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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bull Terjer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Good takedowns
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Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bull Terjer!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terjer gets caught napping as Tate dives in and scores a takedown. Terjer manages to retain guard.
Tate wants to control from the top but Terjer keeps moving.
Terjer can't keep his opponent in guard - Tate advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tate content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Terjer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate trying to work for an americana but Terjer has managed to regain full guard.
Terjer keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Terry Tate wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Terjer fails to land the takedown.
Terjer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tate pinned against the cage. Tate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Terjer but Terjer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Terjer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tate as he jumps to the side.
Terry Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bull Terjer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Terjer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tate is in Terjer's guard.
Terjer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tate is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tate wants to stand and escape but instead Terjer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Terjer postures up in Tate's guard and throws a big left but Tate blocks it.
Terjer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tate controls Terjer momentarily but Terjer frees himself.
Tate manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Terjer manages to get himself to full guard.
Terjer keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Terry Tate has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Terjer.
Tate darts in and clinches Terjer up against the cage.
Tate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tate seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tate is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tate controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Tate dominated that round.
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.
Tate tries to clinch but Terjer is having none of it.
Terjer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tate circles away.
Tate looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Terjer!
Tate is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Terjer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Terjer dodges the ground and pound from Tate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate tries to move into full mount but can't pass Terjer's legs.
Terry Tate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tate wants to stand but Terjer is controlling his arm.
Tate throws an elbow but Terjer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tate wants to stand but Terjer is controlling his arm.
Tate wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Terjer, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tate is looking to take a break and control but Terjer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tate is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Terjer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terjer defending against the ground and pound.
Tate goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Terjer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tate's guard! Nice work there by Terjer!
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.
Terjer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tate bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Terjer's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Terjer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tate would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Terjer wants to stand and escape but Tate is having none of it.
Terjer can't keep his opponent in guard - Tate advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tate thows a huge punch but Terjer dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Tate dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Terjer as Tate shoots in.
Tate throws a head kick that misses.
Tate dips to his left and cracks Terjer with an uppercut!
Terjer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Terjer.
Tate is not content to let Terjer control the position.
Terjer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Terjer content to control rather than advance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Terjer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Terjer's back!
Terjer looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Tate go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tate is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Terjer. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Tate trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tate is working the ground and pound. Can Terjer escape?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate controls the action.
Tate is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tate is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Terjer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Terjer for a finish.
Tate thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate misses with punches from the back.
Tate wants to control but Terjer is keeping busy.
Terjer defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Tate is trying to control the position but Terjer postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terjer wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.
Terjer throwing strikes but missing.
Tate bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Terjer's guard.
Tate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terjer is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Terry Tate has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Terjer misses with a takedown attempt - Tate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Terjer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tate tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terjer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tate swivels and escapes.
Terjer fails with the takedown.
Bull Terjer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terry Tate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Terry Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bull Terjer.
Tate moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Tate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tate has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Tate!
Terry Tate was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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