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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mandril Cuchillero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Tiberun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathan Tiberun is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Decent elbows
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mandril Cuchillero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Tiberun!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cuchillero.
Cuchillero fails with the takedown
and Tiberun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tiberun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tiberun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Cuchillero's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tiberun thows a huge punch but Cuchillero dodges it nicely.
Tiberun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cuchillero trying to control here.
Tiberun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cuchillero doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tiberun.
Tiberun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiberun wants to pass to mount but Cuchillero is defending the position.
Cuchillero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tiberun on the ground.
Tiberun is trying to work for a kimura but Cuchillero is defending well.
Tiberun seems to be looking for submissions.
Tiberun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cuchillero defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiberun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tiberun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tiberun looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tiberun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuchillero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cuchillero is looking to improve his position.
Cuchillero is not content to let Tiberun control the position.
Tiberun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cuchillero sees it coming and defends easily.
Tiberun is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tiberun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cuchillero defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuchillero wants to get back to full guard.
Tiberun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cuchillero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tiberun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tiberun's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiberun is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cuchillero gets his way!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuchillero is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tiberun has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tiberun is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cuchillero gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Tiberun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cuchillero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tiberun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cuchillero's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiberun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tiberun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tiberun won't allow Cuchillero to sweep him here.
Tiberun works over Cuchillero with some ground and pound from guard.
Tiberun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tiberun throwing strikes but missing.
Tiberun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tiberun throwing strikes from guard but Cuchillero blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiberun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cuchillero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tiberun trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuchillero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiberun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tiberun postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cuchillero is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tiberun, into his guard.
Cuchillero 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.
Cuchillero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cuchillero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cuchillero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuchillero has gone for a leg lock! Tiberun slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cuchillero's guard.
Tiberun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tiberun throwing strikes from guard but Cuchillero blocks nicely.
Tiberun postures up in Cuchillero's guard and throws a big left but Cuchillero blocks it.
Cuchillero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cuchillero tries to get out of the position.
Tiberun lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tiberun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cuchillero pulls Tiberun in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiberun throws a strike but Cuchillero rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tiberun looking for a guillotine here but Cuchillero defends easily.
Cuchillero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tiberun dives on top into guard.
Jonathan Tiberun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tiberun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cuchillero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiberun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiberun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tiberun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tiberun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tiberun trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuchillero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiberun stands up over Cuchillero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiberun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tiberun has gone for a leg lock! Cuchillero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tiberun's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Tiberun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Tiberun slaps away a takedown attempt from Cuchillero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cuchillero shoots for a double leg takedown but Tiberun sprawls well. He's pushed Cuchillero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cuchillero has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mandril Cuchillero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuchillero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tiberun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tiberun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tiberun scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tiberun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiberun working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cuchillero's thigh. Cuchillero counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tiberun throws a strike but Cuchillero rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuchillero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tiberun dives on top into guard.
Tiberun passes Cuchillero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tiberun wants to control but Cuchillero is keeping him busy.
Cuchillero is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tiberun is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cuchillero is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Tiberun!
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energy
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hype
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