aware though and is defending well.
Dryton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saltman's head.
Dryton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saltman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dryton chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dryton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saltman's head.
Dryton postures up and lands a big shot to Saltman's brow.
Dryton landing with the ground and pound.
Dryton postures up and lands a big shot to Saltman's brow.
Saltman keeping full guard, as Dryton tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dryton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saltman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dryton connects with a couple of short punches.
Saltman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saltman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dryton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saltman wants to sweep here but Dryton controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dryton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saltman's head.
Dryton preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dryton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ted Dryton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dryton stops Saltman from standing up.
Dryton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Dryton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dryton leaves Saltman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dryton is defended easily by Saltman.
Horrible takedown by Dryton or perhaps it was just good defense by Saltman which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saltman scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saltman tries a head kick but it misses.
Saltman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dryton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dryton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Dryton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saltman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dryton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saltman won't be happy with that.
Saltman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dryton is controlling him well.
Saltman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Saltman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saltman is looking for submissions but instead, Dryton has regained full guard.
Saltman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dryton tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dryton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saltman manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dryton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saltman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dryton!
Dryton flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dryton stops Saltman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dryton is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Dryton flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Saltman wants to control the pace but Dryton is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dryton tries to improve his position but instead Saltman has taken his back!
Saltman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dryton's body.
Dryton breaks Saltman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ted Dryton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dryton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Dryton!
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RATING
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