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DEC 47: Bornstein vs Guzman PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between john spartin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Sutton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, john spartin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JJ Sutton!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
spartin fails to land the takedown.
Sutton feints and as spartin raises his hands in defense, Sutton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
spartin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sutton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. spartin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sutton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed spartin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
spartin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sutton postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for spartin to stand up.
Sutton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sutton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
spartin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
spartin keeping moving, preventing Sutton from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
spartin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
spartin is breathing heavily.
Sutton trying to control but spartin is working from the bottom.
Sutton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sutton advances to half guard.
Sutton passes to full mount!
spartin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sutton has hold of spartin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and spartin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
spartin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
spartin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sutton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
spartin is trying to stand.
Sutton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sutton is going olschool here, as he tries to force spartin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so spartin shrugs it off.
Sutton looking to secure an arm triangle but spartin defends it well.
spartin is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutton controlling the pace for now.
Sutton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and spartin is now in Sutton's guard. A big mistake from Sutton there, giving up the dominant position!
Sutton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead spartin passes into half guard.
Sutton is looking to control spartin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sutton avoid being mounted?
Sutton tries to get to full guard but spartin has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sutton is defending against the submission attempts here by spartin.
Sutton tries to get to full guard but spartin has control of the leg.
spartin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sutton on the ground.
Sutton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sutton tries a head kick but it misses.
john spartin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
spartin fails with the takedown
and Sutton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Sutton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
spartin fails with the takedown
and Sutton counters with a head kick.
spartin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sutton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sutton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. spartin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sutton.
Sutton is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sutton wants to pass to mount but spartin is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutton wants to take a breather but spartin is having none of it.
Sutton is working for a kimura but spartin is defending it quite comfortably.
Sutton blocks the strikes from spartin.
Sutton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
spartin tries to kick Sutton off but Sutton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
spartin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sutton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with spartin, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
spartin wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john spartin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutton has hold of one of spartin's legs. spartin is fighting the takedown attempt but Sutton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sutton won't allow spartin to get back to his feet.
spartin can't keep his opponent in guard - Sutton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sutton is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but spartin still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, spartin has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Sutton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked spartin off and has taken his back!
Sutton looking for the choke from the back.
Sutton tightening his grip on spartin, looking for the choke.
Well, with Sutton on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before spartin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Sutton is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but spartin won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Sutton off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). JJ Sutton!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tracy Gaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie G (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). G has chosen Lethal Industry as his entrance music. Eddie G will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tracy Gaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie G!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gaga lands in his opponent's guard.
G wants to get back to his feet but Gaga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gaga pushing down on G's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gaga stops G from getting back to his feet.
G pushes Gaga off, looking to escape but Gaga dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and G is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tracy Gaga!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kha Ri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Nester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kha Ri has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kha Ri seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kha Ri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Nester!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nester shoots in but Ri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nester tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ri swivels and escapes.
Ri digs a good body shot into Nester's ribs.
Nester tries to clinch up but Ri circles away and keeps his distance.
Ri misses with a two punch combination.
Ri swinging wilding here.
Nester fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kha Ri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Nester.
Nester forces Ri back against the cage and clinches.
Ri manages to break the clinch.
Ri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ri.
Nester throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ri counters with a straight right hand.
Nester takes one on the button.
Ri scores with a one two! Nester had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Robert Nester has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ri stalks Nester and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nester's face. Nester staggers backwards, shaken.
Nester looks gassed!
Ri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nester with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ri counters with a left to the body.
Nester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ri stalks Nester and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nester's face. Nester staggers backwards, shaken.
Ri throws a one two combo.
Ri connects with a body shot.
Ri lunges at Nester with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nester's hand.
Ri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ri stalks Nester and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nester's face. Nester staggers backwards, shaken.
Nester is rocked!
Nester is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ri is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nester.
Ri lands with a big left! Nester is wobbled badly! Ri comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Nester to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kha Ri!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donivan Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beefy McCheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donivan Hall has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donivan Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Beefy McCheese!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCheese with a jab.
McCheese finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCheese fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall fails to land the takedown.
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCheese tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCheese to the ground. McCheese escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCheese, right into the meat.
McCheese lands with a nice body punch.
Donivan Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCheese lands a front kick.
Hall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCheese pinned against the cage. McCheese gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donivan Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCheese paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCheese.
McCheese throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for McCheese.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hall. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McCheese digs a good body shot into Hall's ribs.
McCheese pushes Hall away with a front kick.
Hall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCheese tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCheese lands a head kick!
Hall tries to move into range but McCheese moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCheese tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
McCheese lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCheese wants to clinch.
McCheese is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McCheese scores with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCheese!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCheese darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCheese plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McCheese thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hall if he has to take too many more of those.
Hall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCheese scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCheese lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McCheese lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCheese throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCheese punishes Hall's body with a nice straight punch.
McCheese fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.
McCheese is looking to control Hall's arms but Hall gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCheese has his back to the cage.
McCheese tries to land knees in the clinch but Hall avoids the damage to the body.
McCheese creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCheese missing with knees to the body.
McCheese is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCheese manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McCheese missing with knees to the body.
McCheese is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCheese misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCheese stops a takedown attempt from Hall.
Hall blocks an elbow strike.
Hall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hall tries to pull guard but McCheese holds him up against the cage and eventually Hall drops back down to his feet.
McCheese is looking to control Hall's arms but Hall gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCheese has his back to the cage.
Hall ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hall wants to stand up but McCheese is controlling him.
McCheese gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hall shoots in and drives through. McCheese sprawls well.
Hall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCheese.
McCheese scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCheese lands a head kick!
Hall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCheese is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCheese closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.
Hall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCheese tries to land knees in the clinch but Hall avoids the damage to the body.
Hall can't get the takedown.
McCheese is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall is trying to drag McCheese to the mat but McCheese just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCheese missing with knees to the body.
Hall avoiding damage as McCheese throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beefy McCheese dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good leg kick by McCheese there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCheese throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCheese closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.
Hall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCheese is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCheese is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Hall has denied him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCheese just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hall's brow.
McCheese is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hall avoiding damage as McCheese throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCheese throws an elbow but misses.
McCheese scores a nice knee to the body.
Hall tries for a takedown but McCheese manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCheese stops a takedown attempt from Hall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCheese walks away with a smile on his face. Hall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donivan Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCheese keeps Hall at a distance using the push kick.
McCheese tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Beefy McCheese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCheese gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCheese stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCheese has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCheese pushes off an throws an elbow but Hall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCheese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Hall avoids the elbow strike from McCheese, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCheese.
McCheese tries a knee to the head but Hall blocks it.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from McCheese.
McCheese looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McCheese tries to land knees in the clinch but Hall avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCheese looking to throw knees to the head but Hall is blocking nicely.
Hall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCheese just leaning against Hall, taking a breather.
Hall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCheese pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCheese looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McCheese is looking to control Hall's arms but Hall gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCheese has his back to the cage.
Hall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCheese is trying to stall.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from McCheese.
McCheese wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Beefy McCheese.
McCheese fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hall shoots for a takedown but McCheese saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCheese lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hall will feel that in the morning.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCheese scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from McCheese.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but McCheese swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCheese wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Hall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCheese throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hall shoots in and drives through. McCheese sprawls well.
McCheese lands with a kick to the temple. Hall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCheese goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCheese tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCheese moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
McCheese scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hall doesn't seem bothered though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCheese, right into the meat.
Hall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCheese moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McCheese tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
McCheese with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCheese buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCheese looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hall wants to clinch up but McCheese keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCheese getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A good leg kick by McCheese.
McCheese is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCheese lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beefy McCheese 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. And we move into the final round!
Nice cross by McCheese.
McCheese fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCheese looks for the body kick but Hall saw that one coming.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall shoots in but McCheese avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCheese tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donivan Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall drops his hands momentarily and McCheese takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hall shoots in but McCheese avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCheese scores with a hook.
McCheese scores with a nice right hand.
Hall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCheese is fending him off so far but Hall persists. Nope, McCheese circles away and we're back to standing.
McCheese throws a head kick that Hall semi-blocks.
McCheese gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCheese.
McCheese looking to slow down the pace here.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from McCheese.
McCheese is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCheese slowing the pace effectively.
Hall blocks the elbow strike.
McCheese landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCheese tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCheese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
McCheese tries to land knees in the clinch but Hall avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCheese missing with knees to the body.
McCheese is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hall is keeping busy.
McCheese trying to land knees to the body.
Hall wants a takedown.
Hall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCheese tries to land a knee to the head but Hall blocks with his arms.
McCheese is trying to maintain a safe position but Hall gets an underhook and turns McCheese into the cage.
Hall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCheese walks away with a smile on his face. Hall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCheese throws a head kick that Hall semi-blocks.
McCheese throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCheese lands a nice looking body shot.
McCheese wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCheese cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.
McCheese tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
McCheese tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice cross by McCheese.
McCheese lands with an uppercut that bounces Hall off the cage and back into rage.
McCheese tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
McCheese throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCheese rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from McCheese.
McCheese taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCheese is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donivan Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Beefy McCheese.
McCheese avoids the body shot from Hall.
McCheese lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hall at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall shoots in but McCheese avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCheese moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCheese tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCheese drives through and clinches with Hall against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beefy McCheese comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCheese has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 24:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beefy McCheese!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geronimo Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One by Metallica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geronimo Bones!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Bones.
Bones misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Bones tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
No joy there for Bones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bones looks gassed!
Bones tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Geronimo Bones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooh a lovely combination from Thompson sends Bones down but not out. Thompson dives into side control looking to finish.
Bones is rocked!
It looks like Geronimo Bones has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big shot lands for Thompson! That's hurt Bones! Will he recover? Thompson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Thompson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Levitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enae Volare Mezzo. Travis Levitt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Levitt!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levitt throws the kick towards the body but Lesnar avoids it.
Lesnar lands a nice shot to the body.
Lesnar blocks a jab.
Levitt tries to land a front kick but Lesnar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Levitt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Levitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnar scores a takedown into full mount!
Lesnar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Levitt is looking to improve his position but Lesnar isn't that keen on the idea.
Levitt is in a horrible position here. Lesnar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lesnar controlling his opponent.
Levitt squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levitt tries to reverse the position but Lesnar maintains control.
Lesnar wants to finish this one by submission but Levitt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lesnar.
Levitt working to try and regain half guard.
Levitt's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lesnar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Levitt can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lesnar unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Lesnar.
Lesnar controlling from the full mount.
Levitt looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lesnar is punishing Levitt with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar controlling from the back.
Lesnar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Levitt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Lesnar scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Levitt 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 Lesnar gets his way!
Lesnar trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar controlling well, preventing Levitt from escaping the position.
Lesnar throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Levitt is taking damage to the body and head.
Levitt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lesnar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Levitt's thigh. Levitt counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Levitt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Levitt is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levitt is looking to stand up but Lesnar won't let him.
Lesnar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Levitt manages to get himself to full guard.
Levitt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Levitt is retaining full guard.
Levitt is looking to stand up but Lesnar isn't so interested in that idea.
Lesnar stands and throws Levitt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lesnar is putting a hurting on Levitt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lesnar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Levitt pushes Lesnar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lesnar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Lesnar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lesnar moves into the clinch successfully.
Lesnar pushes Levitt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Levitt has had enough of the clinch but Lesnar keeps him there for the moment.
Lesnar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Travis Levitt has been cut.
Lesnar is trying to drag Levitt to the mat but Levitt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lesnar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lesnar trying to control the position but Levitt is working away.
Lesnar tries for a kimura but Levitt is defending well.
Levitt is trying to escape the position but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Levitt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lesnar off and has taken his back!
Lesnar trying to control the hands but Levitt won't let him.
Levitt cracks Lesnar with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Lesnar from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to escape the position.
Lesnar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Levitt's arms.
Lesnar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar is looking to get to half guard.
Fedor Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Levitt with good strikes from the mount here!
Levitt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lesnar's face.
Levitt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Levitt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Levitt cracks Lesnar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Levitt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lesnar is working to get back to half guard.
Lesnar throwing hammer fists to the chest of Levitt. What's that going to do exactly?
Lesnar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Levitt landing punches.
Lesnar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lesnar wants to control but Levitt is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lesnar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lesnar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Levitt wants to stand but Lesnar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Levitt postures up and lands a big shot to Lesnar's brow.
Levitt stopping the sweep attempt from Lesnar.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Levitt waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Lesnar.
Lesnar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar works his way into side control.
Lesnar landing a few strikes.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Levitt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Levitt throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Levitt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lesnar off and has taken his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levitt has Lesnar flattened out and is raining down punches.
Levitt lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Levitt.
Levitt doesn't have the hooks in and Lesnar manages to turn into his guard.
Levitt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
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 Fedor Lesnar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Levitt's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Lesnar drives through and clinches with Levitt against the cage.
Lesnar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Levitt tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Lesnar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Levitt is just riding it out for now. Lesnar eventually gives up the hold.
Levitt wants to sweep but Lesnar has passed to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Levitt is pushing Lesnar's head away, looking to escape. Lesnar manages to hold on to the position though.
Lesnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levitt keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar landing strikes.
Levitt is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Levitt tries to buck Lesnar off but Lesnar is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Levitt misses with a body kick.
Levitt has his takedown stuffed
and Lesnar counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lesnar.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Levitt is working from the bottom.
Lesnar slows the pace down.
Lesnar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Levitt is trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnar cracks Levitt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Levitt's face as Lesnar controls the position.
Levitt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lesnar trying to control the position but Levitt is working away.
Levitt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lesnar is controlling him well.
Travis Levitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Levitt's face as Lesnar controls the position.
Lesnar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Levitt tries to buck Lesnar off but Lesnar is having none of it.
Levitt sneaks back into half guard.
Lesnar controlling the action here.
Fedor Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lesnar 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar uses his free foot to push down on Levitt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Levitt.
Lesnar looking to control but Levitt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lesnar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Levitt chipping away with body shots but they're not going to hurt Lesnar.
Lesnar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lesnar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Levitt is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lesnar 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Lesnar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Love Me Sexy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jackie Moon!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon fails to land the takedown.
Moon gets the takedown into side control.
Mir tries to improve position but can't.
Mir wants to control but Moon postures up.
Mir tries to buck Moon off but Moon is having none of it.
Moon cracks Mir with a big right hand but Mir just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ground and pound from Moon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Moon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mir, who protects the arm well.
Mir is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mir.
Mir has his foot on Moon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moon works his way back into a safe position though.
Moon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mir seems keen to control Moon's posture.
Mir had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Moon is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mir Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Moon's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir is trying to stick to Moon's back but Moon is turning into Mir. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mir's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moon.
Moon throws a strike but Mir rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mir 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.
Mir drops back looking for a leg! Moon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moon manages to kick Mir off! Mir jumps back into Moon's guard.
Mir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moon has his foot on Mir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mir works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mir drops back looking for a leg! Moon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moon manages to kick Mir off! Mir jumps back into Moon's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moon looks gassed!
Moon working for a triangle but Mir defends it easily.
Mir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mir trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
Mir 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.
Mir throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir looking to pass the guard.
Moon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mir cracks Moon with a solid left hand.
Mir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mir forces his way into half guard.
Moon trying to control here.
Moon tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mir is looking to take a break and control but Moon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon is pressing down on Mir's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Moon has an active guard here but Mir has managed to pass into half guard.
Mir working Moon over with strikes.
Moon is staying active underneath Mir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mir is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Moon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moon moves into full guard.
Mir wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
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 Frank Mir will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mir throws a head kick that misses.
Mir tests Moon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moon misses with a takedown attempt - Mir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Mir.
Mir connects with a body shot.
Mir scores with a hook to the body. Moon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mir pushes Moon up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mir.
Mir gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight 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!
Mir with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mir landing with the ground and pound.
Moon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mir has picked Moon up and slammed him! Moon can't keep hold of the triangle and Mir manages to pass to side control!
Moon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mir is trying to get an arm triangle but Moon is defending well.
Moon is looking for a sweep.
Mir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mir thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mir's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mir winds up and cracks Moon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moon wants to control but Mir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moon actively working from the bottom here.
Mir is pressing down on Moon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moon is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moon defending well though.
Mir 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.
Moon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moon actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mir closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mir.
Moon wants to improve his position but Mir is controlling well.
Mir winds up and cracks Moon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mir slips a nice elbow through Moon's hands, connecting with Moon's forehead.
Moon is looking to control Mir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moon avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Mir there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moon is just riding it out for now. Mir eventually gives up the hold.
Moon actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mir dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mir rushes Moon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mir has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mir just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moon has hold of one of Mir's legs. Mir is fighting the takedown attempt but Moon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mir is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mir has escaped and now he's on top!
Mir slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mir.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir is trying to control the action in half guard but Moon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mir working Moon over with strikes.
Mir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mir trying to control the action but Moon is working from the bottom.
Moon tries to get to full guard but Mir has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moon is refusing to be controlled, as Mir sits in half guard.
Mir working the head and body with strikes.
Mir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moon sees it coming and defends easily.
Moon is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mir pulls his head out easily.
Mir 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.
Ground and pound from Mir.
Moon actively working from the bottom here.
Mir passes to side control.
Mir works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mir blocks the strikes from Moon.
Mir trying to control the action but Moon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Moon is looking for a sweep.
Mir tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moon tries to improve position but can't.
Mir working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Moon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mir off and has taken his back!
Moon struggling to land strikes to the head as Mir covers up.
Moon is trying to stick to Mir's back but Mir is turning into Moon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Moon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mir.
Moon has momentary wrist control but Mir slips an elbow through the middle.
Mir forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon has hold of Mir's hands but Mir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moon is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mir pulls his head out easily.
Mir trying to control the action but Moon is working from the bottom.
Frank Mir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mir is trying to work for a kimura but Moon is defending well.
Moon moves into full guard.
Moon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mir uses it to pass to side control.
Moon is looking to reverse the position.
Jackie Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mir taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Mir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mir 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Mir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beast Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast Baker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rickson Silva's chin.
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219 lbs
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218 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Beast Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rickson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Silva throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva tries to clinch but Baker is having none of it.
Baker looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Baker throws a left that rocks Silva and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Baker dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Silva regain composure!
Silva is rocked!
Baker controls the position.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Baker.
Silva tries to bench press Baker off him but Baker keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Baker is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baker with the ground and pound but Silva regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Baker trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baker misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baker. That did some damage!
Silva throws a front kick that sends Baker stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva jabs Baker right on the nose. Baker blinks but takes it well.
Silva scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Baker to the floor! Silva dives in looking for the finish!
Baker is rocked!
It looks like Beast Baker has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva wants to take a breather but Baker is having none of it.
Baker wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baker tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beast Baker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Baker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva lands a head shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick lands from Silva that sends Baker to the canvas. Baker tries to scramble back to his feet but Silva brings him back down into side control.
Silva tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Baker's face as Silva controls the position.
Baker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Silva tries to clinch up but Baker circles away and keeps his distance.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a head kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baker is trying to break free.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Baker is blocking nicely.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Baker is blocking nicely.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva pushes Baker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Baker shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Beast Baker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beast Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baker counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Rickson Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva feints and then cracks Baker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baker down.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baker is looking to land body kicks.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva cracks Baker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Baker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Baker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves into full guard.
Baker advances to half guard.
Baker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Baker eventually gives up the hold.
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Baker postures up.
Baker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is looking to escape.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Rickson Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Baker persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Silva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Cornwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Earls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earls is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tommy Gun. 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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208 lbs
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215 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Cornwall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Earls!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Cornwall with that takedown attempt.
A big left from Earls misses.
Cornwall fails with a takedown attempt.
Earls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Earls just misses with a punch to the body.
Earls throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Earls waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cornwall.
Cornwall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Earls to score with a decent uppercut.
Cornwall looks for a takedown but Earls sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Cornwall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Earls feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cornwall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cornwall had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Earls is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cornwall Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Earls's back instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Earls rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earls is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cornwall pulls his head out easily.
Earls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Earls works his way to full guard. Good work.
Earls looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Earls had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cornwall is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Earls Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cornwall's back instead.
Earls looks gassed!
Cornwall turns into Earls and is now in his guard.
Cornwall wants to pass the guard but Earls is keeping the position.
Cornwall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Earls actively working from the bottom here.
Earls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cornwall seems to be looking for submissions.
Cornwall wants to take a breather but Earls is having none of it.
Cornwall 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.
Cornwall is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cornwall wants to work for an arm triangle but Earls is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornwall is working for a kimura but Earls is defending it quite comfortably.
Cornwall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Earls defends it well.
Cornwall seems to be looking for submissions.
Earls is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cornwall pulls his head out easily.
Cornwall wants to work for an arm triangle but Earls is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Earls tries to roll over but Cornwall keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Earls manages to get to full guard.
Cornwall preventing the sweep.
Cornwall drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cornwall seems to have locked his on tight now - Earls screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cornwall, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ken Cornwall!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daley Bornstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bornstein might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Men at Work - Land Down Under. Guzman has chosen Here to Stay by Korn as his entrance music. Daley Bornstein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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268 lbs
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270 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daley Bornstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bornstein stuffs the takedown.
Bornstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bornstein throws a nice looking combination but Guzman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guzman closes the distance and clinches up with Bornstein, looking for a takedown. Guzman pushes Bornstein against the cage but Bornstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bornstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bornstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guzman was well out of range. Poor timing from Bornstein.
Bornstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guzman shoots in and drives through. Bornstein sprawls well.
Daley Bornstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Guzman.
Guzman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bornstein tries to clinch up but Guzman circles away and keeps his distance.
Guzman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bornstein tries to avoid it but Guzman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bornstein to the ground. Bornstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornstein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bornstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guzman circles away quickly and effectively.
Bornstein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bornstein drops Guzman with a left and a right! Oh, Guzman is hurt - Bornstein dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Christian Guzman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guzman struggling a bit here.
Guzman is trying to escape the position but Bornstein is controlling the position.
Bornstein working away.
Guzman tries to buck Bornstein off but Bornstein is having none of it.
Guzman is trying to escape the position but Bornstein is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guzman struggling a bit here.
Bornstein creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Guzman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bornstein tries to clinch there but Guzman circles away.
Bornstein misses the jab.
Bornstein throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guzman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bornstein pinned against the cage. Bornstein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bornstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bornstein tries to bum rush Guzman with a series of wild strikes but Guzman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guzman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bornstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guzman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daley Bornstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guzman.
Nice sprawl there from Bornstein as Guzman shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bornstein stuffs the takedown.
Bornstein has a takedown stuffed.
Guzman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bornstein trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bornstein gets back to full guard.
Guzman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bornstein's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley Bornstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Guzman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The crowd cheers as Bornstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guzman doesn't seem phased though.
Bornstein throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bornstein misses with the combination.
Bornstein misses with a double jab.
Bornstein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guzman's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guzman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bornstein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guzman. Guzman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Guzman slips a jab and a cross from Bornstein.
Bornstein throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooh a lovely combination from Bornstein sends Guzman down but not out. Bornstein dives into side control looking to finish.
Guzman is rocked!
Bornstein fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Guzman wants to control but Bornstein postures up.
Guzman is trying to improve his position.
Guzman is trying to control Bornstein's posture but Bornstein avoids it.
Guzman is looking for a sweep.
Bornstein tries to score with some ground and pound. Guzman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bornstein wants to control but Guzman is keeping him busy.
Bornstein is really struggling to control Guzman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bornstein closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman avoids the body shot from Bornstein.
Guzman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bornstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guzman slips under a jab from Bornstein.
Guzman slips a jab and a cross from Bornstein.
Bornstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Guzman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daley Bornstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Bornstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guzman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornstein throws a right and a left that Guzman avoids nicely.
Bornstein throws a body punch but Guzman moves out of range.
Guzman dodges the punch combination from Bornstein.
Guzman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bornstein.
Bornstein looks to land a combination but Guzman avoids it well.
Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bornstein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bornstein connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bornstein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Daley Bornstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Guzman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bornstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Bornstein throws a series of punches but Guzman avoids them all with ease.
Bornstein throws a series of punches but Guzman avoids them all with ease.
Guzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bornstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daley Bornstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Guzman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bornstein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guzman is breathing heavily.
Guzman misses with a takedown attempt
and Bornstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley Bornstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christian Guzman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bornstein misses with a hook. Guzman ducked under it nicely.
Bornstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guzman circles away quickly and effectively.
Bornstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Guzman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guzman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bornstein tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bornstein tries to roll over but Guzman keeps him under control.
Bornstein wants to control but Guzman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bornstein is not content to let Guzman control the position.
Guzman is pressing down on Bornstein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bornstein is holding on for now.
Bornstein tries to get to full guard but Guzman has control of the leg.
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.
Guzman is pressing down on Bornstein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bornstein is holding on for now.
Guzman trying to control from Bornstein's half guard. Bornstein has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bornstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Guzman trying to control the position.
Bornstein thows a big elbow that misses.
Bornstein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Guzman keeping full guard, as Bornstein tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bornstein preventing the sweep.
Guzman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guzman looking to control.
Guzman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bornstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bornstein displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Guzman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bornstein throws out a loose jab but Guzman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bornstein, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bornstein lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Guzman sprawling to the canvas. Bornstein follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Guzman hang on?
Guzman is still in real trouble! Can Bornstein finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman manages to get to full guard.
Bornstein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Guzman seems to have recovered his senses.
Bornstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guzman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christian Guzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guzman striking off his back but it's not causing Bornstein any problems.
Bornstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guzman can do to turn this around?
Bornstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guzman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bornstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Daley Bornstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Guzman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guzman keeping moving, preventing Bornstein from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bornstein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guzman in his tracks.
Guzman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guzman shoots in but Bornstein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bornstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daley Bornstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bornstein, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daley Bornstein!
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